My wife and I used to go to a Hungarian restaurant across the river, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, called the Blue Danube. They had a young man that would play this instrument in the evening on the weekends. It wasn't a fancy place, but the owners were very nice, the food was plentiful and delicious, and the addition of the sounds of the hammer dulcimer made the atmosphere romantic and wonderful. This video brings back happy memories of me, and my young, beautiful wife, and later, our first little son. Unfortunately, The Blue Danube closed a few years back because the owner retired and his children didn't want to continue with the restaurant. I hope he and his wife enjoyed their retirement as much as we enjoyed their special restaurant.
I attended West Virginia University in the late 70’s. This instrument is found throughout Appalachia. One of my roommates was from Iran. He said the Persians called this instrument the “Santa”. I suspect that this type of instrument evolved in many places independently as it is a combination percussion and stringed instrument, the most primitive kinds of instruments.
Slight detail --- it's a Ukrainian *New Year's* carol, not a Christmas carol originally but a song about prosperity in the upcoming spring. Still, this is a lovely interpretation of a wonderful tune, and the percussive quality of the Hammered Dulcimer really suits it well. No wonder it's your favorite to play on this gorgeous instrument!
@user-jc8rz2jj9r I was also wondering the same. So I GTS. According to Wikipedia "Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol, which is based on the Ukrainian song called "Shchedryk.” The music to “Carol of the Bells” was taken from the original Ukrainian song written by Mykola Leontovych while the English-language lyrics were written by Peter Wilhousky. "Leontovych wrote "Shchedryk" in 1914, and in 1936 Wilhousky wrote English lyrics for it, creating "Carol of the Bells".[1] The Ukrainian music is in the public domain; Wilhousky's lyrics, however, are under copyright owned by Carl Fischer Music."
That was just BEAUTIFUL!!! One of my favorite Christmas song! What a special person you are to be able to play such a beautiful sounding instrument! Thank you for sharing & God bless! 👏👏👏👏👏
Carol of the Bells is by far my favorite christmas tune. I ve always been obsessed by how chilling and haunting the melody sounds. So serious, mysterious and dangerous, yet enchanting all the same. I picture a frigid landscape disappearing under a stormy blizzard, any remnants of light struggling to survive in midst of it all. It's like the bells warn you to not take the cold lightly and to not forget how unforgiving winters can be. Incredibly atmospheric!
If you would like to know, the original lyrics to the song are not about christmas at all, its about a Shchedryk ("Bountiful Evening") which is a Ukrainian shchedrivka, or New Year's song, known in English as "The Little Swallow". And about how the little bird is calling out for the master of the house to bring them bountiful luck and good crops
This brought back memories from elementary school. My music teacher used to love playing this instrument. I was in awe of how she remembered what strings made what sound and how she made twinkle twinkle little star sound so magical.
It was because of her (and later on my mother) I decided to pick up band in middle & high school. However they've also given me the appreciation of all sorts of instruments, big & small. @@deedeetibbits
Very pretty. One of my very early exposures to life music was when my family visited a local fair. A woman was creating the most exquisite sound I'd ever heard. I asked her what the instrument was and she said it was a hammer dulcimer. I later learned that the song was the music box dancer. I would love to hear that again someday.
Космически!!! ЗВУКИ планет нашего времени... СПАСИБО ВАМ ЗА ТРУД ВО ИМЯ МИРА! И У ВАС ЭТО ПОЛУЧАЕТСЯ НА ОТЛИЧНО!!! ПРОДОЛЖАЙТЕ РАДОВАТЬ ПРОСТРАНСТВО!!!
Cosmic!!! SOUNDS of the planets of our time... THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK IN THE NAME OF PEACE! AND YOU DO IT EXCELLENTLY!!! CONTINUE TO MAKE THE SPACE HAPPY!!!
Oh I haven't heard this since I was a kid back in the 1960s. There was a lady in our neighborhood who played that song every Christmas on one of those. I always thought it was beautiful 🥰 Thank you for the memory 😊
Musicians never cease to amaze me. I have heard of the dulcimer before, but you rarely hear it these days. I’m so glad UA-cam recommended this…a definite holiday treat! Thank you for the lovely post, and I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season.
