Bud Larsen built his first Hardanger fiddle when he was in the seventh grade. Now 80 years old, he’s built more than 40 of the instruments and repaired well over 100. He learned the craft from Gunnar ...

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 ...

Weston Jennings, artistic director for the New Texas Sinfonia, said the event will feature violins, cellos, flutes and bassoons.

The fiddle has been a ubiquitous instrument in the music of many immigrant groups on the North American continent. Those that didn't bring it with them often adopted it from neighboring groups. This ...

Religious leaders in the 19th century called the fiddle “The Devil's Instrument,” since it was often played at weddings, dances and gatherings where food, drink and merriment ensued. It continues to ...

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 ...

Performances in N.Y.C. The ornately decorated fiddle belonged to the dance master who taught Robert Burns. At Carnegie, it will cap “Scotland’s Hoolie in New York.” Duncan Chisholm with the fiddle ...

World Fiddle Day is observed every year on the third Saturday of May to celebrate the timeless charm of fiddle music and the musicians who keep this traditional art alive across generations. This ...

The Fiddle: Greatest Hits of The Devil’s Instrument is a rollicking ride of dazzling fiddle accompanied by banjo and guitar. This album of 20 tracks features all of the most popular and well-known ...

The design of the Morin Khuur is closely linked to the all-important cult of the horse. The instrument's hollow trapezoid-shaped body is attached to a long fretless neck bearing a carved horse head at ...