| You can learn to play the fiddle. With a desire to | | | | yourself. With a little practice, your ear will |
| learn, and some proper information, you will be on | | | | develop and you will discern the quality of sound |
| your way in no time. In this article you will learn | | | | you are looking for. You will also need to learn to |
| the difference between a fiddle and a violin, how | | | | identify the various parts of the fiddle so you can |
| to choose your instrument, and how to find a | | | | examine these parts for possible damage and |
| style of learning to read music that best suits | | | | determine repair needs. This is especially |
| your needs. Armed with this ammunition you will | | | | important should you choose to purchase a used |
| be able to develop and pursue an enjoyable | | | | fiddle. |
| hobby whose benefits will last a lifetime. | | | | WHAT IS MY INDIVIDUAL STYLE OF |
| THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FIDDLE AND A | | | | LEARNING? |
| VIOLIN | | | | This is an extremely important question to |
| The basic difference between a fiddle and a violin | | | | consider as you learn to play the fiddle. Do you |
| is that there is no basic difference between a | | | | learn best by reading the instructions, and then |
| fiddle and a violin. They are one and the same | | | | putting those instructions into practice? Or are |
| instrument. The difference is in the genre of | | | | you the type that tries to put the project |
| music played on them. Fiddles are used to play | | | | together only referring to the instructions only |
| folk music and Irish style tunes, while violins are | | | | when you have exhausted all other avenues? |
| referred to by that moniker when playing classical | | | | Understanding your individual style of learning will |
| style music. Occasionally fiddle players will shave | | | | help you select your instructor or even whether |
| the bridge to help in playing a "double-stop" (two | | | | or not to have a teacher. There are a myriad of |
| strings played at once). Also most fiddle players | | | | self teaching methods available to the student |
| prefer steel strings because of their sound as | | | | that will help you learn to play the fiddle. |
| opposed to gut or synthetic strings for violins. | | | | CONCLUSION: |
| The first step is to choose your instrument to | | | | Your decision to learn to play the fiddle can be |
| learn to play the fiddle. | | | | one of the most personally rewarding choices you |
| HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR FIDDLE | | | | have ever made. Whether this is your first |
| In choosing your instrument, you will find used | | | | musical instrument or you are simply adding |
| beginner models priced in the $100-$300 range. | | | | another instrument to your repertoire, you will |
| You may also find other vintage models costing | | | | find this instrument will greatly expand your |
| multiple tens of thousands of dollars! If possible, | | | | musical horizons. Your appreciation and enjoyment |
| let the sound of the instrument help you in your | | | | of the musical arts will rise to new heights as you |
| investment. In other words, ask the seller to play | | | | learn to play the fiddle! |
| the fiddle so you can hear the instrument for | | | | |