A frequently asked question: What is the difference between the fiddle and the violin?

     The violin and the fiddle are the same thing, a fiddle is called a fiddle because of what music you play on it. If I took my violin  and played a fiddle song, my violin would be considered a fiddle. BUT.... Sometimes, a fiddler will file the top of his bridge down to be almost flat so that it is easier to do double stops or playing two strings at once.

Here is a picture where you can really see the difference.