How to choose a violin for beginners [recommended collection]

Buying a violin for the first time – whether for yourself or a child – can be a daunting task. There are so many options to consider that it can be hard to know where to start.

To ensure you get the best value for money in the early stages of your music education, we've put together some key points for choosing the right violin for beginners.

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1. A professional beginner’s violin setup

Almost every piano has the potential to make the player as comfortable as possible, but often one of the most important stages in a guitar's life - setup - is overlooked. Make sure the violin you buy is set up correctly so that it is ready to play. Many vendors will be happy to sell you a guitar straight out of the box without any adjustments, which means that the sound and technique learned during playing will be poor.

We recommend only purchasing instruments that have been professionally tuned and inspected. A guitar that has not been tuned and inspected is likely to increase ongoing costs and potentially lead to poor technique. Competitive price is not necessarily true value. XY violins combine competitive pricing with high-quality instruments that not only extend their lifespan, but also improve your playing skills. A happy instrument makes a happy player.

A professional setup should include adjustments to:

1. piano code
2. fine-tuning
3. Fingerboard
4. tailpiece
5. sound column
6. tuner

Every component needs to be installed, adjusted or fine-tuned to ensure comfort while playing, balanced tone and volume, and clarity of sound without buzz.

Every instrument we sell includes professional setup – at no additional cost – learn more.

2. Get the correct size

The easiest way to fall in love with playing the violin is to feel comfortable while playing it. An incorrectly sized instrument can cause physical pain while playing, which is sure to cause a newbie to give up practicing – or giving up playing altogether!

Violin dimensions are measured in fractions. A full size violin is listed as 4/4. Other common sizes include ¾, ½ and ¼. There are also smaller sizes (including 1/8, 1/10 or 1/16), and there are plenty of them on XY Violins shelves.

Your violin teacher should be able to help you determine the size, or you can view our sizing guide online or alongside all our products.

Unfortunately, you can't "outgrow" a violin, so buying a violin that's too big in the hope that it will save you some money on upgrades in the future won't work. If your children are very young and you are concerned that they will soon outgrow them, you should consider buying a cheap second-hand piano or renting one instead. Learn more about our rental programs here.

Quick tip: If your child is left-handed, you might as well buy a "normal" right-handed violin.

3. Make sure you’re covered

Whether you decide to purchase a new or used instrument, it is important that the instrument you purchase comes with a warranty. The warranty should cover the wood and build quality and provide coverage for any structural issues that may arise.

If you are choosing a used instrument, you should also make sure the seller has a current used instrument dealer license before you buy. This will ensure that you are protected by all applicable consumer warranties related to used goods in your state. Learn more about our guarantee here.

4. Purchase a complete violin set and

A violin may look "cheap" online, but once you buy all the extra equipment needed, the cost starts to add up. When you buy a violin, make sure it comes packaged with a case, bow, and rosin (called a set). This will save you some money and also means you're ready to go!

To get the most out of your violin equipment, there are a few other items you might consider purchasing, including

1. sheet music for beginners
2. Music Stand
3. tuner
4. shoulder pads
5. Friends holding bows
6. A spare set of violin strings
7. String instrument cleaning kit

Shop all our musical instrument accessories here.

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5. Discount on price

If you want a well-made student guitar, you should expect to spend at least $200-400. This price range also guarantees that you should get a good sound. If you're buying a well-made used guitar, you should expect to spend at least $150-250.

6. Buy branded products

Buying a violin made by a respected brand should further ensure that you are getting a quality instrument. We recommend several good quality brands that you can find in our store's entry level violin range. Our best-selling junior violins are the Prelude, Arioso and Virtuoso series. If you like European-made violins, the Gliga series, handmade in Romania, are among the most popular.