Hammered Dulcimer ~ Scottish set of tunes

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
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    Dick Glasgow on Hammered Dulcimer.
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    The Scottish tunes played on my Rick Thum Hammered Dulcimer are:
    The Braes of Tulliemet: thesession.org/...
    Scarce o' Tatties: thesession.org/...
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    Drummond Castle: thesession.org/...
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    Cheers
    Dick

КОМЕНТАРІ • 74

  • @kirstynweinberg
    @kirstynweinberg 5 місяців тому +1

    My father had several dulcimers and traveled years across the country teaching and attending various festivals.
    I love the sound more now he's gone 4 years ago. It's haunting and it sticks with you forever.
    He hated to tune it; it was never easy and got a help with the task via electronic help; i can't recall what it was called.
    I have a set of his beloved and beautiful hammers as his gift to me.
    I listen to his cd a few times a year. I miss him.

    • @Ptarmi
      @Ptarmi  5 місяців тому +2

      Lucky you ... treasured memories. 😎

  • @donaldbeals363
    @donaldbeals363 2 роки тому +3

    My Great Uncle Bill was from Glasgow. I still remember the music that he played. He made his own hammer dulcimers. He was a very talented man and I miss him too this day.

  • @charlie1872
    @charlie1872 8 років тому +32

    I grew up in Partick, there was a man who lived on Russel Street who would open his kitchen window to the back court and play this instrument evry nice night when we were out playing. A haunting sound which has stayed with me all these years.A few years ago I was back in Glasgow and while visiting the People's Palace I heard this wonderful sound and my childhood came running back to me like a dream. After the muscician was finished I told him my story, he said that gentleman was a well known Dulcimer player in and around Glasgow. Thanks for sharing this

    • @TheScaletIbisNW
      @TheScaletIbisNW 5 років тому +3

      What a lovely story. Thank you for sharing your memories.

    • @jaygasper4853
      @jaygasper4853 5 років тому +2

      Great story. A little off topic but I heard these Irish folk music players , an accordion and guitar at Blarney Castle and they were so good I recorded the song but haven't been able to find out the name.

  • @itsmytube62
    @itsmytube62 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful!

  • @edshift
    @edshift 11 років тому +4

    My brother gave me a smallish eastern european dulicmer as a christmas gift one year and quite unaware of how it was meant to be played I started hitting it with some soft beaters from my kids drumset. The bounce on the strings and the ability to roll notes made me think I'd hit upon something but now I realise it's how it's meant to be played.
    Godamn it's hard to tune though.
    Inspirational video.
    Thx for that.
    Luv an Peace.

  • @-zephyressence-2018
    @-zephyressence-2018 5 років тому +7

    Wow, this video has been here since basically the dawn of UA-cam...as if this couldn't have gotten any more amazing!!

  • @nean12350
    @nean12350 8 років тому +3

    what a pleasant surprise to find you on this video. Beautiful!!

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  15 років тому +3

    Hey, glad you enjoyed my brand of musical 'noise'. :-)
    Cheers, Dick

  • @MsHarmonymaker
    @MsHarmonymaker 12 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for posting this! I have now learned to play these Scottish songs on my hammered dulcimer too, and they are now some of my favorite tunes!

  • @castrexo
    @castrexo 10 років тому +2

    woww is a very good sound, and very good musician

  • @andrewlyonsmandolin
    @andrewlyonsmandolin 9 років тому +1

    I love the sound of the trebles, beautiful tunes

  • @MrLuridan
    @MrLuridan 13 років тому +1

    The last several viewings can be credited to me!...I can't tell you how much I love this....

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  14 років тому +1

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed the tunes.
    Aye, the cloth has a couple of functions, the first is to make it easier for me to see the strings in most lights, the second is to help dampen the volume & also perhaps cut down a little on sustain.

  • @Dillwhipple
    @Dillwhipple 14 років тому +1

    awesome

  • @JosephChordmichael
    @JosephChordmichael 15 років тому +1

    Very nice playing! I love the sound of the hammer dulcimer... wish I had one around to mess with.

  • @Mojavestalker
    @Mojavestalker 11 років тому +1

    this just feels right.

  • @dhhammerdulcimer47
    @dhhammerdulcimer47 13 років тому +3

    @wolf198434 Hi: I built mine according to a booklet produced by Charlie Alm called "How I Build the Things". I'm very happy with the results. I actually have built three 16/15 instruments, all turned out beautiful. It was a bit intimidating but I'm glad I went through with it. There are several internet outlets for tuning pegs and I ordered my strings from Master Works.

  • @Peggysmusic
    @Peggysmusic 13 років тому +1

    Lovely playing!

  • @ronbumgarner3589
    @ronbumgarner3589 4 роки тому

    I have got to get one of these.

  • @ashman9992
    @ashman9992 13 років тому +1

    this sound is amazing you are very very good ! upload more please

  • @JessDickinson
    @JessDickinson 14 років тому +1

    Very nice style. I enjoyed the arrangement very much.
    Jess Dickinson

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  12 років тому

    @MsHarmonymaker Glad you enjoyed them ...... keep up the good work.

