It is a traditional fiddle player's hold, but was really a common violin hold in the 17th and 18th century, since most music never written for violin using the positions no higher than the third. The ability to shift is possible by resting the neck in the palm of the hand and "creeping" back to first position. The practical use that fiddlers would use it in square dances would be that it allows them to do the dance calls. That is an art I leave to others, and is a rare art today.
I love how you hold the fiddle down lower against your arm!
integrity15 1 year ago
@integrity15
It is a traditional fiddle player's hold, but was really a common violin hold in the 17th and 18th century, since most music never written for violin using the positions no higher than the third. The ability to shift is possible by resting the neck in the palm of the hand and "creeping" back to first position. The practical use that fiddlers would use it in square dances would be that it allows them to do the dance calls. That is an art I leave to others, and is a rare art today.
jerald1610 1 year ago