How to Play the Fiddle : How to Use the Bow When Playing the Fiddle

[Terminalogic84]

How to play fiddle by Clint Eastwood.

[NiGHTMARENKUNOiCHi]

If I've notice the difference correctly, the difference between the Violin and the Fiddle is the way you hold it, really. Fiddlers hold the instrument either at an angle or straight, and Violinists usually hold it to the side, with their head a little tilted more towards it. Charlie Daniels, for example, usually holds the fiddle straight down, and it can be speculated he does that because of how hard he plays.

Now can we please pay attention to the lesson, people?

[TheShakedownSound]

the difference between a violin and a fiddle is the number of teeth in the players mouth. hahaha

[jhankri]

The previous comment is in response to DJFozter

[blackbudge]

fiddle is a type of playing style...... on your violin

[gpc510]

@blackbudge fiddle is an interchangeable word for violin

[blackbudge]

umm im pretty sure u fiddle on a violin...

most people think fiddle and violin are different though....

and i know a few people who do some fiddling and they use violins ok?

[gpc510]

@blackbudge a fiddle is a violin used to play certain types of music, but its not a set in stone term. I never said a violin and fiddle are different.

yes people do use the term fiddle as a verb, but both uses of the word are correct.

I know thousands of people who go to the annual bluegrass festival in Idaho that know exactly what I mean.

[blackbudge]

u know we could both be right and it doesnt really matter

[MrProzac47]

Outstanding Video , I just bought me a Fiddle and any help is welcome!!

[D170RHL]

the tune on the violin was good i wish i can doo that on my violin my violin is blue .

[DJFozter]

You can tell that by the age of 60 David Kaynor has only 30 years of fiddle playing experience, coz it sounds poor.

If he had taken it up much younger then perhaps it would sound nice and authentic and sensitive to traditional styles.

ExpertVillage my arse.

[jhankri]

Mr. Kaynor is demonstrating a concept, not playing a piece of music. You have aptly demonstrated that arrogance is the province of youth. In listening to your playing, perhaps in 30 years your playing will have gained some emotional depth. Good technique but otherwise dull.

[nezantra]

experts my ass

[babigirl911]

your bow hair near the frog is terribly dirty D: it's not good for it, you should probably get it cleaned or even rehaired for better sound.

[wartree]

what difference between fiddle and violin?

Fiddle is fun to listen to.

[babigirl911]

there's no difference, it's the same instrument. you can play classical music and fiddle music on the same violin.

[wartree]

not shit sherlock, you dont know how to take a joke

[babigirl911]

and you don't know how to make one, ass munch.

[WeRAss09]

I beg to differ babigirl911 a guitar and an AXE are different a piano and BONES are different...the difference is how they are played you won't find a fiddle in an orchesta and you won't find a violin at a Hoedown. Tell someone I play fiddle they expect a certain thing if you say I play violin one would expect Bach.

[Omnislash2000]

lol fiddle is the nickname for the violin, your question makes no sense... but i agree with your answer.

[ilaskya]

what's the difference between a fiddle and a violin?

They're the same except the violin looks smaller because of the size of the violinist's head.

[HugeJohn51]

ha! we have a winner!

[stevesprinceofsteaks]

Now that's funny no matter who you are. lol

[hazeykink]

he seems very skilled at the fiddle, but i couldnt help but laugh when the camera backed away from his serious face to show him sitting there balancing the bow on his fingers :)

[Cr0mar]

What a lot of crap. The Tone should be consistent from tip to heel. Use the whole

bow!

This bloke is a waffling muppet and I can't believe he considers himself an expert.

[redeyedrednek]

he's not playing classical violin, he's playin the fucking fiddle!!!!

[esoRdeR]

@Cr0mar If a person is playing quick, short notes on the violin whether it be classical or not, why in the fuck would you use the entire bow? If you actually pay attention to someone playing the violin/fiddle, you would see that the entire bow is used for longer notes, not the shorter ones.

You're a dumbass who clearly knows nothing about playing the fiddle.

[frmertd]

@esoRdeR woah buddy, it's always good to keep things civil.

[ShirlyGirly44]

Why do violinist and fiddlers hold the bow diffrently? Does it really make that much of a diffrence? It seems to me that When people fiddle they tend to hold the bow it higher up then violinist.

[iplehguitar]

what do you mean higher up? higher elbow or higher wrist? because higher up means yur lifting yur bow off the strings

[ShirlyGirly44]

the postion of your hand on the bow.

[Omally545]

I think what shirly means is the placement of your hand on the bow.. As for some people that hold it down at the bottom because that's the way they're taught to hold it.. And the tradition people who will hold the bow at or above the frog, like Mairead Nesbitt, for example. And from what I've heard with the way they hold the bow it's really just how they're taught.

