Complete sets are listed in the sections below. Individual fiddle strings can be found in the Single Strings section. See also Violin.
The fiddle is a bowed string musical instrument, commonly synonymous with the violin. The colloquial term "fiddle" is widely used across many musical genres. While violins and fiddles are often interchangeable, the specific construction of these instruments may vary based on the style of music played on them. For instance, fiddles might feature a bridge with a flatter arch to facilitate techniques like the double shuffle, a bariolage form involving rapid alternation between pairs of adjacent strings.
Fiddling refers to the act of playing the fiddle, and individuals who play it are known as fiddlers. To achieve a "brighter" tone compared to the deeper tones produced by gut or synthetic core strings on violins, fiddlers frequently opt for steel strings. The fiddle is integral to various traditional (folk) styles, typically passed down through aural traditions, where learning occurs "by ear" rather than through written music.
