DeeDee Tibbits plays What Child Is This on Austrian Zither

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • From her collection of unique antique instruments, DeeDee Tibbits gives a little background on the Austrian Zither and demonstrates What Child Is This.
    To download DeeDee's music: deedeetibbits....

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  • @andreaalfonzo7525
    @andreaalfonzo7525 8 місяців тому +224

    I have and play the Viennese Zither. Am from Austria. And just FYI, we call "B" an "H" in German and the B flat is what we call "B". You are right!

    • @deedeetibbits
      @deedeetibbits  8 місяців тому +15

      Thank you! This is so interesting!

    • @wendyloo1159
      @wendyloo1159 8 місяців тому +21

      Yes, Bach used the Natural sign to show the key of B and in his penmanship it looked like an H on his scores. I learned that in music history class!

    • @NiclasAsp
      @NiclasAsp 8 місяців тому +5

      Same in Sweden too. But we have mostly adopted the B now instead.

    • @laceandribbonsviolin
      @laceandribbonsviolin 8 місяців тому +7

      @@wendyloo1159i think that’s how he was able to write music or a fugue with his name in it
      B A C H

    • @Saforra99
      @Saforra99 8 місяців тому

      @@laceandribbonsviolin hahaha 😄

  • @corjp
    @corjp 8 місяців тому +94

    It amazes me where and how you get those instruments and learn to play them..... MY UTMOST RESPECT FOR MY DEAR LADY!!!! 🙏🙏❤❤

  • @selahs3110
    @selahs3110 8 місяців тому +117

    Another lovely rendition of a hymn.
    God has clearly gifted you with musical talent! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us

    • @ctrotter5447
      @ctrotter5447 8 місяців тому +2

      A very pretty song! Thank you.

    • @jacquilayton2557
      @jacquilayton2557 8 місяців тому +1

      It’s Green Sleeves written in 1580 for Anne Boleyn. This is blatant appropriation.

  • @jdoesmath2065
    @jdoesmath2065 8 місяців тому +8

    I'm thinking how cool it would be if she were my Grandmother and I got to visit her at Christmas time. I think it would be a fond memory for a lifetime.

  • @joebeeler990
    @joebeeler990 5 місяців тому +2

    Oh how wonderful. I love this ancient melody. Beautifully played.

  • @christineramsey5572
    @christineramsey5572 8 місяців тому +34

    I found your channel by accident and it has been like a Christmas gift to me! You are so talented and charming, thank you for sharing your talent and all the unusual instruments!

    • @user-zn9dm2gi6h
      @user-zn9dm2gi6h 8 місяців тому

      I came to write the exact same thing! My entire family, including 3 kiddos under 7 years old, have loved watching all of these videos!

    • @karencollins7340
      @karencollins7340 8 місяців тому +1

      Please allow me to be added to the list of listeners who accidentally found this channel. What a beautiful, magical gift. Thank you!

  • @ruthlewis6678
    @ruthlewis6678 8 місяців тому +19

    Thank you. My Dad loved the zither. He's been gone a long time. Memories.

  • @janicecole2722
    @janicecole2722 8 місяців тому +68

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! One of my favorite Christmas carrols! I love your arrangement and you sang so sweetly!

  • @hyselwatchandclockrepair1874
    @hyselwatchandclockrepair1874 8 місяців тому +40

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful instrument with us! You have an awesome singing voice that is so smooth and gentle!

  • @bodensee-horn6127
    @bodensee-horn6127 8 місяців тому +21

    In German B is called "H" whilst Bb (B flat) is called "B". This regularly confuses Germans when playing with English speaking people vice versa. Flats are called "Bs" or B-chen" (little Bs), sharps are called "Kreuz" (oder Kreuzchen).
    Nice video!

  • @heldforeverbygod
    @heldforeverbygod 7 місяців тому +1

    So beautiful. I love "What Child is This". Thank you for sharing.

  • @mikeshotrodshop
    @mikeshotrodshop 8 місяців тому

    One year later…..just as beautiful! Thank you.

  • @AngelaKgswifeGorda011482
    @AngelaKgswifeGorda011482 8 місяців тому +22

    Stumbled upon you today and soooo blessed am i to get to not only hear your beautiful playing but very pretty singing!
    Being from a very German and musical family, this touched my heart deeply!
    Literally brought tears to my eyes!
    Well done ❤
    Thank you for sharing with the world!

