Patio Performances-The Best Fiddler Venues

The fiddle is a simple to learn instrument, but it really isn’t that commonly heard. Most of the time, you see them in music videos or on a stage, but they are often not easily heard among other instruments unless they have a little help. The reason for this is simple. Their sound does not carry very far without something to echo or bounce off of. For this reason, it is also possible to say that patio performances are perhaps the best fiddler venues for people to consider playing in.

Backyard Fiddling?

A fiddle player can truly impress a crowd if they are playing in a small group of people. Their sound will come across very well and the audience can get a feel for the effort that goes into the fiddler’s hand movements. It is awe inspiring to see a fiddler’s finger moving on the fiddle and to watch the bow glide back and forth over the strings to change the tune. However, in open areas, such as the great outdoors, it is possible for the sound to get lost in the breeze. This is why you will often see a fiddle player standing on an old front porch or patio where their music can be “held” for the listening crowd. It allows the audience to view it and interact with it on a more personal level. The music will be felt inside them rather than simply floating around them.

Best Patios for Fiddle Playing?

When it comes to choosing a perfect patio for your next performance, you may want to consider a few things. How are the acoustics in that area and is there enough room for people to sit or watch comfortably? These two questions should be at the top of the list. The patio most likely will have a backdrop for the sound to bounce off of, but that may not be helpful if the floor allows it to be absorbed by it. Therefore, you may consider travertine stamped concrete as a better option than a wood floor, especially if there are cracks between the wood. This may be less of a concern if you have a microphone or other things to make it louder. Beyond that, the people who are there to hear you, or the crowd that forms while you are playing, will want a place to sit and relax. Do you have chairs for them or enough room that they can bring out the blankets?

Impressing All Who Watch

There is a certain beauty to the fiddle. It is simple, but looks very complicated. If you truly want to wow the crowd, you could spin, bounce, and do other things to ensure that the audience is fully captivated and intrigued by your overall performance. Even though you are not dancing around like most “musicians” you will still have the ability to keep their attention and make them love listening to the fiddle as much as you enjoy playing it.