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Can people with small hands play the cello?
There is however some variation in “adult” cello sizes and small-handed cellists will almost certainly find it much easier to play on a cello with a relatively short string length. This normally means a cello with a shorter body length – a so-called “Ladies Cello” or 7/8th size.
Is violin good for small hands?
Small hands or shorter fingers don’t need to stop you from learning the violin. There are steps you can take to make playing violin with small hands a bit easier and help prevent overuse injuries. Once you have been properly fitted, it’s time to work on playing posture, instrument position and finger dexterity.
Do you need large hands to play the cello?
No. Cello fingering is different from violin fingering. No one’s hands are large enough to play the cello using violin fingerings. Here is a beautiful recording of Mozart’s Divertimento for violin, viola and cello, and the cellist is quite small.
Do you need big hands to play violin?
You can play either violin or cello no matter what the size of your hand is. The instruments can be scaled small if you are young or have small hands.
What size cello do I need?
A Sizing Guide for Cello
| Cello Size | Cello Length | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 20 to 23 inches | 3.5 to 4 feet |
| 1/2 | 23 to 26 inches | 4 to 4.5 feet |
| 3/4 | 26 to 27.25 inches | 4.5 to five feet |
| 4/4 (full size) | 30 inches and above | 5 feet or taller |
Can I play violin with short fingers?
Many players and teachers have noticed how much easier it is for people with a large hand and similarly sized fingers to play the violin. Players with shorter fingers, especially those with a short fourth finger, often have to develop an excellent thumb position out of sheer necessity.
How do you keep your fingers down when playing the violin?
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Can you play the violin if you have fat fingers?
very large and clunky hands, and yet his playing is as clean and agile as can be. Here is the key: Perhaps if you let your violin tilt so that the f-holes are facing more to your RIGHT, it can relieve the angle, and your hand will be more pliable. try MINIMIZING the pressure of your fingers onto the fingerboard.
Can you be too big to play violin?
It is essential to play a violin that is sized correctly. Playing a violin that is too small or too big contributes to a range of issues that can compromise technique, sound, physical posture, and musical well-being.
How do I choose a cello size?
Cellos are sized according to the length of the back of the instrument. Older teenagers and adults play full size, or 4/4, cellos. These are 30 inches in length or sometimes slightly longer depending on the manufacturer. Younger and/or shorter students will find the smaller cellos will fit better.
What size cello should an adult use?
There are two cello sizes for adults: the full-size cello, or 4/4 size, which has a back length of 30 inches and above, and the ⅞ size cello, with a back that measures from 27 to 30 inches.