    • @mtlicq
      @mtlicq 8 місяців тому +1

      @AngelaKgswifeGorda011482 - Hallo,
      you _"being from a very German and musical family"_ -- I have a question for you. Can Zither be played with a little hammer thing? instead of being plucked, and is that what a hammer dulcimer is? or completely different?

  • @GreggESchneeman
    @GreggESchneeman 9 місяців тому +31

    Harpeliekas are also well known in Latvia, which had a large German population and Sweden, which ruled Latvia for over a hundred years, seem to have introduced them to the Latvians who make and play a larger version. What brand name is on the label? Hopf is the German manufacturer - called Musima during the Russian occupation of East Germany.

  • @tric5122
    @tric5122 9 місяців тому +4

    My son is in music theory, and said they had learned about this. They sometimes use G or H, but he didn't remember specifically for what, it was a very old way of music thinking.

  • @Mixed_Activist
    @Mixed_Activist 8 місяців тому

    ❤ I’m watching this on Christmas morning 2023 ❤

  • @CNder77
    @CNder77 8 місяців тому +35

    I just came across your videos, man are you talented! So cool you have all these instruments and play so great!
    I subscribed.

  • @gaelstrarai
    @gaelstrarai 8 місяців тому +4

    Never heard of this instrument before,I love how bright the tone sounds!

    • @KayElayempea
      @KayElayempea 8 місяців тому

      It is a beautiful instrument for this song too!

  • @stevenkaskus6173
    @stevenkaskus6173 7 місяців тому +1

    Very beautiful clear and "Brite" sound, can hear every note ❤

  • @aliceraygolden7484
    @aliceraygolden7484 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for the gift. I am so grateful to have you in my life through the net.

  • @danielj9042
    @danielj9042 9 місяців тому +6

    H is the note B natural in German. Cool instrument.

  • @redwoods7370
    @redwoods7370 8 місяців тому +1

    First read the title as "Australian Zither" and just had to know what in the world that would be. Ha ha ha. This is beautiful!

    • @deedeetibbits
      @deedeetibbits  8 місяців тому

      The sticker inside the instrument also says Harplieke Zither.

  • @lindahoulihan6089
    @lindahoulihan6089 8 місяців тому

    I also found you by accident, I am so grateful. It's a great way for me to enter the new year. So many bad things in the world, and you bring so much joy.
    You were given a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing.

    • @deedeetibbits
      @deedeetibbits  8 місяців тому

      I love to share these great instruments!

  • @musicalmilieu
    @musicalmilieu Рік тому +33

    Absolutely beautiful and lovely!

  • @user-oh2cb2fk9g
    @user-oh2cb2fk9g 8 місяців тому +1

    You are very talented, love the fact that you are not a show off! Just very talented and sweet

  • @janebishop5885
    @janebishop5885 8 місяців тому +2

    That was so beautiful! You are very talented. ... can't wait to tell my nephew to check out your Austrian Zither.

  • @pmac4779
    @pmac4779 8 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful zither. I remember vaguely hearing you of them when I was a child.

  • @jojoberrypie6580
    @jojoberrypie6580 8 місяців тому

    The thought of tuning or changing stings is intimidating. What a lovely wonderful job you did with the zither and the song.

  • @c.t.murray3632
    @c.t.murray3632 8 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful instrument has a wonderful sound and you did a great restoration.

  • @InLawsAttic
    @InLawsAttic 8 місяців тому +1

    In german H is b and B is Bflat- you are right- love these instruments- your microphone doesn’t do you justice!!

  • @bobvecchi304
    @bobvecchi304 8 місяців тому +1

    Antique Roadshow may be able to shed some light on the history of the instrument as well as possibly its value.

  • @deeflorindo781
    @deeflorindo781 8 місяців тому

    Wow so beautiful. I love these beautiful old instruments ❤🎼

  • @lisapully9274
    @lisapully9274 8 місяців тому +1

    This was so beautiful, ❤️ WOW!

  • @caroleadams5050
    @caroleadams5050 9 місяців тому +4

    That's is awesome!!!

