Violin
Borrowing a Violin
The Musical Instrument Lending Library is a collection of instruments that can be borrowed for free with a valid library card. The collection is located at the Millennium Library. Ask staff for assistance retrieving the instrument you want to borrow.
You can find out the availability of violins as well as place one on hold by searching the library catalogue.
For information on how to take care of a violin, check out this care video.
Electronic Resources
- Naxos Music Library This link opens in a new window
An online music streaming service with over 2.4 million tracks of classical, contemporary, jazz, blues nostalgia, world/folk, new age and Chinese music. - hoopla digital This link opens in a new window
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Bringing you a large selection of music albums ranging from pop to country, jazz to bluegrass. - LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Take video courses to learn how to play various instruments and learn music theory, composition and music production. Simply search for the instrument you're interested in playing or enter browse the section on music theory.
Choosing a Violin
Winnipeg Public Library has four different violin sizes that are available to borrow: ¼, ½, ¾, and full size violins.
Which violin size is right for me? To determine the size you need, you will need to find the length of your fully extended left arm from the neck to the centre of your palm. Match the violin size you need with the chart below.
| Violin Size | Player's Arm Length* (cm / in) |
| 1/4 Size | 45.7cm - 47cm / 18" - 18.5" |
| 1/2 Size | 50.8cm / 20" |
| 3/4 Size | 54.6cm - 56cm / 21.5" - 22" |
| Full Size | 58cm+ / 23"+ |
*Approximate sizing and measurements
For more information about choosing a violin, see Fiddleheads.ca.
Selection from our Collection
Online Tutorials
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Violin Online
Violin resources for beginners including violin basics, exercises, sheet music and more. -
ProfessorV - YouTube
YouTube channel featuring violin techniques in detail. -
IMSLP
Free sheet music featuring the violin. -
National Music Teacher Directory
Search for a music teacher in your area. Provided by the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Recommended Apps
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Tuner Lite (iTunes)
A tuner app measuring sound pitch and intensity. Can be used with various musical instruments. -
Tuner gStrings Free (Google Play)
A tuner app measuring sound pitch and intensity. Can be used with various musical instruments
Content for this resource guide was generously provided by Vancouver Public Library