Post by TonyKgull on Aug 2, 2021 12:28:32 GMT -5
A recent thread had me think about my long time assumption of what the differences between the violin and fiddle are and the differences between violin and fiddle "music." These definitions are the consensus of what I found out there on the interwebs:
While there are no differences between fiddle and violin in terms of body and neck (the non-changeable parts), fiddlers often prefer a different setup for their instrument compared to classical violinists. For instance, fiddles may often have flatter bridges, to allow you to play more notes at a time. Furthermore, fiddlers prefer to use steel core strings, which are more durable and tend to have a brighter timbre; a better fit for the style of music played."
Violin Fiddle
The term “violin” is generally used The term “fiddle” is used most
when playing classical music and jazz. commonly in traditional music, folk,
bluegrass and Old Time.
The violin is seen as “fancy”. Fiddles are often considered “cheap violins”.
Violin music is usually composed. Fiddle music is often improvised by
the player.
Violinists hold their instrument Fiddlers often need to use their
between their jaw and shoulder. voice during performances, and
therefore prefer to hold the instrument
down on their arm to keep their
jaws free.
The violin has an arched bridge, Fiddles may have flatter bridges
to allow for clean, clear single to make double stop bowing easier.
note playing.
Classical violinists prefer synthetic Fiddlers commonly use steel strings.
strings.
The differences between fiddle and violin may be subtle, but they do exist.
There, according to the interwebs, that's the difference between the violin and the fiddle and their respective genres of music. I mean, if it's on the internet, it's gotta be true right?
"Although they are basically the same instrument, fiddles are seen as more traditional versions of the violin. The term “fiddle” is generally used associated with music styles such as traditional Scottish, Irish or French music, as well as Bluegrass, Old Time, country and folk.
While there are no differences between fiddle and violin in terms of body and neck (the non-changeable parts), fiddlers often prefer a different setup for their instrument compared to classical violinists. For instance, fiddles may often have flatter bridges, to allow you to play more notes at a time. Furthermore, fiddlers prefer to use steel core strings, which are more durable and tend to have a brighter timbre; a better fit for the style of music played."
Violin Fiddle
The term “violin” is generally used The term “fiddle” is used most
when playing classical music and jazz. commonly in traditional music, folk,
bluegrass and Old Time.
The violin is seen as “fancy”. Fiddles are often considered “cheap violins”.
Violin music is usually composed. Fiddle music is often improvised by
the player.
Violinists hold their instrument Fiddlers often need to use their
between their jaw and shoulder. voice during performances, and
therefore prefer to hold the instrument
down on their arm to keep their
jaws free.
The violin has an arched bridge, Fiddles may have flatter bridges
to allow for clean, clear single to make double stop bowing easier.
note playing.
Classical violinists prefer synthetic Fiddlers commonly use steel strings.
strings.
The differences between fiddle and violin may be subtle, but they do exist.
There, according to the interwebs, that's the difference between the violin and the fiddle and their respective genres of music. I mean, if it's on the internet, it's gotta be true right?
