Chris Foss demystifying the hammered dulcimer │ Songbird Dulcimers
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2009
- How the tuning arrangement of the hammered dulcimer works, and how easy it is to learn and play by Chris Foss of Songbird Dulcimers. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to email us at chris@songbirdhd.com.
The "Irish" tune Chris demonstrates here isn't really Irish, just in the style. It is "Missouri", a modern American fiddle tune but public domain.
We build a wide selection of hammered dulcimers here at Songbird Dulcimers. We also sell plenty of accessories and everything you'd need to begin your foray into the hammered dulcimer world.
To take a look at our ever-growing product line, check out our website at: www.songbirdhd.com - Навчання та стиль
Me being impressed by your explanation is one thing, but the fact that you're still answering comments 14 years later is amazing.
We are trying, it can be hard to keep up with them on all the platforms :) thank you so much!
excuse me sir, i have just purchased an old 70s 24 string hammered dulcimer, what are the variations, i cannot find much info on the internet, do some have more and less strings, and what is the differance, regards@@songbirdhd
@@Izaak. hello there! It is hard to tell from your description. Take a picture of your instrument and email it to chris@songbirdhd.com including your description. Or you could also ask in the Hammered Dulcimer Players group on Facebook. There are many knowledgeable players in that group and it is a good resource to try
Thank you for the speedy reply Chris, i will send you a picture when i pick her up tomorrow, take care. @@songbirdhd
I just bought a 16/15 from songbird. Chris did phenomenal. First time ever trying one, and it isn't hard to pick up. Songbird did fantastic, highly recommend
Very kind of you to say!! Much appreciated, and so happy to hear you’re loving your 16/15 Phoebe hammered dulcimer! :)
Dios te bendiga, donde compraste este instrumento? Estoy interesado
Based on the crappy little beginner one I had as a child, I feel pretty confident in saying that it's kind of hard to play a dulcimer _wrong_ as long as you're not trying to pluck it with your fingers. Any random whack on the entire stringed surface sounds vaguely pleasing to the ear.
This is a godsend! Thank you!
Glad it helps! All the best! :)
This was fascinating. I love the sound of the hammered dulcimer.
Happy to hear you enjoyed it! We love it too 🥰
Thank you so very much for your clear easy to understand instructions. I'm awaiting my new hammered dulcimer, which I have never played one before. Thanks it's not so mystifying now. A fan in Texas
So glad to hear that it helped you understand the dulcimer better! We hope you enjoy learning and growing with your new instrument :) all the best!
Thank you! 😎👍🏻
That was "Missouri", a common jam tune in the hammered dulcimer world
You made it seem achievable to play the instrument and not so complicated . Which dulcimer are you playing in this particular video? What size and key? Thank you for your information.
Thank you so much! Very happy to hear this helped demystify the dulcimer for you :) In this video is an old model we don’t make anymore called the Woodthrush. The size is 16/15 (meaning 16 notes on the treble bridge and 15 on the bass bridge). We do sell a similar model that is 16/15 called the Phoebe. The main keys played on most dulcimers are C, G, D, A, and sometimes F (and their relative minors), though some dulcimers can also be tuned to other keys if desired (depending on the dulcimers’ sizes).
Dios los bendiga, donde puede encontrar este instrumento?
From where do I get this traditional instrument? How can get this? I love this really really..
Aw thank you so much! Happy to hear we have inspired your interest and curiosity about the hammered dulcimer :) We make and sell dulcimers, so we would be happy to show you our selection if you’re interested. Our website is : www.songbirdhd.com and you can browse our selection on the “Instruments” tab. Please let us know if you have any questions at all! 😁❤️🎉
Thankyou very
In our country we could not find this instrument..
Sure I do I will checkout through website 👍
@@Srtw163 great! We do ship internationally, but those orders must be arranged through email.
what is the best beginner dulcimer to start on please?
Great question! For adult beginners, we typically recommend purchasing a 13/12 Chickadee, a 16/15 Phoebe, or their chromatic counterparts that have more notes. We recommend these because they are less pricey than our other models. However, if you think you are definitely going to enjoy playing for years to come, you could invest in any of the other models as well :) www.songbirdhd.com Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Thank you for your reply. Why do you put the sound holes on the back? Most have holes on front, just curious..Ty! @@songbirdhd
Strike my other question below. I found the answer by reading your website. I will say however, sound holes on top with the designs are very fetching ;) @@songbirdhd
@@MD-hk8xq duly noted! Thank you so much for you input :)
@@MD-hk8xq also forgot to mention, if you are especially drawn to soundholes in the top, check out The Lady Victoria’s line of dulcimers: theladyvictoria.shop/collections/hammereddulcimers
Iranian santur 😕
What was the tune that you demonstrated in a minor key?
That tune is called "Missouri", a common jam tune in the hammered dulcimer world