Prelude 1/8 Size Violin E String
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The D'Addario Prelude Violin A String – Medium Tension features a solid steel core, is aluminum wound for 1/2 scale violins, and comes with a red and black design and bold Prelude script.
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Prelude Violin A String – Medium Tension | D'Addario

4/4

403 East Putnam Ave

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

403 East Putnam Ave
Cos Cob CT 06807
United States

2036619500

Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Size Charts

Use the charts below to find the usual size for a violin, viola, cello or double bass by age, height or arm measurement. If you'd like a personal recommendation, the free FitFinder tool further down the page gives you a recommended size and fit checklist in a few minutes.

Children grow at different rates, so measurements beat age. When a player falls between two sizes, choose the smaller one.

Violin Size Chart

How to measure: hold the left arm straight out to the side, palm up, and measure from the side of the neck to the middle of the palm.

Violin size Typical age Arm length (in) Arm length (cm)
4/4 (full) 11+ and adults 23+ 58+
3/4 9–11 22–23 56–58
1/2 7–9 20–22 51–56
1/4 6–7 18.5–20 47–51
1/8 5–6 17.5–18.5 44–47
1/10 4–5 16.5–17.5 42–44
1/16 3–4 15.5–16.5 39–42
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Viola Size Chart

Violas are measured by body length in inches. Measure the arm the same way as for violin.

Viola size Typical age Arm length (in) Arm length (cm)
16"–16.5" Adults, larger hands 26+ 66+
15.5" Adults 25–26 64–66
15" 12+ 24–25 61–64
14" 10–12 23–24 58–61
13" 8–10 22–23 56–58
12" 7–8 20–22 51–56
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Cello Size Chart

Size a cello by the player's height. When seated, the knees should sit just below the lower bouts and the C-string peg should be near the left ear.

Cello size Typical age Player height Height (cm)
4/4 (full) 12+ and adults 5'0" and up 152+
7/8 Smaller teens and adults Around 5'0" (between 3/4 and 4/4) About 152
3/4 10–12 4'6"–5'0" 137–152
1/2 8–10 4'0"–4'6" 122–137
1/4 6–8 3'6"–4'0" 107–122
1/8 and 1/10 4–6 Under 3'6" Under 107
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Double Bass Size Chart

Size a double bass by the player's height while standing. Most school players and many adults play a 3/4 bass, which is considered the standard full size.

Bass size Typical age Player height Height (cm)
3/4 (standard) 13+ and adults 5'0" and up 152+
1/2 9–13 4'6"–5'0" 137–152
1/4 7–9 4'0"–4'6" 122–137
1/8 5–7 Under 4'0" Under 122
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These charts are general guides. A teacher or one of our string specialists can confirm the fit, and rentals can be exchanged for the next size as your player grows.

Get a Personal Size Recommendation

Our free FitFinder tool walks you through a few measurements and gives you a recommended size, confidence score and fit checklist before you rent or buy, with support from Atelier's string specialists if you need help confirming the fit.

Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Size Charts

Use the charts below to find the usual size for a violin, viola, cello or double bass by age, height or arm measurement. If you'd like a personal recommendation, the free FitFinder tool further down the page gives you a recommended size and fit checklist in a few minutes.

Children grow at different rates, so measurements beat age. When a player falls between two sizes, choose the smaller one.

Violin Size Chart

How to measure: hold the left arm straight out to the side, palm up, and measure from the side of the neck to the middle of the palm.

Violin size Typical age Arm length (in) Arm length (cm)
4/4 (full) 11+ and adults 23+ 58+
3/4 9–11 22–23 56–58
1/2 7–9 20–22 51–56
1/4 6–7 18.5–20 47–51
1/8 5–6 17.5–18.5 44–47
1/10 4–5 16.5–17.5 42–44
1/16 3–4 15.5–16.5 39–42
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Viola Size Chart

Violas are measured by body length in inches. Measure the arm the same way as for violin.

Viola size Typical age Arm length (in) Arm length (cm)
16"–16.5" Adults, larger hands 26+ 66+
15.5" Adults 25–26 64–66
15" 12+ 24–25 61–64
14" 10–12 23–24 58–61
13" 8–10 22–23 56–58
12" 7–8 20–22 51–56
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Cello Size Chart

Size a cello by the player's height. When seated, the knees should sit just below the lower bouts and the C-string peg should be near the left ear.

Cello size Typical age Player height Height (cm)
4/4 (full) 12+ and adults 5'0" and up 152+
7/8 Smaller teens and adults Around 5'0" (between 3/4 and 4/4) About 152
3/4 10–12 4'6"–5'0" 137–152
1/2 8–10 4'0"–4'6" 122–137
1/4 6–8 3'6"–4'0" 107–122
1/8 and 1/10 4–6 Under 3'6" Under 107
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Double Bass Size Chart

Size a double bass by the player's height while standing. Most school players and many adults play a 3/4 bass, which is considered the standard full size.

Bass size Typical age Player height Height (cm)
3/4 (standard) 13+ and adults 5'0" and up 152+
1/2 9–13 4'6"–5'0" 137–152
1/4 7–9 4'0"–4'6" 122–137
1/8 5–7 Under 4'0" Under 122
Shop double bassesRent a bass

These charts are general guides. A teacher or one of our string specialists can confirm the fit, and rentals can be exchanged for the next size as your player grows.

Get a Personal Size Recommendation

Our free FitFinder tool walks you through a few measurements and gives you a recommended size, confidence score and fit checklist before you rent or buy, with support from Atelier's string specialists if you need help confirming the fit.

The D'Addario Prelude violin A string combines solid steel core construction with aluminum winding to deliver warm, focused tone at a price point ideal for student musicians and school orchestra programs.

Engineered for beginning and intermediate players, the Prelude A string offers excellent bow response and reliable intonation. The steel core provides consistent pitch stability across varying temperatures and humidity levels, while the aluminum winding produces a clear, even tone across the string's full range.

Medium tension provides the optimal balance between playability and projection, allowing developing violinists to build proper left-hand technique without struggling against overly stiff strings. The wound construction also offers greater durability than gut or synthetic core alternatives, making Prelude ideal for active student use.

Manufactured in D'Addario's New York facility, Prelude strings maintain the quality standards that have made them the most widely recommended student strings by orchestra directors and private instructors nationwide.

Key Features:

  • Solid steel core for pitch stability
  • Aluminum wound for warm, clear tone
  • Medium tension balances ease of play with projection
  • Exceptional durability for student use
  • Available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 sizes
  • Ball-end design fits standard tailpieces
  • Made in USA

Specifications:

  • Gauge: Medium
  • Core Material: Solid steel
  • Winding: Aluminum
  • End Type: Ball
  • Manufacturer: D'Addario & Co., USA

The smart choice for students in school programs, private lessons, or anyone seeking dependable performance and value.