Some fiddlers flatten the arch of the bridge. Note that this doesn't make playing double stops easier, it makes it more easy to move from one string to the other, reducing the amount or arm movement necessary for the high speeds typically required for fiddling.
The nuances associated with fiddling would require a large book—and that would only be a primer...
They are tuned the same, G-D-A-E. However, there are certain fiddle tunes that utilize cross-tuning. Some fiddlers may modify the bridge as many other musicians may choose to modify their instruments to suit personal preferences and playing styles.
@bobgap Sometimes a violin bridge has a higher arc than a fiddle bridge. With some fiddle styles this makes is possible to play more than just two strings at the same time.
@bobgap Sometimes a violin bridge has a higher arc than a fiddle bridge. With some fiddle styles this makes it possible to play more than just two strings at the same time.
The only difference between a fiddle and a violing is the type of music one plays. Fiddle is usually associated with Bluegrass, Old-time, country, etc. and a violin is associated with classical music. Basically fiddle is slang for violin;) Hope this helped.
The diffenence is the same as the difference between a car and an automobile. Itsok Perlman chooses to call it "The Fiddle". If you make a bridge too flat, the violin will not project. However, Classical musicians do prefer a rounder, slightly higher bridge, with a steeper neck angle.
I think they practice.
fdjondal 1 month ago
Incredible job! This tune seems to be made for contests. Its so hard to play. He makes it look easy.
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Some fiddlers flatten the arch of the bridge. Note that this doesn't make playing double stops easier, it makes it more easy to move from one string to the other, reducing the amount or arm movement necessary for the high speeds typically required for fiddling.
The nuances associated with fiddling would require a large book—and that would only be a primer...
bobgap 11 months ago
@bobgap That flatter bridge can make more 'string bump' sounds if you're not dead accurate on the bow. I really don't know how they can do it.
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bobgap 11 months ago
They are tuned the same, G-D-A-E. However, there are certain fiddle tunes that utilize cross-tuning. Some fiddlers may modify the bridge as many other musicians may choose to modify their instruments to suit personal preferences and playing styles.
terpfan042 1 year ago
There is no difference between a fiddle and violin, the words are both derivative from the latin "fidula."
bobgap 1 year ago
@bobgap, @terpfan042 & @jesusfreakneggie
A violin has strings.
A fiddle has straaangs.
fiddaboy 1 year ago 2
@fiddaboy i like that.
jakethefiddle 1 year ago
@bobgap Sometimes a violin bridge has a higher arc than a fiddle bridge. With some fiddle styles this makes is possible to play more than just two strings at the same time.
pimcgreal 11 months ago
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@bobgap Sometimes a violin bridge has a higher arc than a fiddle bridge. With some fiddle styles this makes it possible to play more than just two strings at the same time.
pimcgreal 11 months ago
nice job!What's the difference between a fiddle and a violin?
jesusfreakneggie 3 years ago
The only difference between a fiddle and a violing is the type of music one plays. Fiddle is usually associated with Bluegrass, Old-time, country, etc. and a violin is associated with classical music. Basically fiddle is slang for violin;) Hope this helped.
sinrboy 2 years ago
and the bridge on a fiddle is flatter than on a violin...allowing for easier double stops
nobanjono 2 years ago
The diffenence is the same as the difference between a car and an automobile. Itsok Perlman chooses to call it "The Fiddle". If you make a bridge too flat, the violin will not project. However, Classical musicians do prefer a rounder, slightly higher bridge, with a steeper neck angle.
plumriveropry 2 years ago
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plumriveropry 2 years ago
A fiddle is tuned a little different from a violin.
gsparky51 2 years ago
@gsparky51 false
ElectricFrog1616 1 year ago
@gsparky51 No its not.
personnosrep 1 year ago
@personnosrep Actually, a violin is always tuned G D A E, but there are a number of fiddle tunes where the fiddle is tuned A E A E or A E A C#
pimcgreal 11 months ago
My Brother in Law, Tom Beedle goes to Weiser, ID all the time. He used to judge in quite a few contests. Anyhoo, you are a very good fiddler.
Chuck Hutchison
Papachulo57 4 years ago