10 Astonishing Violins for Beginners – Explore Wonderful World of Music!

Cecilio has made an exceptional beginner violin that will fool people into thinking that it’s much more expensive than it actually is. The tones that come from the violin are warm and allow you to develop your talent naturally.

With this model, you’re going to get a full starter kit for everything that you need. This includes a chromatic tuner, a hard case with an extra bridge and strings. All those accessories have a great degree of quality. It comes with two bows that aren’t of the highest quality but will be good enough for you to get started.

At 5lbs, this is one is on a heavier side but is still light enough to be able to hold comfortably. That extra weight enhances the sound and makes it brighter and richer. It comes in its natural varnish color, and it gives the violin an elegant look. We really loved the combination of spruce and maple here.

With 4 different size options available, you should be able to get the perfect violin for you. This is slightly more expensive than other violins on this list, but for us, it finds the perfect balance between quality and affordability. It’s still vastly cheaper than intermediate or expert violins and is highly recommended for beginners.

Why did it make our list?

• Full starter kit
• 4 sizing options
• Clean sound
• Brilliant value for money

What is not ideal about it?

• Bows could be better

As we go deeper into this list, you will see that some companies offer their violins in a wide range of different colors. Others, like, Stentor, prefer to offer them in their traditional brown lacquer finish. The classical design of this full-size violin gives it a very elegant feel.

Unless you’re only ever going to be keeping your violin at home, you’re going to need a case. This violin comes with a durable hard case that will work to protect your violin from even heavy impacts. There are other accessories included that add to the overall quality of the violin.

The accessories that aren’t of the highest quality are the rosin and the strings, but it’s easy enough to pick these up from elsewhere. The case is solid, and so is the violin. Just like with the previous model, we liked the material pick for this instrument. You get the feeling that if it’s dropped, it won’t break into a thousand pieces like cheaper violins that break after the first impact.

As well as having the solid build quality, this violin is very easy to play with none of the tuning issues that you can get with other options. When you are playing it, the sound is full and with wonderful tones to allow you to learn easily and quickly.

What are our favorite features?

• High-quality case
• Solid construction
• Rich sound
• Easy to play

What could be better?

• Cheap rosin and strings
• No tuner included

While coming in the traditional brown color that you expect, for those looking for something a little different, this violin is available in sparking black, blue and purple. All of those are fantastic and will help you to stand out from the crowd.

As well as those impressive ranges of colors, the violin comes in seven different sizes from 1/16 all the way up to 4/4. Whatever the age of the player wanting to learn the violin is, you’re going to find the perfect size.

There isn’t a vast range of accessories here that you can get with other starter kits, but it still comes with a high-quality chinrest, a bow, and a hard case. The hard case, in particular, has an impressive level of quality and will be resistant to impacts. The bow is of a higher quality than many others that come in starter kits. However, some musicians found it a bit harder to tune. But that’s a minor issue as you will get used to the instrument, and this process will become quick and simple.

With budget beginner instruments, you often get that feeling of cheap construction, but that is not the case with this model. It feels well-balanced when you are holding it, and the build quality overall is quite good. It’s a violin that you’ll enjoy playing until you get to that next level of ability.

Why did it make our list?

• Seven different sizes
• Stylish color options
• Impressive build quality
• Sturdy hard case

What is not ideal about it?

• Can be hard to tune
• No tuner included

When you decide on taking that step to get a beginner violin, you have a choice of just getting the violin on its own or getting one with all the accessories required. If you’re looking for the best violin starter package, this one might be ideal for you.

As well as the violin, you will be able to get a good bow, a digital tuner, a carrying case, and the rosin required too. As soon as you get it out of the box, you’ll be able to start learning right away. It comes in seven different colors, so you can choose the one you like the most to impress your listeners.

The violin here doesn’t produce the highest quality of sound, but you have to factor the price into that. This is at the very lowest end of the budget scale and ideal for those who are unsure about whether the violin is the right instrument for them or for kids who you fear might lose interest.

At around $50, you shouldn’t expect a lot, but this violin is easy to set up and will allow you to take the first steps on your journey. If you’re looking for a budget violin for beginners, then this would be an ideal option. If you’re expecting a high quality of sound, pay a little extra.

What are our favorite features?

• Incredibly low price
• Comes with a tuner
• Easy to set up
• Variety of colors

What could be better?

• Lower quality sound

ADM has been able to make an acoustic violin that has the traditional brown coloring, but it also has a reddish tone that helps it to look beautiful. Its traditional appearance makes this instrument a popular choice for adult beginners. You’d be easily forgiven for thinking that this violin is a lot more expensive than it is. That’s always an amazing feature of a beginner instrument.

If you’re worried about the weight of the violin, this is one of the best lightweight violins at just over 3lbs. As well as the violin being light, the case is very lightweight too. It is an outstanding portable violin for beginners to take it to a friend’s house, school or to music lessons.

Here we see another violin that comes with a wide range of accessories. Getting a tuner is a great bonus with any starter kit as not all of them come with one, and beginners can find it extremely difficult to tune a violin by ear.

The only accessory that lets this violin down is the strings. They are fine for the first time you play, but there’s a good chance that you’ll quickly want to replace them. You get a one year warranty with this violin, but it’s likely one you’ll never have to use as this is a quality instrument.

Why is it special?

• Stylish design
• Lightweight case
• One-year warranty
• Wide range of extras

What are the flaws?