Perfect instrument for the carol of thr bells. Its crystal clear sounds and resonance evokes a cold snowy night, silent except for this music in the background.
What beautiful rendition of Carol Of The Bells... PERFECTION!!! I have found my go to artist when I want to hear this wonderful piece of music...such a great song. Thank you for sharing your magnificent talent. ....Merry Christmas love
Nothing beats the old customs and traditions. That is an art that gets lost in history. What a rare instrument. Thank you for sharing your talent w us. Seasons gretings.
My favorite Christmas Carol. I first heard hammer dulcimer 7 years old. A neighbor's mother was a professional performer. I would try to listen to her practice while my friends played. Thank you❤
Oh wowww! I love the sound of the hammered dulcimer! Deedee, you did a fantastic performance of playing "Carol of the Bells" with this instrument!!! Thank you! ❤🤠👋
I'm sleepy and thought she was going to play Tubular Bells, the theme from the Exorcist. I laughed at my own mistake. Loved this rendition of *Carol of the* Bells. Haha
Thank You so much for this. My mom was a bell ringer at her and my Dad's church. She also played piano, and other hobbies. Sadly this is my First Christmas without both of them. Lost my Mom 12 yrs ago, and my Dad just this last May. Our family had amazing Christmas s together. Very sweet and dear memories of those times were brought back to me listening and watching you play. This is the Best Christmas Present I've gotten. Thank You again. Your very Loved, and thank you for being a sister in Christ with me. Be well. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Beautiful! One of my favorite Christmas songs. You are so very talented. I’m glad UA-cam recommended this video. Happy to be a new subscriber. Merry Christmas Everyone! ♥️
Classical guitarist myelf so always open to traditional instruments, but i must admit I have never seen this instrument before and i'm so happy i did. It is absolutely beautiful and such and magick sound. Thank you for sharing this 💕
I have only heard a hammered dulcimer in a song once before, and the song I heard it in is called “Music Box, Harp, and Hammered Dulcimer” by Wintergatan
Lyrics: I work at Burger King Making flamed broiled whoppers I wear paper hats Would you like an apple pie with that? Would you like an apple pie with that? Ding fries are done Ding fries are done Ding fries are done Ding fries are done
I didn't know the carol was Ukrainian and I didn't know the hammer dulcimer can be traced back to ancient Egypt. So I've learned two interesting facts and listened to you play. The carol sounds divine on that dulcimer. Thank you. ❣️ Merry Christmas!
The tune originated from Ukraine not the song. The actual song translates to something like Bountiful, bountiful, a New Year’s carol, A little swallow flew and started to twitter, to summon the master: “Come out, come out, O master look at the sheep pen, there the ewes have yeaned and the lambkins have been born Your goods are great, you will have a lot of money, The good is good for you, you will have a measure of money. If not money, then chaff you have a dark-eyebrowed wife.” Bountiful, bountiful, a New Year’s carol, A little swallow flew.
@@jackjohnson291 I had been performing it for many years before that movie came out and still perform it in different iterations to this day. No, it isn't. I'm not saying John Williams didn't conduct a version for it, I'm saying it's not the most known version.
I did NOT expect it to make those sounds but this is HEAVENLY 😍 How is this not more known?? Also the perfect control of the volume and the little drill sounds is insaaaaane 😍
Those hammers bounce super easily off the strings. I've messed around with them in the past at craft fairs growing up in E. Tennessee, and they're something else altogether when you can hear them in person!
They're popular in the Appalachia region of the USA. There are a lot of hand crafters throughout the mountains, including linear versions and linear chromatic ones!
@@TWKPixelHeroThese instruments are one of my favorite parts of the NC State fair. Beautiful and unusual instruments, glad there are people keeping the skill of playing them alive.
We have a wonderful shop in Seattle where they let anyone play with them. They are so fun to play around with. Even if you have no musical talent whatsoever, somehow you still feel like you’re making beautiful sounds. If you’re ever visiting Seattle, the shop is called Dusty Strings. They have amazing harps they let you play too and the staff are friendly and passionate about sharing the love of these amazing instruments.