  • @nebraskamike607
    @nebraskamike607 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful and very angelic! You have a beautiful voice! Thank you for sharing kind lady!❤

  • @richardbedard1245
    @richardbedard1245 8 місяців тому +2

    What a beautiful sound that instrument has. Thank you for bringing it back to life. And thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!

  • @jackiemobley8529
    @jackiemobley8529 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful! This is my favorite Christmas carol. Thank you.

  • @brendastajkowski502
    @brendastajkowski502 8 місяців тому +3

    I have just found your video and was so happy to hear zither music. When I was young probably in the late fifties my parents had a LP record of Anton Caras who played on the zither. It brought memories back to me of my childhood.

  • @myutube5882
    @myutube5882 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow! That is the most beautiful "What Child is This?" that I have ever heard!

  • @lsequeira3139
    @lsequeira3139 8 місяців тому +1

    Your ability to figure out and learn how to tune and play the zither reflects a passion that is truly admirable. And thank-you for demonstrating it with What Child Is This, beautiful carol. God bless you.

  • @dianestephenson7639
    @dianestephenson7639 8 місяців тому +1

    This is the 3rd video i have come across. i sm very impressed, God has gave you a beautiful voice & a rare talent for being able to learn a lot of instruments,,,thank you for sharing your wonderful gift ❤

  • @Rattleox
    @Rattleox 8 місяців тому +3

    Brought tears to my eyes. Thank You.

  • @tknoerle1451
    @tknoerle1451 8 місяців тому

    That zither's sounds are really beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.

    • @deedeetibbits
      @deedeetibbits  8 місяців тому

      These are ALL original strings, too!

  • @jamesa.rodriguez8598
    @jamesa.rodriguez8598 8 місяців тому +8

    Bravo! Your love of music, instruments, and song comes through in your performance. Well played and sung. Your natural beauty is a pleasantry as well. Thank you for sharing.

  • @robertlangley258
    @robertlangley258 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow sounds very nice. You did a good job tuning the instrument and played it quite well. Thank you for a beautiful song you sing very nicely too. God bless and Merry Christmas miss.

  • @hotice8885
    @hotice8885 8 місяців тому +3

    I would DEFINITELY have been begging my parents to visit your house every day after school, had I grown up on your neighborhood! Thanks so much for sharing all of this music AND all the information. Merry Christmas!!

  • @cecile862
    @cecile862 8 місяців тому +1

    My heart is stilled, my thoughts softened. Your singing while playing is simply beautiful. An unexpected blessing this Christmas Eve morning.
    Thank you!! All grace and joy for you this coming year.

  • @mikesoule1352
    @mikesoule1352 9 місяців тому +7

    Beautiful, and Sooo unique! 🥰 🎶🎵🎶

  • @elizabethrichards2085
    @elizabethrichards2085 8 місяців тому +3

    I learned to play this song on the piano as a teenager. I'd love to learn all the amazing instruments you have played, one day. Fabulous sounds.

  • @robinmarks5638
    @robinmarks5638 8 місяців тому +2

    What a beautiful instrument!! Lucky you! Girl you are so talented! Playing all those instruments! So enjoy your channel!

  • @nancyduncan6209
    @nancyduncan6209 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely stunning and beautiful. What a n interesting hobby and talent. BTW I love all of your outfits, classy and lovely...lady

  • @kristenfrosch
    @kristenfrosch 8 місяців тому +1

    My daughters and I have been listening to your Christmas music on antique instruments all morning. We're so happy to have found your channel, your music and voice is wonderful and the passion you bring to these unique instruments is heart warming. We're also passionate about music and unique instruments, although not quite antique - so we really appreciate your channel!

  • @johnwhite6005
    @johnwhite6005 8 місяців тому +1

    You have a beautiful voice.

  • @middler5212
    @middler5212 8 місяців тому +4

    You’re a treasure!

  • @user-yw8xz3sw7j
    @user-yw8xz3sw7j 7 місяців тому +1

    КАК БУДТО БЫ В 14 ВЕКЕ ПОБЫВАЛИ БЛАГОДАРЯ ВАМ!!! УДИВИТЕЛЬНАЯ СПОСОБНОСТЬ МУЗЫКАЛЬНЫХ ИНСТРУМЕНТОВ ПЕРЕНОСИТЬ СЛУШАТЕЛЯ ЧЕРЕЗ ГЛУБИНУ ВЕКОВ!!! СПАСИБО ВАМ, ТАЛАНТЛИВАЯ И ТРУДОЛЮБИВАЯ ЖЕНЩИНА!!!

