Joy to the World! by Mark Alan Wade

www.MarkAlanWade.com
Merry Christmas! This is my first attempt at using iMovie and Garage Band. I recorded the audio using a synthesizer and my Dusty Strings D650 Hammered Dulcimer. I hope you enjoy! If you like my arrangement, be sure to visit my site and check out my CDs. Please look me up on FaceBook (Mark Alan Wade, Musician) and subscribe to my UA-cam channel for more content.

[@annamariamullins5350]

Amen🎉

[@lesliedubiel3212]

I really didn’t know this could be played so differently, but beautifully! I have to learn this......

[@lesliemicah]

I keep coming back for another listen. Had to show my son, Micah, who plays the hammered dulcimer all too seldom. Hoping to inspire him.

[@Momma_Tomma]

Whoa!!!!!

[@parislady1925]

My heart is racing. I love the depth and movement of the music. Just beautiful!

[@miltontoast]

Stunningly Gorgeous!!! You are a musical genius Sir. A very Merry and Blessed Christmas to you. Peace, Joy and Happiness to all throughout the year. May we be eternally grateful for the greatest gift of all our Savior Jesus Christ. With heartfelt thanks be to God for the treasure that is music.

[@carolnulsey5544]

Most beautiful and soothing music, loved it.

[@kathleencoppola9011]

I have not even had lessons of any kind. Chris Foss is in process of making my 16/15 Phoebe from Songbird. As watched these free lessons from Mr. Dickinson, I became so mesmerized. You truly helped me to get started before I get my new Hammered Dulcimer. Thank you so very much for sharing your basic skills, so I myself and others may understand! Kathleen

[@69wdstk]

LOVE this!!!!

[@Juraberg]

Zauberhafte Hackbrett-Klänge! Danke. 👍🏼

[@MrRichot]

Now that's music. Thanks

[@maddiehazlett5082]

amazing u have made fans out of us. tnk u for sharing this amazing should with us.

[@PamelaRae-HOPE4TODAY]

I love this!

[@Saliba00]

Amazing!

[@pbrawdy1]

Love love this!!!

[@edriannastilwell4299]

WOW! I'm totally inspired!! I googled Joy to the World Hammered Dulcimer and this came up. I was looking for some inspiration for myself in playing this tune that I have always loved. I have a lot of work to do!! Thanks.

[@elaineschnipke1090]

Mark, tha was most beauiful, hope Beth and Alyce have listened to this. You are a great musician and dulcimer player.!!!

[@LeiMaier]

Excellent and inspiring, as always!

[@SWade449]

Beautiful! Simply beautiful.
Merry Christmas, Professor Wade.

[@sgartley]

Awesome!

[@judyjackson4396]

Beautiful! I love your style. I play the hammered dulcimer, but it's much simpler. You are such an inspiration.

[@dlcmrgirl]

This was awesome!! I remember years ago when I was at the National Competition for the Hammered Dulcimer at the Walnut Valley Music Festival in Winfield and you won. You are truly an inspiration!! I also play a Hammered Dulcimer and I truly LOVE what you do with yours!! Thank you for this video!! :)

[@ImaQuilter]

Mark, I can feel your music in my soul. Beautiful indeed. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@markalanwade]

Thanks for listening

[@rezamahlouji3627]

beautiful bravo.

[@dpapenbrock]

Fantastic! Great musicianship and great arrangement. Have subscribed and will be looking at all your others!

[@kimgrey9454]

Beautiful and lively!

[@no4k]

Fantastic

[@DinaCristea]

GOOD BLESS YOU!

[@graceindependentbiblebapti3078]

Really inspiring to a 75 yr. old HD guy in Mo.
Denny's Dulcimers ...carry on.

[@markcantemail8018]

Nice Job From Mark Alan Wade

[@blaisegavillet3392]

Superbe !

[@bugfreezer]

Wish this arrangement was on your Christmas CD...Awesome!

[@markalanwade]

bugfreezer Me too!

[@dulcimerdan]

Pretty cool Mark.
Dulcimer Dan

[@markalanwade]

Thanks! Please share this around or on FaceBook. And be sure to rate this video so it appears higher in search results. Thanks for listening!

[@janetelliott3788]

WISH I COULD PLAY THIS WELL... :)

[@alaneager8111]

ha ha.. I wish I could play!!!

[@SoggySandwich80]

Imagin having to tune that thing

[@VikingPadre]

That was awesome. Impressive technique, of course, but a beautiful, not overly-sentimental, arrangement. I watched it over and over, and couldn't see how you bent the string at 2:08. Is that a cedar soundboard?

[@markalanwade]

VikingPadre Thanks! The soundboard is made out of mahogany. If you like the string bending trick, you should check out my grass roots CD. 😉

[@Neurosaudee]

pefeito

[@lesliedubiel3212]

Would any lessons be available soon??

[@simpleysteve2536]

What woods were used in this model? As close to dulcimer heaven as I’ve heard.

[@markalanwade]

It's a Dusty Strings D650. Mahogany top and Maple bridges. I recently upgraded to a Master Works Dulciforte though. It sounds even better!

[@kenkindrick4227]

Is a bass playing with him? Or is it the dampening that makes it sound like it?

[@markalanwade]

You can read in some of the other comments about the three layers of audio in this recording. I think what you’re hearing is the baseline I recorded. Thanks for listening!

[@colleenwalsh6899]

Beautiful!!!

[@kylewagner78]

Amazing!

[@markalanwade]

Thanks!