I sang in an ensemble choir a couple of years ago and we had a guest accompanist who played hammered dulcimer. About ten minutes into rehearsal, our director stopped everyone and said “Alright, we’re all just gonna take a break and spend 5 minutes watching the hammered dulcimer together, so when that’s over, I’ll have your focus again.” 😂 Truly a mesmerizing instrument, and so well-played. Such a pleasant lady too!
My wife and I used to go to a Hungarian restaurant across the river, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, called the Blue Danube. They had a young man that would play this instrument in the evening on the weekends. It wasn't a fancy place, but the owners were very nice, the food was plentiful and delicious, and the addition of the sounds of the hammer dulcimer made the atmosphere romantic and wonderful. This video brings back happy memories of me, and my young, beautiful wife, and later, our first little son. Unfortunately, The Blue Danube closed a few years back because the owner retired and his children didn't want to continue with the restaurant. I hope he and his wife enjoyed their retirement as much as we enjoyed their special restaurant.
Lovely story.
I’m a Detroiter as well - St Casimir from the old neighborhood- Merry Christmas
I miss so many old restaurants. 😻💛🙏
I attended West Virginia University in the late 70’s. This instrument is found throughout Appalachia. One of my roommates was from Iran. He said the Persians called this instrument the “Santa”. I suspect that this type of instrument evolved in many places independently as it is a combination percussion and stringed instrument, the most primitive kinds of instruments.
Lo these many years ago I to enjoyed the Blue Danube in Windsor.
Slight detail --- it's a Ukrainian *New Year's* carol, not a Christmas carol originally but a song about prosperity in the upcoming spring.
Still, this is a lovely interpretation of a wonderful tune, and the percussive quality of the Hammered Dulcimer really suits it well. No wonder it's your favorite to play on this gorgeous instrument!
Interesting information. Thank you!
Boosting this comment, it's fun info!
Very cool, it’s a very appealing tune
Then WHY are the words Christmas is here and Merry Christmas sung throughout it? ‘Christmas is here, bringing good cheer etc.’
@user-jc8rz2jj9r I was also wondering the same. So I GTS.
According to Wikipedia
"Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol, which is based on the Ukrainian song called "Shchedryk.” The music to “Carol of the Bells” was taken from the original Ukrainian song written by Mykola Leontovych while the English-language lyrics were written by Peter Wilhousky.
"Leontovych wrote "Shchedryk" in 1914, and in 1936 Wilhousky wrote English lyrics for it, creating "Carol of the Bells".[1] The Ukrainian music is in the public domain; Wilhousky's lyrics, however, are under copyright owned by Carl Fischer Music."
I’m 73 and have never heard of this instrument before!!!This song was beautiful!!!Thank you for sharing!!!❤
I'm 37 and have never heard of YOU before
I think The Beatles used it on a song... 🤔
@@TheMpo1986I’m 15, and I haven’t heard of you.
@@TheMpo1986What a strange comment. XD
This instrument needs to get more representation in the mainstream spotlight. It’s incredibly beautiful and haunting.
Fabulous!
Thank you!
My mother is 86 and has just started taking piano lessons.
I'm sending this to her.
Bravo! Hats off to her! May she live long to enjoy her piano!
There is a tutorial and sheet music on the UA-cam channel Pianote. Hats off to your mother from South Africa
Oh, how do I know deep in my bones that I would love your mother!
May she make beautiful music for years and years to come!
That was just BEAUTIFUL!!! One of my favorite Christmas song! What a special person you are to be able to play such a beautiful sounding instrument! Thank you for sharing & God bless! 👏👏👏👏👏
I’ve LOVED it ever since the first time I heard it on Mackinaw Island!
Carol of the Bells is by far my favorite christmas tune. I ve always been obsessed by how chilling and haunting the melody sounds. So serious, mysterious and dangerous, yet enchanting all the same. I picture a frigid landscape disappearing under a stormy blizzard, any remnants of light struggling to survive in midst of it all. It's like the bells warn you to not take the cold lightly and to not forget how unforgiving winters can be. Incredibly atmospheric!
