Which cello suits my child?
The 4/4 cello is the norm. You can also call it a whole cello.
In addition, there are 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 cellos. These are proportionally smaller in size and suitable for children of younger age.
The body lengths are at:
- 4/4 about 75 cm
- 3/4 about 69 cm
- 1/2 about 65 cm
- 1/4 about 58 cm
- 1/8 about 51 cm
Of course, there are also the matching bow and bag sizes.
| Viola size: | 1/8 | 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 4/4 |
| Age in years: | 4-6 | 6-9 | 9-11 | from 11 | from 12 |
| Scale in mm: | 465 | 529 | 595 | 625 | 685 |
| Body length in mm: | 510 | 580 | 650 | 690 | 750 |
| Total length in mm: | 825 | 950 | 1060 | 1125 | 1270 |
When choosing the cello size you can not determine a precise size. It therefore serves an approximate age. The decision should be made in any case in consultation with the cello teacher.
