Buying Karnatik violin in the US

KarnatikLover · Post by **KarnatikLover** » 14 Nov 2007, 01:09

Is there a recommeded type of Violin for playing Karnatik music or will any western violin work?
Also, what is the typical size of the violin that is used?

Thanks much

ramakriya · Post by **ramakriya** » 14 Nov 2007, 01:47

AFAIK Any western violin will work. You'll only have to retune the E - A - D - G to your appropriate S - P - S - P

An adult violin is called full size. For children, depending on age (and hence length of the arm), 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 sizes are available.

-Ramakriya

srkris · Post by **srkris** » 14 Nov 2007, 21:49

Yep there is no specific "carnatic violin", any normal violin can be used.