If you would like to know, the original lyrics to the song are not about christmas at all, its about a Shchedryk ("Bountiful Evening") which is a Ukrainian shchedrivka, or New Year's song, known in English as "The Little Swallow". And about how the little bird is calling out for the master of the house to bring them bountiful luck and good crops
This brought back memories from elementary school. My music teacher used to love playing this instrument. I was in awe of how she remembered what strings made what sound and how she made twinkle twinkle little star sound so magical.
I started out as an elementary music teacher! Loved it!
It was because of her (and later on my mother) I decided to pick up band in middle & high school. However they've also given me the appreciation of all sorts of instruments, big & small. @@deedeetibbits
The hammered dulcimer is seriously one of the most beautiful instrumental sounds there is.
Very pretty. One of my very early exposures to life music was when my family visited a local fair. A woman was creating the most exquisite sound I'd ever heard. I asked her what the instrument was and she said it was a hammer dulcimer. I later learned that the song was the music box dancer. I would love to hear that again someday.
Ohhh… I actually play that song🎶. Thanks for the idea!
Космически!!! ЗВУКИ планет нашего времени... СПАСИБО ВАМ ЗА ТРУД ВО ИМЯ МИРА! И У ВАС ЭТО ПОЛУЧАЕТСЯ НА ОТЛИЧНО!!! ПРОДОЛЖАЙТЕ РАДОВАТЬ ПРОСТРАНСТВО!!!
Cosmic!!! SOUNDS of the planets of our time... THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK IN THE NAME OF PEACE! AND YOU DO IT EXCELLENTLY!!! CONTINUE TO MAKE THE SPACE HAPPY!!!
Спасибо
Oh I haven't heard this since I was a kid back in the 1960s.
There was a lady in our neighborhood who played that song every Christmas on one of those. I always thought it was beautiful 🥰
Thank you for the memory 😊
Oh! I’m glad it brought good memories back! It IS a wonderful instrument 🎶
Absolutely amazing. Beautiful. CAROL OF THE BELLS is one of my few favorite Christmas songs. Looking forward to seeing you play more.
Hah!! Good to know I'm not alone- this is one of my few favorite Christmas songs, as well! I always thought I was alone!😅😅😅
Musicians never cease to amaze me. I have heard of the dulcimer before, but you rarely hear it these days. I’m so glad UA-cam recommended this…a definite holiday treat! Thank you for the lovely post, and I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season.
Ooh the dynamics come across lovely! You could be a drummer too lol. Fantastic job ma'am.
Perfect instrument for the carol of thr bells. Its crystal clear sounds and resonance evokes a cold snowy night, silent except for this music in the background.
Carol of the bells is perfect for the Hammered Dulcimer!💯 Thank for these interesting combination💟
What beautiful rendition of Carol Of The Bells... PERFECTION!!! I have found my go to artist when I want to hear this wonderful piece of music...such a great song. Thank you for sharing your magnificent talent. ....Merry Christmas love
Such a lovely sound. Thank you. 🎄🎄🎻🎶🎶 Merry Christmas!
If you play it on the chimes it sounds beautiful but this still chocks me today
My favourite christmas carol. Beautifully played. Thank you😊
Wow! My dad has passed now but he used to play the dulcimer. Lovely.
Nothing beats the old customs and traditions. That is an art that gets lost in history. What a rare instrument. Thank you for sharing your talent w us. Seasons gretings.
I just had to come hear this instrument! I am blown away! Magnificent!
Thank you 🎶
My favorite Christmas Carol. I first heard hammer dulcimer 7 years old. A neighbor's mother was a professional performer. I would try to listen to her practice while my friends played. Thank you❤
Very beautifully played❤🎶🎄
Thank you! Wonderful! Happy New Year from Ukrainian-American 🎊🎉🪅
Sounds magical!
It is nice that you know that the carol comes from Ukraine. 💙💛 Merry Christmas!
DeeDee Tibbits? More like DeeDee Shred Its. That was a beautiful performance
Oh wowww! I love the sound of the hammered dulcimer! Deedee, you did a fantastic performance of playing "Carol of the Bells" with this instrument!!! Thank you! ❤🤠👋
I'm sleepy and thought she was going to play Tubular Bells, the theme from the Exorcist. I laughed at my own mistake. Loved this rendition of *Carol of the* Bells. Haha
We just played African Bell Carol in our Christmas concert.
