What if we tell you that fiddle and violin, despite having similar physical appearances, are actually played differently? Fiddle and violin are basically the same musical instruments that refer to the ...

Considering jazz is an art form that mostly makes it up as it goes along, it's ironically appropriate that printed records—i.e., data—from the days of its birth are decidedly sparse. We know, at least ...

While musicians around the globe rosin up their bow in celebration of World Fiddle Day, Cape Breton player Donald MacLennan attempts to answer the age old question: What is the difference between a ...

Teen Demarcus Boulanger has been playing fiddle for 2 years and it’s helping him connect to his community and fiddle culture.

A century‑old violin returns to Exeter, carrying the story of the craftsman who built it and the musician who loved it.

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 ...

Let’s face it: traditional instruments are clunky, often heavy, and need to be kept in tune. But Smule’s new Magic Fiddle for iPad weighs nothing, stays in key, and will both teach and challenge your ...