• Low-quality strings

Cecilio has somehow managed to make a violin that looks like it’s been passed down through a few generations of family members with the antique styling it has. It’s a very popular beginner violin that many people picked to make their first step in a musical journey.

It is a little hard to tune at first, but that gets better over time. It doesn’t come with a tuner, and, therefore, you’ll need to get one separately because it will require making minor adjustments quite often. It does come with some other useful accessories and even comes with a spare set of strings.

If you’re looking for sizing options, then you’ve come to the right place. There are eight different sizes available for you here with even a 1/32 violin. All of them are made in the traditional way with a high degree of build quality and craftsmanship.

Some of these violins just come with a soft case, which might not be the best option for some people if they are traveling a lot as it doesn’t give you the highest levels of protection. This model comes with a hard case, making it ideal for those that are always on the move. At under 4lbs, it is a perfect weight and will be easy to carry.

Why did it make our list?

• 8 size options
• Wide range of accessories
• Impressive value for money
• High-quality construction

What is not ideal about it?

• Hard to keep tuned
• No tuner included

This is a violin that sparkles, both figuratively and literally. The sound it produces is brilliant in regards to the price that you’ll pay, and there is a range of color options that are going to attract the attention of the listeners. Not to your taste? Well, you can choose the traditional brown color too.

The accessories that you get with this violin vary quite a bit in quality. The strings, for example, are better than most you’d find on a violin for beginners. The bow, however, isn’t of the highest quality, and you might consider getting a new one after a few months of use.

An area where this violin does stand out is in its usability. It is easy to set up and play. As a beginner, you don’t want to lose heart and get too stressed while trying to learn something new, and this model will ease you into the world of violin playing. It works as an ideal stepping stone on your journey to becoming an expert.

As well as usability, the build quality of the violin is quite good. With the hard case included, this violin is going to stand the test of time. It’s fairly light too, and, therefore, transporting it will be easy. Overall it stands up as one of the best violins for beginners.

Why did it make our list?

• Sparkling colors
• High-quality strings
• Easy to play
• Good build quality

What is not ideal about it?

• Low-quality bow

At just 3.2lbs, this violin is very easy to carry, and you’re going to be able to hold it for extended periods of time without getting any ache. The case is also easy to carry, and it’s a violin that will be suitable for everyone.

We have seen some beautiful violins in this list and with the chestnut brown finish featured here, and this is another one. It has an impressive build quality to match that design. It’s built to last, and you’ll be able to have the confidence of the one-year warranty should anything go wrong.

It comes ready to play, so you can start practicing immediately. The sound is nice, balanced and full to help to make this impressive value for money. Unfortunately, some people found this model hard to tune. There are also reports of poor quality of the carry case.

On the other hand, you get an extra set off strings here, and that’s a very nice thing for a beginner. Polished and warm tones will resonate from them every time you play. Additionally, you have a full range of accessories that will be useful during your lessons. That includes a high-quality tuner that is going to enable your violin to keep sounding sharp.

What stands out?

• Beautiful finish
• Lightweight case
• Wide range of accessories
• Nice, balanced sound

What cons did we manage to find?

• Poor quality of carry case
• Can be hard to tune

There are only three sizes available with this Aileen violin, but they are the three most popular options: 1/4, 1/2 and 4/4. They all look marvelous with a classical design with the traditional brown finish that it has.

When purchasing a violin, you want to make sure that it’s made from the highest quality materials. That includes a top that is made from spruce, maple used for the rest of the body and an ebony fingerboard. It’s exactly what you get here, and it adds up to quality construction that will take the strains needed for a beginner violin.

As well as high-quality materials, here you get a durable hard case to keep your violin protected on the move. It is easy to carry with plenty of rooms for your accessories. The bow, rosin and shoulder rest are also included.

However, the bridge can be a little hard to set up, and you might need an expert or just a second pair of hands to be able to show you how to do it. The strings aren’t of the highest quality, but they are good enough to get you started. As soon as you replace them, the violin will be able to produce a warm, beautiful sound. It’s another excellent option, which is a good value for money.

Why did it make our list?

• Warm tones
• Solid construction
• Beautiful finish
• Carry case included

What is not ideal about it?

• Lower quality strings
• Bridge can be hard to set up
• Tuner is not included

If you’re only looking for the lightweight full-sized violin, then this is going to be a perfect option. It is only available in 4/4, and you can only get the violin in one color, but it looks great in its natural brown.

It is made from those high-quality materials, which give it an increased level of durability. With that level of durability, you’d expect the violin to be quite heavy, but the opposite is true. At only 3lbs, it is one of the lightest violins you can get. While the soft carry case doesn’t give it the absolute highest levels of protection, it does allow it to remain light and portable.

It comes with all the features that you’d want, except for a tuner. Thankfully, it stays in tune for a long time, which isn’t the same for other budget violins. The kit comes with a manually polished bridge, which you will have to attach yourself.

The most important aspect is for the violin to have a good level of sound quality, and that’s what you get here. It will allow you to learn the violin and start on that journey to intermediate level and beyond. We’ve looked at quite a few violins on this list that represent amazing value for money, and this is another one.

What stands out?

• Good sound quality
• Well-built
• Stays in tune for longer periods
• Brilliant value for money

What cons did we manage to find?

• Carry case could be better
• Tuner is not included
• Bridge can be hard to set up