Yes, they are tuned at the same pitch. 

Do smaller violins sound different?

Smaller violins tend to have a much less full sound, since there is less room for the sound to resonate.
 

Does violin size affect sound?

The researchers found that a key feature affecting a violin’s sound is the shape and length of its “f-holes,” the f-shaped openings through which air escapes: The more elongated these are, the more sound a violin can produce.
 

What age is 1 2 size violin for?

7-9

A ½ size violin is 52 centimeters (or 20 inches) long and best suited for players with an arm’s length of 51 centimeters (or 20 inches). Children around ages 7-9 typically use half-size violins.

Is it OK to play on a smaller violin?

Yes, they can. As a teacher, I have regularly played on everything from full-size to 1/16-size instruments when demonstrating for my students. But ideally one should play on the right size violin for their hand and body size.

Can adults use 1 2 size violin?

Most adults (and some children from around age 10) will require a full-size violin. It depends on the length of your arm and what you feel you can hold comfortably.



What size violin do I need?

VIOLIN SIZE	LENGTH (Neck to wrist)
1/2	48.5 cm,19 inches
3/4	52 cm, 20 ½ inches
4/4	54 cm, 21 ¼ inches

How can you tell if a violin is too small?

Look for these problems to know if the violin is too small:

1. Very large bend in the left elbow while playing.
2. Intonation becomes a bit skewed (but it wasn’t before)
3. Odd angle of the bow arm might cause the bow to hug the fingerboard (but it didn’t before)

 

Does the size of a violin matter?

While the different violin sizes may seem like a minor detail, they can actually make a big difference in how well the instrument sounds and how comfortable it is to play.
 

What does playing the smallest violin mean?

Noun. world’s smallest violin. (humorous) A notional violin that plays tragic music for the afflicted; used in dismissive responses to complaints of woe.

How do you tell if you need a bigger violin?

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