[galwaygirlxX]

the difference between a fiddle and a violin is the music that you play on them.. it's the same instrument!! irish music and country music is when they call it a fiddle and classical music is for the violin!!

i was wondering does anyone know if it is possible for a fidde player (me) to learn how to play guitar cause i don't know if i will be able too...i'm afraid it will mess up my fiddle playing because of the position your hand has to be in!!!!!

[keadykola]

GAH! it's not country and irish! it Folk and country stupid

[JenniF00F00]

where do you think folk and country came from???

[keadykola]

Erm.. well as neary every single country has their on veriation on folk, no Ireland, so don't get cocky!

And, for you information, there was an instrument used in finnish folk called a fiddle before the violin was ever around, so please, get your facts right.

[JenniF00F00]

Not cocky, but I think you misunderstand what I am speaking about. I know that TODAY'S US country music is derived from the folk music of the Scots and Irish who basically made up a lot of the south and areas in the Appalachian Mountains and surrounding areas. The southern accent also a derivative of the accents of those who were scottish and irish and so on.

[redeyedrednek]

no your wrong, TODAYS US country is derived from pop music and popular band wagon bullshit. Hank Sr, Jimmie Rodgers, Woody Guthrie, and bluegrass is derived from old folk tunes. This new "country music" isnt country at all!! Its pop bullshit!

[mediatorstage]

It shouldn't mess up your fiddle playing at all. In fact you'll have a jump start on things!

[stratologist]

I've been playing the guitar for 17yrs and the fiddle for about three days. I understand your feeling, in the reverse manner.

[xeterxan]

i was told thats is good to try to pick up a guitar,bass,cello,drums and any thing else that mite come around it can keep your music form getting to stale..

[cuzinvan]

DUH

[jsmith0433]

i think the main difference between a violin and a fiddle is a violin has strings and a fiddle has straaaangs..lol

[caterthun]

@jsmith0433

The secret of the difference lies only in the name,

For a violin and a fiddle are exactly one and same.

You can dissect poke and prod, or analyse and display them,

But the only difference you'll ever find is in the minds of folk that play them.

[chickenstalker]

fiddles and violins are the same thing. sometimes fiddle players sand their bridges down, so that playing 2 strings at once (double stops) are easier. The Strings are not necessarily different, but can be. Regardless, the instrument is the same (one can change bridges easier than one can strings, and neither are part of the intrument, they are part of the "set-up", which effect the intonation, sound, and feel of the instrument. Its mostly a question of taste, style, and r'epertoire.

[dhesquire]

no, its a violin, look it up on youtube, just type in plucking violin or seomthin

ive been goin to folk festivals for years, and its very effectiv

[bigkaise]

Thanks David,

These are great lessons.

I am having trouble locating you website. Would you post the link.

Bigkaise

[dhesquire]

im sure a fiddler normlly doesnt use a bow?

[koopatroop123]

u have to use a bow

[dhesquire]

i know for a fact u dont, u can definitely pluck, ive seen it at many folk festivals, just type in plucking violins in google, it will show you, Dave Swarbrick demontrates it well very often

[indianbeautygy]

your probably thinkin mandalin or how ever you spell it

[esparka]

Thank you for your insight. Signed, an avid fiddler.

[RugbyHockeySoccer]

Is the fiddle the same as a violin?

[lazer13666]

I believe it is, just depends on the part of the country you live in.

[esparka]

I have found that the main difference between the fiddle and the violin has to do with the number of teeth of the person playin' it.

[ffspanky33]

There is only one difference between the fiddle and the violin, its only acceptable to spill your beer on a fiddle lol.

[wyattb995]

@ffspanky33 ass

[eviloverqueen]

There are two differences between the fiddle and the violin. The strings and bridge are different.

[Kelnx]

Violin and Fiddle are the same thing. Violin is the term from Roman-based languages and Fiddle is from Germanic languages. Today, the main distinction is that if the instrument is played in a more classical format, it is called a Violin. If played in a more folk style, it is called a Fiddle. Many fiddle players will alter the bridge to be flat to allow for quicker string changing.

[s2122838]

Thanks! I use my bow now with a much better understanding....

[mrdjjames]

Thank you so so so much! You dont know how long I have looked for a teacher.

[danieljamesquinn]

superb i have wanted to play the fiddle for as long as i can remember, cant find a teacher . this is spot on david , extend this your on a winner . Tony lancashie England

[drydaveh]

how do you spell the last name?

[smitty747]

Thank you very much David for your short lesson on bowing. Hope you have more to come. I'm heading over to bookmark you website now.

[roscosr]

David thank for your lesson on bowing. I do appreciate your demeanor as well. I went to your web site last night. Gee I wished I lived in Mass. Oh well... Hope you put more lessons on the utube

[theflyingglove]

I second that, to the point but paced, and very handy tips! Thanks David

[ReaganD]

Great lession Mr. I'm just starting fiddle and your such a kind man to share your understanding with us new players.

Hope to see more of these fine lessions!

[choomanfoo]

Thanks for such a gentle, clear and concise lesson!