It's a common misconception that fiddles and violins are different instruments. Actually, they are the exact same instrument with one minor difference, THE PLAYER! Fiddle is a style of music played on a regular violin.

Players do, however, often set up their instruments a little different to help stylize their music. Flatter bridges often help players play double stops (playing two strings at once) easier.

And if you think all fiddlers are farmers in bib overalls playing country music, you're wrong.

Celtic and Irish music along with Bluegrass are all styles of music everyone likes playing. Many of these fiddle tunes are arranged in 1st position to make them fun and easy to play fast and loud! Slides, bends, and slap bows are all techniques that make Fiddling fun for everyone.

Stop in to West Music to check out our wide selection of Fiddle Music, Electric Fiddles (violins), and effects pedals that make playing violin or fiddle very cool.