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 ...

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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 ...

In response to Gio’s major milestone, Mazza headed to Instagram with a super cool shot of him playing the violin, simply ...

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 ...

Spend a few hours at Howell Living History Farm this summer and learn about truck gardens, weighing pigs or watering the orchard. Or play old-time baseball, cool off with homemade ice cream, catch a ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's no surprise that Collinsville resident Ron Dailey hones his championship fiddle-playing skills sitting on a sofa in his basement and using the arm rest to support his instrument. While the ...

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 ...