LOL, Bill!

Skill is a big factor, but I also think it depends on the fiddle. I know I can play my dad's faster and more cleanly than I can my old fiddle. Of course, it also has to do with the bridge and esp. the bow.

I don't like it when folks use speed to excess, esp. to show off, esp. when they blur or miss the notes because they aren't as skilled as they should be.