How To Find Your Size
One size fits all for wind instruments!
That being said, we start children on the standard "C" flute, the Bb Clarinet, the Alto Saxophone, the Tenor Trombone, and the Bb Trumpet. There is only one size for each of these instruments. When you refer to the flute, clarinet, trombone and trumpet, this implies the above types. Saxophone has other types that are common, so the name "Alto" must be referred to.
For bowed string instruments, there ARE different sizes.
The nature of the stringed instrument's acoustical properties lend itself to smaller and larger sizes. This is good for children so the instrument can be more manageable.
Here's a general rule of thumb for the strings.
Here are the average sizes for student’s grades. If your child is smaller or larger adjust accordingly. With Golden Music, we deliver to you for free, so if the size is off, we will bring you the correct size at no charge.
4th Grade average size: ½ violin, 12” viola, ¼ cello 1/8 bass
5th Grade average size: ½ violin, 12” viola, ½ cello, 1/4 bass
6th Grade average size: ¾ violin, 13” viola, ¾ cello, 1/2 bass
FOR MORE DETAIL VISIT THESE LINKS:
Find you size: Violin and Viola
Find your size: Cello
Find your size: Bass