ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FIDDLE
Old English fithele, probably from Medieval Latin vītula, from Latin vītulārī to celebrate; compare Old High German fidula fiddle.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO FIDDLE
PRESENT
Present
I fiddle
you fiddle
he/she/it fiddles
we fiddle
you fiddle
they fiddle
Present continuous
I am fiddling
you are fiddling
he/she/it is fiddling
we are fiddling
you are fiddling
they are fiddling
Present perfect
I have fiddled
you have fiddled
he/she/it has fiddled
we have fiddled
you have fiddled
they have fiddled
Present perfect continuous
I have been fiddling
you have been fiddling
he/she/it has been fiddling
we have been fiddling
you have been fiddling
they have been fiddling
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I fiddled
you fiddled
he/she/it fiddled
we fiddled
you fiddled
they fiddled
Past continuous
I was fiddling
you were fiddling
he/she/it was fiddling
we were fiddling
you were fiddling
they were fiddling
Past perfect
I had fiddled
you had fiddled
he/she/it had fiddled
we had fiddled
you had fiddled
they had fiddled
Past perfect continuous
I had been fiddling
you had been fiddling
he/she/it had been fiddling
we had been fiddling
you had been fiddling
they had been fiddling
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will fiddle
you will fiddle
he/she/it will fiddle
we will fiddle
you will fiddle
they will fiddle
Future continuous
I will be fiddling
you will be fiddling
he/she/it will be fiddling
we will be fiddling
you will be fiddling
they will be fiddling
Future perfect
I will have fiddled
you will have fiddled
he/she/it will have fiddled
we will have fiddled
you will have fiddled
they will have fiddled
Future perfect continuous
I will have been fiddling
you will have been fiddling
he/she/it will have been fiddling
we will have been fiddling
you will have been fiddling
they will have been fiddling
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would fiddle
you would fiddle
he/she/it would fiddle
we would fiddle
you would fiddle
they would fiddle
Conditional continuous
I would be fiddling
you would be fiddling
he/she/it would be fiddling
we would be fiddling
you would be fiddling
they would be fiddling
Conditional perfect
I would have fiddle
you would have fiddle
he/she/it would have fiddle
we would have fiddle
you would have fiddle
they would have fiddle
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been fiddling
you would have been fiddling
he/she/it would have been fiddling
we would have been fiddling
you would have been fiddling
they would have been fiddling
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you fiddle
we let´s fiddle
you fiddle
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
fiddling
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «FIDDLE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
fiddle.
When I really want to be soothed and reminded of why people bother to fiddle with sentences, I often read poetry.
So we in Congress have a very clear choice. We can take largely symbolic action and sit back and fiddle while Americans burn more gasoline. Or we can pass concrete, effective legislation that will save consumers money while significantly reducing U.S. oil consumption.
Friends are like fiddle strings; they must not be screwed too tight.
First fight. Then fiddle.
It was really amazing. I mean, he'd never mentioned that he played in the symphony, like serious violin playing, not fiddle playing. And he just blew us away.
Chris is the engineer down at the studio where we do these things. And he's just such an integral part and he has such a marvelous ear. Also it turns out, we didn't know, but he's a pretty good fiddle player.
Well, I had a fiddle that I really can't play, so I loaned it to Darrell. But yeah, he's from another planet.
I've known Shawn for several years. And he's just an amazing talent. He's a great writer, a marvelous, marvelous guitar player, and plays really good fiddle.
Once you break a habit into its components, you can fiddle with the gears.
I'm playing second fiddle to Justin Bieber - Bieber Fever is sweeping our house, and my girls have made it clear I'm no longer their favourite man.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIDDLE»
Discover the use of
fiddle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
fiddle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Old-Time
Fiddle for the Complete Ignoramus!
Here, at long last, is the perfect fiddle book for the true and total beginner. No previous experience needed! Wayne takes you through every step of adjusting, tuning, holding and playing the fiddle.
