What size violin should I buy?
As a general guide the size of violin from 1/32 to 4/4 (Full size) to choose will be based upon the age and physical size of the student.
Buying Your First Violin?
The Essentials:
Guidance on the procurement and distribution of musical instruments for Key Stage Two instrumental learning
‘purchase instruments of good quality that have a track record of durability’
‘use reputable brands and suppliers.’
‘Ensure that instruments are of the highest standards of manufacture’
‘Ensure that all instruments are fit for purpose in respect of intonation and sound production and that they do not hinder the learning success of the pupils.’
See the impartial guide here
The Primavera Family of Bowed String Instruments from The Sound Post Ltd is purpose designed and manufactured to meet these exacting standards.
The Sound Post Ltd United Kingdom
Home of the Primavera family of bowed string instruments. The award winning Primavera 200, pictured left, features:
Ebony fingerboard with ebony top-nut
Ebony Pegs (Swiss Model)
NEW Metal alloy tailpiece (New Design)
Fitted quality maple bridge stamped “Prima”
Fitted Factory Synthetic strings
NEW Styrofoam shaped case with back pack straps, full length music pocket and additional high-Vis safety features
NEW Primavera Composite Bow with half-mounted Ebony frog
Primavera 200: A Review
'The best new student violins in my opinion are the Prima 200 for beginners and the Westbury outfit from the same suppliers. Both have metal tailpieces and well fitting pegs and bridges. A violin specialist supplier will usually uprate the violin with better quality strings and fittings, but you will have to pay an extra premium for this. For a talented pupil this is in my opinion essential, and on the Westbury outfit the results can be as good as an expensive antique violin costing £1000 or more.'
source
Primavera 200 Violin. Best Bowed Instrument. MIA Awards 2005.
