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 ...

Charlie Daniels was known for his incendiary live shows, and his hot fiddle solos were always a highlight of his performances. But while the country icon continued to perform into his last years, most ...

Whether you’re listening to Patti Smith’s cover of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” or versions of Jethro Tull’s “Locomotive Breath,” it’s not all that uncommon to hear fiddle, especially in later versions ...

MISSOURI — Junior Mariott, 59, of Marshfield, was crowned the winner at the Missouri State Fiddling Championship at the state fair this month. For him, it’s another opportunity to keep one of Missouri ...

NEXT MONTH- SPRINGDALE'S OWN JENEE FLEENOR WILL TRY AND WIN THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION'S MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR FOR A SIXTH ...

This side-by-side comparison shows what violin playing sounds like after one second of learning versus a decade of practice.