Learn How to Play the Fiddle : Free Beginner Lessons : How to Use the Bow when Playing the Fiddle Videos

ReaganD Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - 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!

theflyingglove Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - I second that, to the point but paced, and very handy tips! Thanks David

roscosr Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - 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

smitty747 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - 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.

drydaveh Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - how do you spell the last name?

danieljamesquinn Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - 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

mrdjjames Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Thank you so so so much! You dont know how long I have looked for a teacher.

s2122838 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Thanks! I use my bow now with a much better understanding....

RugbyHockeySoccer Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Is the fiddle the same as a violin?

lazer13666 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - I believe it is, just depends on the part of the country you live in.

esparka Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - 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.

esparka Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Thank you for your insight. Signed, an avid fiddler.

dhesquire Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - im sure a fiddler normlly doesnt use a bow?

bigkaise Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Thanks David,These are great lessons.I am having trouble locating you website. Would you post the link.Bigkaise

koopatroop123 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - u have to use a bow

dhesquire Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - 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

ffspanky33 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - There is only one difference between the fiddle and the violin, its only acceptable to spill your beer on a fiddle lol.

eviloverqueen Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - There are two differences between the fiddle and the violin. The strings and bridge are different.

Kelnx Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - 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.

indianbeautygy Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - your probably thinkin mandalin or how ever you spell it

dhesquire Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - no, its a violin, look it up on youtube, just type in plucking violin or seomthinive been goin to folk festivals for years, and its very effectiv

chickenstalker Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - 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.

jsmith0433 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - i think the main difference between a violin and a fiddle is a violin has strings and a fiddle has straaaangs..lol

cuzinvan Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - DUH

galwaygirlxX Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - 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!!!!!