I have been playing the fiddle for quite a few years now - after learning classical guitar for all my life, I wanted to get away from the rigidity of the 'Classical' technique and found myself a traditional fiddle player to learn from. I took to playing the fiddle very quickly and LOVE it!

Recently I have been asked to play my violin at church, which is fine... but I have had one older lady (who is a very good classical violinist, but cannot play anymore due to some problems with her hands) take me to task on my technique. I tried explaining that I've learnt from a traditional fiddler and she basically told me that there's no difference in technique and I'm just being lazy. I'm trying to not be offended by this statement..... I'm sure there is quite a substantial difference - am I right?


please say yes........;)