    • @deedeetibbits
      @deedeetibbits  7 місяців тому

      I LOVE that these instruments can DO THAT!!! And… I love how people have learned and created music with them!
      Thanks for expressing that 😊

  • @patriciaemeigh4370
    @patriciaemeigh4370 8 місяців тому +2

    Another eye opener. Beautiful song, beautifully played. Thank you!

  • @jenniferlampley8397
    @jenniferlampley8397 8 місяців тому +1

    So beautiful. ❤❤❤❤

  • @chromedome2378
    @chromedome2378 8 місяців тому +1

    WOW! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing it with us

  • @AmyAndThePup
    @AmyAndThePup 8 місяців тому +3

    One of my favorite Christmas carols.
    Thank you so much for the fascinating story of how you got this beautiful instrument. Your singing and playing were beautiful.

  • @user-oq2bg9pj6n
    @user-oq2bg9pj6n 7 місяців тому +1

    That was beautiful and what a lovely instrument. I am not musical at all but I love music but not all music. LOL

  • @northernbettygirl
    @northernbettygirl 8 місяців тому +3

    That was absolutely beautiful! My eyes immediately teared as the music touched my soul. What an exquisite talent God had bestowed upon you. The gift of music. May God bless you! Merry Christmas

  • @tamipeden2864
    @tamipeden2864 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful, thank you for sharing❤

  • @GreatDayEveryone
    @GreatDayEveryone 8 місяців тому +1

    You say I tuned it up like it's no big deal, but I bet that was a huge job

  • @the1_grammy503
    @the1_grammy503 8 місяців тому +2

    Incredible!!! And thank you for singing it as well! AMAZING!!!

  • @Mystik-Kitty
    @Mystik-Kitty Рік тому +6

    Great Job!❤

  • @qualcommchalloner9551
    @qualcommchalloner9551 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful and a Beautiful Lady ❤
    Malcs in Perth WA

  • @margaretjaeger2064
    @margaretjaeger2064 8 місяців тому +3

    It does have a decidedly different sound than our American mountain zithers..and this is fuller and quire lovely.

  • @amyjervis6819
    @amyjervis6819 8 місяців тому +2

    Fascinating instrument, and an exquisite experience to hear you play it and sing. Thank you for this. 0:15

  • @vijayarao5823
    @vijayarao5823 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for showing new musical instruments and entertaining us with melodious music

  • @jonathanbethards3689
    @jonathanbethards3689 8 місяців тому +2

    what a beautiful instrument, and you played it beautifully as well. thanks for sharing.

  • @williampalenik7306
    @williampalenik7306 8 місяців тому

    The Zither is a very good sounding instrument, and you played the song very well

  • @OneBlueKnightIn54
    @OneBlueKnightIn54 8 місяців тому +1

    What an angelic and extremely talented woman. A beautiful woman making beautiful music that goes back to my childhood singing in our church's choir. Amazing instruments and your God gifted talent to play them for us with Christmas right around the corner. You must have a music teacher at some point and I wish I could have been one of your students. It's amazing on so many levels including bringing back musical instruments from the past. Bravo 👏

  • @bevfitzsimmonds3382
    @bevfitzsimmonds3382 8 місяців тому +4

    Beautiful, DeeDee! Thankyou. Happy Christmas! ❤🎄☃️🎶😊

  • @Janescheekychickens
    @Janescheekychickens 8 місяців тому +4

    Wow! I've only just came across you this evening. You have a lovely voice and your talent for these old instruments is amazing. I love Christmas music and what child is this is one of my favourites. I Found an old hymn book in a charity shop here in UK where I live and it actually has this song in it and it has three verses...I've heard many different choir and singers performe it. And it is a rarety that they sing all three verses sadly..
    But it's still one of my favourites.👌 Thankyou for performing it.💝

  • @crystalclearwindowcleaning3458
    @crystalclearwindowcleaning3458 8 місяців тому +2

    What a beautiful arrangement for zither and voice. Very worshipful.

  • @Sujowi
    @Sujowi 8 місяців тому

    Dee Dee, honey, you could play Away in the Manger on the spoons and it would sound good! You are an amazing musician.