Beautiful
Oh I heard this instrument in a video game! I think they use it in Age of Empires! Beautiful sound! ❤ Thank you for sharing that 🎉
I’ve heard that a lot…. I’ll have to listen to that!
Thank you. I just love this song. It sounds magical and mysterious in a positive way, like snow flakes and wind howling!
Thank You so much for this. My mom was a bell ringer at her and my Dad's church. She also played piano, and other hobbies. Sadly this is my First Christmas without both of them.
Lost my Mom 12 yrs ago, and my Dad just this last May. Our family had amazing Christmas
s together. Very sweet and dear memories of those times were brought back to me listening and watching you play. This is the Best Christmas Present I've gotten. Thank You again.
Your very Loved, and thank you for being a sister in Christ with me. Be well. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
That is some sweet SWEET music.
Thanks!
BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you!!!! I love to hear a hammered dulcimer. 😍 Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Very elegant - simple beauty.
Stunning to hear on the hammer dulcimer! Beautiful music! Blessings to you this Christmas season!💗
Beautiful my love! Thank you for your beautiful music!😘🌷💕
My pleasure!!
Such a beautiful Christmas song, played by a beautiful woman...
Awwww….thanks!
This is one of my favorite Christmas songs, you have such a rare and beautiful talent ! ❤
Thank you for sharing one of your talents!! 🥰
Beautiful! One of my favorite Christmas songs. You are so very talented. I’m glad UA-cam recommended this video. Happy to be a new subscriber. Merry Christmas Everyone! ♥️
Very lovely song and instrument, first time watching!
Ding fries are done 0:34
haha!
Beautiful 😊😊😊.
This was beautiful listen to and watch. You are so talented. Glad I stumbled into your channel. Merry Christmas and God bless.
Wow! What a wonderful instrument and played so amazingly.
Wow, beautiful sound and rendition of Carol of the Bells 🔔
Very pretty 😊
We have to book you in to my cathedral!
That would be fun! Where is your cathedral?
@@deedeetibbits Brooklyn NY ,Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 60th st and 5th Ave, upstairs please.
Applause, Applause!!!
What a treat to hear AND see!
Thank you!
Gorgeous.
Classical guitarist myelf so always open to traditional instruments, but i must admit I have never seen this instrument before and i'm so happy i did. It is absolutely beautiful and such and magick sound. Thank you for sharing this 💕
You’re welcome 🎶
That was wonderful Ms. Tibbits! Thank you!
Well done and beautiful - even in June 😎❤️
Thank you!
Absolutlely lovely! Even in June! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Very beautifully played.
Speechless. Wow. That immediately unwound the tightness in my back 😂 beautiful playing and beautiful instrument
I have only heard a hammered dulcimer in a song once before, and the song I heard it in is called “Music Box, Harp, and Hammered Dulcimer” by Wintergatan
такі гарні руки ❤ so beautiful hands
Just found the video. Absolutely fantastic. Love,love,love this carol. Will be checking out your CD for purchase. ❤
Yayyy! Which video did you find? Keep me posted! Are you the gal I just met at the Buckeye festival?
Simply beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your gift.
My favorite song of the season! Thank you for posting.
Beautiful song played amazingly, so dreamy✨
Coooooool! My favorite Christmas song, very cool seriously 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 you played awesome
Thanks! I literally play it ALL year!! Thanks for listening 🎶. Lots more coming!
That was breathtaking. You are so gifted. Thanks for sharing.
Carol of the bells is my favorite christmas. I've made a playlist of different versions I've come across and liked. Im definitely adding this to it.
That was wonderful. Carol of the Bells is my favourite Christmas carol.
Wow that precision is incredible
Lyrics:
I work at Burger King
Making flamed broiled whoppers
I wear paper hats
Would you like an apple pie with that?
Would you like an apple pie with that?
Ding fries are done
Ding fries are done
Ding fries are done
Ding fries are done
O that is beautiful! Sounds like a harpsichord.
Beautiful.
Thank you!
Beautiful rendition! 🌻🌻
Beautiful sounds, thank you for your kindness sharing it with us.
I absolutely loved this one.u are really a genius playing so many instruments.
