Our Sizing Chart

Worry-free trial with a trusted expert

[REVIEW: Google, 5 stars] Rhiannon was very easy to deal with - she took the time to understand me and what I was looking for.

She helped make selections for violin, bow, strings and cases that have exactly matched what I was looking for.

I would strongly recommend anyone to purchase from Rhiannon.

Mine was an online purchase - I was a little nervous about purchasing online, but she quickly eased my concerns and offered an in-home trial.

Everything was smooth from initial inquiry to final delivery and follow up.

Excellent customer service!

Also, the "expert" at Long and McQuade sized my son to 1/2 and I think it is definitely a little too small - I felt the 3/4 would be better. Rhiannon
confirmed the 3/4 size is right for him.

May 13, 2019

Best experience buying based on reviews, how online shopping should be

[REVIEW: Google, 5 stars] Best experience i’ve had buying a product based off reviews.

The owner is incredible, i needed a present for my daughters birthday and looked online for a left handed violin.

E-mailed fiddleheads and was surprised how the owner was the one responding, she called me back and talked me thru options and what size would be best for her age.

I needed a little extra time for the purchase because i had a financial situation so i emailed and explained my situation. The response i got was “No worries James, [the last remaining stock] is here when you are ready for it”.

Shipping time was less than 5 days to the central Unites States, everything about this experience was fast and very professional.

Reminded me of how online shopping should be, fast, easy and getting what you paid for (did i mention the incredible customer service)

Thanks fiddleheads!

October 21, 2018

Prompt and personal service with reliable, respectful and friendly answers

[REVIEW: Facebook, 5 stars] Rhiannon gave me prompt and personal service.

I ordered a shoulder pad from her, asked some questions about sizing and received reliable, respectful, friendly answers.

My shoulder pad arrive within a few days. WOW! Thanks!

[REVIEW: Google, 5 stars] Excellent customer service and great products.

August 6, 2018

Very helpful resource

I sent my cello teacher the URL for violin and viola sizes: her son's learning the violin and needs to get his own soon, and she needs to know what size to get him. It was good to find those charts.

(For what little it's worth - part of the reason I'm a paused viola student is the violin/viola teacher I first asked, was too busy to take me on, and there weren't any others.)

But I'd bought a 16.5" viola, and she expressed quite a bit of surprise that I had chosen that size.

Your size charts help clear up the confusion I felt at her surprise.

October 15, 2017

Great chart

We needed to measure my daughter for a viola, your website was a great help.

December 1, 2013

Helpful info for people no where near a violin shop

I went online to try and work out the right size violin for my 4 year old daughter who has been begging me for over a year to learn to play.

Our problem is there is no such thing as a violin shop here and no-one I know has a smaller violin than a full size one, and so I cannot measure her against an actual violin.

I found your info on your site really really helpful in this regard, and measured her arm as you said. Thank you!

May 22, 2012

Wise advice to grow a bit and skip a size

Thank you as always for your wise advice.

[As you suggested] we will wait until fall to upgrade sizes, that's what my initial thoughts too. It will save us money.

I will definitely contact you again when we are ready for the upgrade.

February 18, 2012

Outstanding

You have an outstanding web site. I was looking for information on violin sizing, particularly for wee folk and I found your site containing everything I wanted to know, and more. And so near to me...

February 5, 2012

Helpful chart

January 25, 2012

Enjoying this site so much

Like Rhiannon I'm passionate about the violin and the piano. I'm a teacher of both.

When I was younger I learned the classical (reading/ technique) method but also learned to play by ear which I'm sure anyone would agree gives the best of both worlds.

In the course of searching the net for information on violin sizes ( I am looking to measure a 7 year old for a violin tomorrow) I came across this very user friendly website and have been browsing for the last hour or so.

I love this site.

January 22, 2012

Pretty darn excited to have discovered Fiddleheads

Sweet Jesus Rhiannon, I'm pretty darn excited I found your website. I Googled 'sizing a violin' and your site came up.

It was one of the first I've visited after doing some superficial investigation into violins/fiddles...and turns out you're in Salmon Arm and I'm living in Revelstoke. Wow.

I can't keep up with your emails. You've exhausted me - delightfully so - from my computer chair. Nice not to be confronted with stuffy-ness.

I was afraid I was going to have to go through Remenyi in Toronto who define stuffy...at least that was my impression going in there a few years ago.

September 28, 2011

Immensely helpful sizing chart

Found your site while "researching" (if random Googling yet qualifies) violin sizes. Your sizing chart is immensely helpful.

But best of all is your sense of humour. The 8-year-old is a leftie, as it happens, and your "We just pick our noses with a different finger" has certainly occurred to him ;-)

Thanks for your wonderful site!

June 5, 2011

Your sizing information is exemplary

Chanced upon your website while trying to find small sized violins, and your feedback is exemplary.

I am now propping up the violins (though I usually play viola at the Watford Philharmonic) for the London Youth Symphony (because I am the supervising adult at the rehearsal venue!).

Your sizing advice was gratefully received.

June 5, 2011

Fiddleheads helped my dream come true

I must start out by saying how easy it was to find and navigate your website. I was actually only looking for a sizing chart at first but it led me to you and I was hooked.

I am fifteen and have dreamed of playing the violin my whole life. I've been inspired every time I hear a violin playing. I'm not very experienced at all but I want a challenge and to see how far I can go teaching myself.

Now that I see that you're selling starter violins for only $100!, I cant resist. I've been saving up and finally have enough, but wish to do a trial on one of your instruments.

Once again, great website and thanks so much for helping my dream come true.

April 24, 2011

Rhiannon is so darn helpful and honest

Thanks for getting back to me, Rhiannon. I spent a weekend agonizing over this fiddle thing. I decided I'd like to buy from you. (you had me at hello)

Last year I found your site and used it for sizing when Aidan was not quite five. According to your site Aidan needed a 1/4. When I took him to a local shop to rent one, they measured him and said "au contraire", they put him in a 1/8. It's just a general music store, so the staff isn't very helpful.

Sarah (his teacher) said he needed a bigger size, (Your chart was right!). Sorry I bombarded you with all my questions, but you are just so darn helpful I can't help it. I totally think you're very honest.

Thanks again for all of your help I really appreciate it. I'm super excited to meet you. Seriously, I do appreciate your help. Thanks again!

April 2, 2011