  • @kathleensmithcreations2082
    @kathleensmithcreations2082 8 місяців тому +2

    Such a gift and a blessing! You are an amazing woman. Your instruments are amazing and have a spirit of passion, through you.

  • @ittybittykittymama7582
    @ittybittykittymama7582 8 місяців тому +2

    Simply beautiful! Do you know "Bring the Torch, Jeanette Isabella?" I love all the old European carols. Your voice is so rich and lovely, perfectly suited to these carols of yesteryear which tell of the Babe in the manger, not Santa or reindeer or any other modern holiday cheer!
    Thank you!

  • @martinlouden9005
    @martinlouden9005 8 місяців тому

    You're extremely talented DeeDee.

  • @mariemin946
    @mariemin946 8 місяців тому

    WOW ! Beautiful & Lovely ! 💕

  • @kenwebster5053
    @kenwebster5053 8 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic, thank you so much.

  • @josephnaja
    @josephnaja 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow... what a beautiful performance of a Christmas song that hits me to the core, brought me to tears 😢 such a unique and absolutely beautiful instrument. Bravo

  • @lizsummers6818
    @lizsummers6818 8 місяців тому +2

    I can't LOVE this enough!! I have a feeling that the maker of that beautiful zither is extremely pleased you are playing it!

  • @jaybeliever1479
    @jaybeliever1479 8 місяців тому

    Great job! Thank you for that beautiful song.

  • @leandawhittington7239
    @leandawhittington7239 8 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful.... thank you for sharing your talent. ❤
    .

  • @marcaribe5084
    @marcaribe5084 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this song.

  • @liuyushi18
    @liuyushi18 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing these cool instruments with us! I'm also stunned by how beautiful your singing is, goes wonderfully with the instrument 🎉🎉

  • @LJ-rn1kz
    @LJ-rn1kz 8 місяців тому +1

    That was wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this. I really enjoyed it. :)

  • @DaisyTea1
    @DaisyTea1 8 місяців тому +2

    What a magically beautiful instrument! ❤ Thank you so much!

  • @dr.zither
    @dr.zither 8 місяців тому

    Amazing rendition! Thank you for sharing!

  • @joannafrancisica7600
    @joannafrancisica7600 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful...loved the sound of your voice and the instrument ❤

  • @colletteseders2874
    @colletteseders2874 8 місяців тому

    How very pretty! Thank you for sharing this.

  • @billfiebig9215
    @billfiebig9215 8 місяців тому

    Nice job DeeDee. You really are a rock star😊

  • @wayland76
    @wayland76 8 місяців тому +1

    Would love to see a collab with Rob Scallon!

  • @genea.p8578
    @genea.p8578 8 місяців тому +2

    You absolutely are amazing. I'm so glad that I found your channel. What a niche gift you have to learn and play so many different types of 2:45 unusual instruments. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Merry Christmas and God bless.

  • @karloarsch1579
    @karloarsch1579 8 місяців тому +1

    You are the first Zither player that I see, holding the instrument like this. Every Zither player turns it 45°, the strings should be parallel to your body.

    • @deedeetibbits
      @deedeetibbits  8 місяців тому

      I found out that it was easier to get to all the chords this way! Then damping them before the next chord.

  • @SwirlingSoul
    @SwirlingSoul 8 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely lovely to listen to! 🥰

  • @lcothdwf
    @lcothdwf 8 місяців тому

    U have such a gift!! Thank u for sharing it with us!!

  • @carlstrohm9548
    @carlstrohm9548 5 місяців тому +1

    Amazing Dee Dee😊

  • @LittleNoiseBoy
    @LittleNoiseBoy 8 місяців тому +2

    I wholeheartedly agree with many other comments on this channel: thank you so much for caring to bring special music to life on special instruments. FWIW, I had the tremendous good fortune to spend an evening tonight at an old, stone-built drovers' hostelry deep in the hidden Welsh hills. One of the locals is an accomplished composer and arranger for many a Hollywood film and he was very taken also with your works. I hope that brings you a little festive warmth, as you well deserve for sharing your fine arts.

    • @deedeetibbits
      @deedeetibbits  8 місяців тому +1

      Wow! I’m SO glad for ALL the interest in these obscure instruments!