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Fiddlerman, according to the chart I should definitely use a 3/4 violin, because the measurement of my arm from neck to wrist is 21.75 inches, and from neck to mid palm is 23.5 inches. Should i struggle with my full size violin or get a 7/8 or even 3/4 violin? Many had said, regardless of size, adults use 4/4 violin. Some suggested to fine one that has skinnier neck with a belly, what is the exact measurement for neck and belly?
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You have a choice. You can either continue playing on your full size violin and find the technique which will allow you to play on it. It is possible. Look at violists with oversized instruments. You are BARELY too small for a full size and I prefer the full size violins well over smaller for sound quality purposes.
Second choice is to find a full size violin with a skinnier neck. I don't have those measurements. Only have the body and total length measurements. I believe that it is very random at that point. Skinnier necks are common on old instruments and a luthier can even change your neck quite easily though I don't know what they charge for that.
Third choice is to find a 3/4 or 7/8 though 3/4 is more common and there isn't really much difference.
Have you played for your daughters teacher? Maybe she would be happy to have a look at you holding the violin and playing for this question. I know I would do it with pleasure if I had your daughter anyway.
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