Is this violin good for 16 year olds? Is a full size good for a 5/10?
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This violin is not good for a 16 year old. Buy a full size and go with a better brand. Violins are expensive and cheap ones make it hard to learn to play. Franz Hoffman is a better brand. I'm not sure what you mean by 5/10 but a 5 year old needs a 1/4 size and a 10 year old probably needs a 3/4.
1832749
A full size violin (4/4) is an adult size violin. It would be a good size for a 16 year old. A 5 yr old would play a much smaller violin anywhere between a 1/32 - 1/4 depending how long the child's arms are. A 10 yr old could play a 1/2 or 3/4 size.If the 16 yr old has been playing for sometime and plans on playing for sometime, I would recommend going to a music store or violin shop to invest in a good instrument. Otherwise, this is a good beginner instrument.
1979712
The widest part is 8.5 inches. But since it's surrounded by padding, I am sure it would be okay if the violin is 1 or 2 centimeters wider.
1553426
I think most highschool orchestras would want something slightly more upscale. Unfortunately as with most musical instruments you get what you pay for. If the student has never played violin previously this would be an excellent choice, but if they are outgrowing their old violin then this would probably be considered pretty substandard.
1992066
Probably 1/4 but she may need the 1/2 if she higher on the growth curve. Usually it's 18.5" arm length for 1/4 vs. 20". If you want to be sure, just go to any place that sells violins and they should be willing to measure her for free.
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The 1/4 size I think is the smallest one. I bought it thinking it was fulll size 4/4. My husband has a bad arm and he decided to play around with it and I went to local music store and got 4/4 which I play. If your an adult get 4/4 I think you would be satisfied with it.
874739
this guitar is bulky for me and i'm 5'5 and weigh 125 pounds. so for an 8 yr. old, its gonna be big. big n bulky. but for an adult its good/not full size, but close to full size. i would get an 8yr.old the 'amigo' guitar. the Am30 or Am15 model. it's better n much easier to handle n learn on.
222821
Not sure. I would try it before buying in a regular store then you would know. Or through Amazon and if not right, then send it back. Try going to manufacturer of the item and see what they recommend. I only play a 4/4 violin full size when I get around to it
1473229
No, it can not be used on a 16" viola since it for 4/4 size violin. For 16" viola, you have to buy Everest Viola shoulder rest.
902341
The box says 3+. My son is 2 and it is just right for him now as a toddler. The violin would be too small for lower elementary age children.
652110
I think that a full sized violin is probably too big for a 10 year old. My guess is that he would be better off with at 1/2 or 3/4 violin.
823565
It will only work for you if you are not gonna be a stage performer for at least a year from now. If you are that much amateur that you do not care about impressing the audience, and you only care about learning some basic violin playing techniques, then it's THE BEST for you. On the other hand, if as a stage performer, you want its sound to be impressive from the audience point of view, it will not be the case. Some people say that it is only good for hanging it over your wall for beauty, but I do not agree. It is a real violin, but not a professional one at all. Only works for 1st year learners, but works great for them.
1069210
It's not a good violin . I returned it and bought a used on through local classifieds.
110529
Here's a chart I found Lillian, I hope it helps :) Violin Size. We bought the full size because of arm length. We found the full size was comparable to the next size down in the Mendini brand..[[Age 4/4 (Full Size) 11 years to adult]],[[3/4 size ages 10-11]], [[1/2 size ages 8-9]],[[1/4 size ages 6-7]], [[1/8 size ages 5]], [[1/10 size ages 4]], [[1/16 size ages 3]], [[1/2 - 1/32 ages 3 and younger]]
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Hey Chris, are 912 reviews not enough for ya? For the price, it looks like the majority agree that it's 3.5 out of 5. Again, for the price, you will not find a better violin. If you want to spend $200+, you will get a proper 'beginner' violin, but that's a commitment decision you have to make. There are more expensive violins that suck more than this one, there are also better versions from the same company for a bit more (CVN-200, 300, etc.) So, how dedicated or picky are you?
2258239
I would not recommend this one for that level of playing. My son is using it as a beginner in his middle school. I think it's a fair instrument for beginner level learning. I'm not a musician though. The piece is very light and easily damaged.
1893823
My daughter has a full size violin and it fits great it is a very nice case with room for a headrest also.we have it in pink.as faras I know it does not come in purple.
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Yes its excellent for an 8 year old. I bought it for my daughter and although she was 11 she was also a beginner. Her band teacher said it was perfect. So yes its good for an 8 year old.