But not ALL old fiddle players do that.
Stephane Grappelli[jazz]says in his book he favoured the classical hold,yet he was a Jazz player.
guest cg.you are[imo]misinformed.
holding it against the chest,just makes it easier for singing with,but it means certain tunes[ someScott Skinner,Contradiction reel, the Dawn,]cant be played in the keys they are generally played in.