Children and Adult Violin

As early as 6 years old, a child is suitable to learn violin and instill his or her passion towards it. When it comes to choosing a suitable violin size, it is indeed imperative for a particular violinist, especially for a child. The suitable sizes are measured based on the length between your neck and your left wrist when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body. Normally, for a child who falls within the age range of 6 – 7 years old, they need to choose the ¼ size of the violin. For 8 – 9 years old, ½ size of the violin will be suitable for them. For 10 – 11 years old, they need to choose ¾ size of the violin. As for those children around 11 years old, they can use the full- sized violin.

Violin examination is under ABRSM, which consists of 8 grades in total. Students need to take note of the new syllabus as it is valid till January 2012. For the natural minor scale candidates in grades 1 and 2, they may need to present the natural minor form for their set minor scale(s) in place of harmonic forms as applicable.