Metronome Music

Thank you for your interest in renting a stringed instrument for your child. We hope that your child's experience with music will bring them joy for many years to come.

Metronome Music has been involved with music education for over 41 years and is committed to working with teachers and students to provide a wide range of services and learning aids. Our goal is to help assure that your child will receive the best level of education and service possible.

The following table lists the amount of monthly rental payments for each instrument. Rental prices are based on each instrument's purchase price. You may either rent a ''new'' instrument, or receive additional savings with a ''like new'' instrument.

You can rent or rent-to-own a new or used band instrument for your child. Start filling out the rental form at home and bring it or send it to us.

NEW STRING RENTAL RATES
Instrument	New Monthly Rent	"Like New" Monthly Rent
Violin	$24.05	$22.65
Viola	$27.73	$25.73
Cello	$33.26	$31.76
New rental prices include applicable sales tax. Availabilty may be limited, especially during peak season. Prices subject to change without notice.

Correct String Instrument Size
Providing the correct size instrument for the young student is of utmost importance. The following guidelines can be used to quickly determine proper instrument size.
VIOLIN/VIOLA Have the student support the instrument under their chin in playing position. The instrument is of proper size if the palm and fingers of the left hand are able to comfortably cup the scroll.
CELLO Seat the child so that the knees are bent at a 90 degree angle. The instrument should rest so that the upper rim of the cello body rests on the sternum (breast bone), and the left knee contacts the curve below the bout corner. The c-string peg should be near the left ear, with the neck a few inches away from the shoulder, and the left hand should be able to reach both ends of the fingerboard with ease. The first and fourth fingers on the left hand should be able to comfortably span a major third (E-G#) on the D-string.
Bass With the student standing behind the bass in playing position, the fingerboard nut should be opposite the forehead, near eye level. The right hand should be able to draw the bow from frog to tip comfortably. The first and fourth fingers on the left hand should easily span a whole tone (E-F#) on the D-string.