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Violin

Violin

Borrow a violin from the library and learn how to play it with the resources below.

Choosing a Violin

VPL has four different violin sizes that are available to borrow: ¼, ½, ¾, and full size violins.

Which violin size is right for me? To determine the size you need, you will need to find the length of your fully extended left arm from the neck to the centre of your palm. Match the violin size you need with the chart below.

Violin Size Player's Arm Length* (cm / in)
1/4 Size 45.7cm - 47cm / 18" - 18.5"
1/2 Size 50.8cm / 20"
3/4 Size 54.6cm - 56cm / 21.5" - 22"
Full Size 58cm+ / 23"+

*Approximate sizing and measurements

For more information about choosing a violin, see Fiddleheads.ca.

Instructional Books
Cover Image for Mel Bay's First Lessons: Violin

Mel Bay's First Lessons: Violin

Craig Duncan

787.107 D91f MUSIC

2002

Cover Image for Violin for Dummies

Violin for Dummies

Katharine Rapoport

787.107 R21v2

2015

Cover Image for Fiddle for Dummies

Fiddle for Dummies

Michael Sanchez

787.107 S21f

2015

Mel Bay Presents the Fiddlin' Workshop

Jeanine R. Orme

787.107 M51f MUSIC

1995

Instructional DVDs

Violin Magazines

Online Tutorials

Violin resources for beginners including violin basics, exercises, sheet music, and more.

YouTube channel featuring violin techniques in detail.

Apps

To search Apps for violin go to:

Google Play

or

App Store 

(searchable with your Apple Device)

Additional Resources

Free sheet music featuring the violin.

Search for a music teacher in your area. Provided by the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Search for qualified music teachers in B.C.

Digital Library Resources

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A jazz music streaming service with an extensive collection from over 150 jazz labels including Blue Note and Fantasy Jazz.

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The complete Smithsonian Folkways catalogue, featuring folk music from more than 150 countries.

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The largest classical music streaming library in the world featuring over 1,600 classical music videos, concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries and more!

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