Buying a Fiddle - a Beginner's Guide

Congratulations on your decision to learn to play the fiddle. It's not the easiest instrument to play but without a doubt it's one of the most satisfying. Having decided to take the plunge one of your first and most important decisions will be how and where to buy a suitable instrument. You may be lucky and have access to an experienced fiddler who can help you with your purchase. On the other hand you may be out on your own with little or no advice on how to proceed. In these circumstances buying an instrument can be a potentially stressful experience.

You will find countless pages on the internet offering advice on how to buy a fiddle (or violin) – much of it technical, confusing and not particularly relevant to the beginner. Firstfiddle.co.uk aims to provide a simple, easy to understand guide to buying your first fiddle, either for yourself or for a family member.