That was exceptionally beautiful.. I love the sounds that instrument produces.
Thank you 🎶
Beautiful sound! ❤
I’m usually into synthesizers, but this is my favorite stringed instrument. Beautiful!
A favorite Xmas song and a favorite psaltery
How beautiful 🎶👂🏻❤️
Thank you!
Absolutely Beautiful!!! Thank You!
Thank you, YT algorithm. Wonderful.
Absolutely beautiful
What a gorgeous sound! ❤️🔥
Wish i could like this a million times!
That sounds BEAUTIFUL!!!
Beautiful!!!🎄⛄❄🎀
Wow! I haven’t seen one of those in forever!
Beautiful. Thank you.
Would you like an apple pie with that?
Ding fries are done!
This was beautiful! Thank you for mentioning that it's originally a Ukrainian carol. As a Ukrainian I do appreciate this!
I had no idea. I truly appreciate learning this!
Yes, I'm 65 and all these years had no idea!❣️👍🏼
🇺🇦 ❤
My favorite carol.
and people wonder why transiberian orchestra is renowned for this song x'D it's in the name "trans-siberian"
I didn't know the carol was Ukrainian and I didn't know the hammer dulcimer can be traced back to ancient Egypt. So I've learned two interesting facts and listened to you play. The carol sounds divine on that dulcimer. Thank you. ❣️ Merry Christmas!
The tune originated from Ukraine not the song. The actual song translates to something like
Bountiful, bountiful, a New Year’s carol,
A little swallow flew
and started to twitter,
to summon the master:
“Come out, come out, O master
look at the sheep pen,
there the ewes have yeaned
and the lambkins have been born
Your goods are great,
you will have a lot of money,
The good is good for you,
you will have a measure of money.
If not money, then chaff
you have a dark-eyebrowed wife.”
Bountiful, bountiful, a New Year’s carol,
A little swallow flew.
@@MegaBumblebee666thank you for this information. Very interesting
@@MegaBumblebee666 Thank you so much for this translation. In all my years performing this song I never heard those words!
The version most of us know today was actually adapted for the film Home Alone-true story.
@@jackjohnson291 I had been performing it for many years before that movie came out and still perform it in different iterations to this day. No, it isn't. I'm not saying John Williams didn't conduct a version for it, I'm saying it's not the most known version.
She was my favorite music teacher! I had her in elementary school! She's the sweetest!
She played this absolutely beautifully!!! The Dynamics are spot on and add to the magical feeling 🥰
That's the feeling I got too. I didn't know how to describe it. Magical and whimsical. Thank you, I loved it. Will you play us another song?
I got goosebumps.
I did NOT expect it to make those sounds but this is HEAVENLY 😍 How is this not more known?? Also the perfect control of the volume and the little drill sounds is insaaaaane 😍
Those hammers bounce super easily off the strings. I've messed around with them in the past at craft fairs growing up in E. Tennessee, and they're something else altogether when you can hear them in person!
Check out the persian santoor, you’ll love it. hammered dulcimers stayed very popular in persisn music.
They're popular in the Appalachia region of the USA. There are a lot of hand crafters throughout the mountains, including linear versions and linear chromatic ones!
@@TWKPixelHeroThese instruments are one of my favorite parts of the NC State fair. Beautiful and unusual instruments, glad there are people keeping the skill of playing them alive.
We have a wonderful shop in Seattle where they let anyone play with them. They are so fun to play around with. Even if you have no musical talent whatsoever, somehow you still feel like you’re making beautiful sounds. If you’re ever visiting Seattle, the shop is called Dusty Strings. They have amazing harps they let you play too and the staff are friendly and passionate about sharing the love of these amazing instruments.
I sang in an ensemble choir a couple of years ago and we had a guest accompanist who played hammered dulcimer. About ten minutes into rehearsal, our director stopped everyone and said “Alright, we’re all just gonna take a break and spend 5 minutes watching the hammered dulcimer together, so when that’s over, I’ll have your focus again.” 😂
Truly a mesmerizing instrument, and so well-played. Such a pleasant lady too!
The sound of a hammered dulcimer has always given me chills, and so has this song. Hearing this was a full-body experience.
I’m so happy to share my passion!