Cello Size | Height Range of Student | Approximate Age Range |
---|---|---|
1/8 | Under 3.5' | 4 -6 years old |
1/4 | 3.5' - 4.0' | 5 - 7 years old |
1/2 | 4.0' - 4.5' | 8 - 11 years old |
3/4 | 4.5' - 5.0' | 10 - 15 years old |
4/4 (full size) | 5.0' & up | Over 12 years old |
IF THE PLAYER HAS A SHORT TORSO (SEATED HEIGHT), SHORT ARMS OR SMALL HANDS, IT IS BETTER TO SIZE THEM ON THE SMALL SIDE.