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Hammond Ashley Instrument Sizing

When properly fitted a student should be able to cup his/her fingers around the top of the scroll while keeping the violin tucked under the chin.

To approximate this proper fit with no instrument present, ask the student to extend his/her left arm fully with palm up. Then measure from under the chin to the center of the palm.

If a student is in-between sizes, choose the smaller instrument so as to help the student play properly.

Measurement	Instrument Size
Less than 14 1/4"	1/32 size
14 1/2" to 15 1/2"	1/16 size
15 3/4" to 16 1/2"	1/10 size
16 3/4" to 18 1/2"	1/8 size
18 3/4" to 20"	1/4 size
20 1/4" to 21 1/2"	1/2 size (12" viola)
21 3/4" to 23"	3/4 size (13" viola)
23 1/4" and over	4/4 size (14" viola)
24 7/8" to 25 5/8"	15" viola
25 7/8" to 26 3/8"	15 1/2" viola
26 3/8" to 27 1/8"	16" viola
Over 27 1/4"	16" or larger