Bud Larsen, Hardanger Fiddle maker and teacher, looks at part of a fiddle a student is making. It is part of a growing community of fiddle makers marking the 200th anniversary of the first arrival ...

Brainerd, Minn.-area luthier Bud Larsen examines a Hardanger fiddle being built by retired professor Rinita Dalan at a workshop in Moorhead.

Before delving into the happenings at Billy Strings‘ much anticipated New Year’s Eve show at UNO Lakefront Arena, we must address the life-shattering and tragic act of violence that rocked New ...

December 27, 2024, 9:23 AM · Are you up-to-date on your instrument maintenance? It's important to take care of your fiddle, and the holiday season is a good time to take assessment of its condition. I ...

A trained violin player, she now plays the Hardanger fiddle she built. The instrument is noted for two sets of strings. What are called sympathetic strings run under the strings that are bowed by ...