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What is the difference between a fiddle and a violin please?  Jenny

​​I thought the violin and fiddle were the same instrument, just played different styles? JD

Why is there so much hostility towards Violas ?  Frank S

Question:
Could someone kindly explain to me the difference between jigs and reels in plain English? I've checked on Wikipedia and youtube and while helpful, it's sometimes better to learn from having a good natter with people. Thanks. Elize

Jigs are in 2 In music terms 6 quavers
Reels are in 4. 4 crotchets.  Linda

​MM:   Reels go Invercargill, Invercargill. Jigs go Wanaka, Wanaka.

​Jigs go Wellington, Wellington and reels go Invercargill, Invercargill - Francie

  A jig is like saying ‘bumblebee bumblebee’ and a reel is like saying ‘caterpillar caterpillar’.  AM

Lol but a fast moving caterpillar - Helen  : )

 Jigs go pineapple, pineapple while reels go watermelon, watermelon.pineapple, pineapple while reels go watermelon, watermelon. - Anna

​Or jigs could go "Violin, Violin, Violin" and reels could go "Concertina, Concertina, Concertina" but you get the general idea, eh - Francie

 - Thanks :) I am going to be singing some interesting songs while practising my fiddle! But it's a great help ​ - Elize