Fiddle players are often at the center of bluegrass music, taking on the role of the lead instrument. Before Bill Monroe became the so-called Father of Bluegrass, he was influenced by other musicians ...

Fairhope-based concert violinist and fiddler Tom Morley has released a new book, “Learn to Play Irish Trad Fiddle,” which combines his love of playing Irish traditional music with his decades of ...

Available today, Smule’s $2.99 Magic Fiddle iPad app turns Apple’s $499 tablet into a $501.99 digital fiddle of sorts. The app teaches you to play the fiddle using a rolling line of notes that cross ...

Concerts this year will include country music, Americana, Celtic, old-time, dance, instrumental, community singing, Klezmer, swing and blues. As it gets ready to launch its 49 th season, the Ten Pound ...

The late great conductor Leonard Bernstein once was asked which instrument in the orchestra was the most difficult to play. The maestro gave a surprising answer. “Second fiddle,” he said promptly. “I ...

The fiddle is often used as an accent in songs and less as the central instrument. However, there are a few country songs that give the fiddle the spotlight. Find four of the most essential fiddle ...

The term to play second fiddle to originated in the world of music (fiddle means violin) in the early 19th century . The term to play second fiddle to originated in the world of music (fiddle means ...

In a workshop tucked away in the countryside of western Victoria, a fiddlemaker creates unique Norwegian instruments, helping to spice up the dying craft. Traditionally used to play Norwegian folk ...

Matilda Murdoch's eyes sparkle as her right hand sweeps the bow across four strings, her left hand stretching and wrapping itself around the neck of her violin — nimble and quick, her hands belie her ...