2
Old-Time
Fiddle Round Peak Style
Author Brad Leftwich, himself an acclaimed fiddler who learned the music in person from Jarrell, presents detailed, accurate transcriptions of 83 tunes (the bulk of Jarrell's repertoire) both in standard music notation and fiddle tablature, ...
All transcriptions are based on festival versions of the tunes, meaning the versions are those most commonly encountered at jams and festivals. the book includes a clearly written description of old time style focusing on default bowing ...
4
The Complete Irish
Fiddle Player
In his preface, the author reminds the reader that this is not a book for the absolute beginner.
5
A Complete Guide to Learning the Irish
Fiddle
This book includes special chapters for beginners, "key points" highlighting essential aspects of fiddle technique, a comprehensive guide to traditional ornamentation and over 80 carefully chosen tunes.
Mel Bay Publications, Paul McNevin, 2011
6
The American
Fiddle Method: Beginning Tunes and Techniques
A CD for listening and play-along captures the excitement of the music and aids instruction. This book is beneficial for both fiddle students and classical Suzuki violin students.
7
Teach Yourself Bluegrass
Fiddle
(Music Sales America). Teach yourself authentic bluegrass fiddle with this book and CD pack.
An old English rhyme names all the animals a farm boy feeds on his daily rounds.
Canadian fiddle music receives the credit and recognition it deserves in this lively collection of tunes from virtually every province and ethnic group in Canada.
10
The American
Fiddle Method
Acknowledged as the most widely used fiddle method in the country, Wicklund became aware of the increasing demand for a parallel piano accompaniment series and engaged his friend Bob Walser to take on the task of writing it.Collaborating ...
Bob Walser, Brian Wicklund, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIDDLE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
fiddle is used in the context of the following news items.
Stretching the boundaries of the fiddle | Sudbury Star
The Fretless, a unique band from the west that transforms fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricately beautiful, high-energy arrangements, ... «The Sudbury Star, Jul 15»
Touch of Country: Fiddle friendships - Living - The Guardian
For Mary Smith, the benefits of playing the fiddle go far beyond gaining the skills to play toe-tapping music on a beautiful stringed instrument. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Fiddle contest to be held in Lanesboro - PostBulletin.com: Music
Registration starts at 9 a.m., with the order of play drawn at 9:45 a.m. and the contest starting at 10 a.m. Junior Fiddle is open to ages 17 and ... «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»
Fix, then fiddle | The Economist
Fix, then fiddle. George Osborne is well on the way to balancing Britain's books. Now, he hopes to reshape the welfare state. Jul 11th 2015 ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
KPBX Kids' Concert: Old Time Fiddle Jam
Join us Friday, July 17 at noon for an Old Time Fiddle Jam hosted by Nacho Celtic's Carlos Alden. The jam will feature a mix of musicians from ... «Spokane Public Radio, Jul 15»
Put down the fiddle, Mr Stuart!
It is said that Emperor Nero –– perhaps a man of few words –– played the fiddle with much verve as most of Rome burnt around him in the great ... «Pulse, Jul 15»
Andy Murray forced to play second fiddle in popularity contest | The …
Andy Murray will attempt to keep his head today while the “Fed Heads” lose theirs in an unusually tribal tennis atmosphere. Taking on a revived ... «The Times, Jul 15»
Fit for a fiddle competition
From founding father Thomas Jefferson to historical folk hero Davy Crockett, the fiddle has held the attention of many an American interested by ... «Winona Post, Jul 15»
Steven Gerrard Looks Fit As A Fiddle In First Training Session With …
Gerrard went through his first training with his new team on Tuesday, and the former Liverpool captain looked fit as a fiddle, flashing brilliance ... «Latin Times, Jul 15»
SS Slopes sisters compete in national fiddle championships
The Arnold-Mages Sisters, from the South Side Slopes, recently competed in the National Oldtime Fiddle Championships in Weiser Idaho last ... «South Pittsburgh Reporter, Jul 15»
