• Registered: 2008-06-20
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Topic: Is there a difference?

My Grandaughter is starting to take Violin lessons at school, and the other night she asked me

a question which I have never consdered before.  Is there a difference between a Violin and

a Fiddle.  Any answers would be welcome.

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  • From: Belfast
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Re: Is there a difference?

No - you can make money with both !!

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3 Reply by Headcase (edited by Headcase 2009-05-29 13:27:15)

  • Registered: 2008-06-20
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Re: Is there a difference?

Thanks StranSongs, for the replie.

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  • Registered: 2008-07-20
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Re: Is there a difference?

Hi Headcase  Someone said the difference between a violin and a fiddle is about $5,000 wink

                    Sum set up fiddles a little different I belive but the real parting of the ways
                    is in the type of music played ... I can't play one so what the hell do I know.

                    Why do kids ask these things ... smile

  • From: Madeira Beach, Florida
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Re: Is there a difference?

I always heard the difference was what you wear.

If you play in a suit and tie, it's a violin. Bluejeans it's a fiddle.

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Re: Is there a difference?

I am sure this got asked before??? maybe not???

anyway, I asked the same question to a fiddle/violin player. She said the difference was the way it was played. i.e irish, hillbilly etc is fiddle and classical and orchestra etc is violin.
seemed like a good enough answer to me


Ken

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  • From: Western Oregon,US
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Re: Is there a difference?

The best definition I think I've ever seen of the differences between a Violin and Fiddle (I even think I read it here), was:

  A Violin is usually carried in a case.... a Fiddle is usually carried in a gunny sack.


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  • From: Tooele Ut
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Re: Is there a difference?

I like your definition Topdown.

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9 Reply by Headcase (edited by Headcase 2009-05-29 23:43:39)

  • Registered: 2008-06-20
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Re: Is there a difference?

Many thanks to all who took the time to reply.

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  • From: The Land Of Song
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Re: Is there a difference?

hi

a violin is what's left behind when a gangster goes out

a fiddle is what bankers do

am i close?

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