  • @MagdaLeFay
    @MagdaLeFay 11 років тому +1

    Great job! I'd love to learn to play it some day

  • @ethanotoroculus1060
    @ethanotoroculus1060 3 роки тому

    Some things age like milk. Other things may enrich over time like a fine wine. However, rarely, some things simply don't age at all.

  • @Coverguy88
    @Coverguy88 9 років тому +1

    this was a nice video :) lovely music

  • @HotRod12667
    @HotRod12667 11 років тому +1

    I am taking a musical world tour on UA-cam. I went from Indian sitar to Japanese koto and to you. It's amazing how similar these instruments are.

  • @hmrdulcimer
    @hmrdulcimer 15 років тому +1

    It's a very personal choice. I'm CRAZY about my Jerry Reid Smith hd. Beautiful tone in all ranges, something a lot of dulcimers lack in the lower register. Best thing is to go to a dulcimer camp and rent one. Listen to all the brands and try one out. HD players are always glad to help. You'll hear and feel the one that's right for you.

  • @A-Gut-of-the-Past
    @A-Gut-of-the-Past 12 років тому +1

    really love that phrase at 2:20 - 2:22...and 2:28 -2:30...

  • @darahujanmalem
    @darahujanmalem 10 років тому +5

    it feels like i'm on RPG game inn..

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  13 років тому

    @MrLuridan Glad you enjoy this music.
    Aye ye canny beat a wee touch o' the Heedrum Hodrum! :-)

  • @jeterart
    @jeterart 5 років тому +1

    Greetings from North Carolina! I'm happy to see the the hammered dulcimer being played in Ireland. It is also played here in North Carolina for traditional music.

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  15 років тому

    Thanks Dick. Now I must go & learn them on my TT! :-)
    Cheers,
    Dick

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  11 років тому

    Regina, the tune details are in the "Show More" section above.

  • @reginarourk
    @reginarourk 11 років тому +1

    oh, sorry! Beautiful playing, by the way. Looking at your other videos. I don't play HD, but will share with a friend who does.

  • @XxOzzieGirl08xX
    @XxOzzieGirl08xX 12 років тому +1

    i seriously want to know how they learn to play this instrument ! its soo beautiful

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  15 років тому

    Thanks. Sorry, the tunes are:
    Strathspey: The Braes of Tullymet
    6/8s: Scarce o' Tatties & Drummond Castle
    Cheers
    Dick

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  15 років тому

    In that case, you should get your hands on one, maybe even borrow one for a while.
    I promise you, you'll be amazed at just how easy it is to play them. Good Luck.

  • @BlackFolkAndPiano
    @BlackFolkAndPiano 13 років тому +1

    Great playing... I love stratspheys... And the jig is Come up alang, isn't it?

    • @Ptarmi
      @Ptarmi  7 років тому

      Tune details are in the Show More section, above.

  • @shawnyboie
    @shawnyboie 12 років тому +1

    i play those on the fiddle wow thats always wants the tunes called.. i know the first one

    • @Ptarmi
      @Ptarmi  7 років тому

      Tune details are in the Show More section, above.

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  14 років тому

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed them.
    Ah yes the cloth, well, if you promise NOT to tell Rick, I'll tell you ...... Blu-Tack!
    As for sustain, the honest answer is that I don't know, but the cloths it at least direct it out through the other sound slits ... away from my ears. So as far as I'm concerned, it works for me! ;-)

  • @emeadows9532
    @emeadows9532 11 років тому +1

    Please please please do a tutorial on how to play the strathspey or the whole thing for that matter. I play well by ear but have the hardest time with the scottish tunes

  • @thedulcimer
    @thedulcimer 14 років тому +1

    I really like your selection of tunes! Well done! I see the brown under your strings? Is that cloth that you placed there? What is your reason for that, does it make it easier to see the strings?

  • @dididoo
    @dididoo Рік тому +1

    Now I have been trying to get back to the beginning of your videos! Must be impossible! How many are there? When did you start doing them? There's quite enough to fill up over 10 concerts! What about turning it all around the other way? There are videos made years ago at the beginning that are never seen these years they're going to get very rusty and dusty!! I'll tell the day I make it!

    • @Ptarmi
      @Ptarmi  Рік тому

      Probably too many 😀

  • @wolf198434
    @wolf198434 15 років тому +1

    The song is very nice i love it! Did you built this dulcimer by yourself? How can I build a dulcimer?? Can you send me you're plans? Thanks

  • @meinnm2002
    @meinnm2002 14 років тому +1

    Lovely playing & nice tunes. How did you fix the cloth? Does it really help with sustain? I have three dulcimers and the Thum is one I seriously considered.

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  12 років тому

    @XxOzzieGirl08xX Well once you learn how to tune it, it's actually a relatively easy instrument to learn to play.

  • @tiberiustheweaponsmaster4621
    @tiberiustheweaponsmaster4621 8 років тому +3

    I was enjoying the music until I looked at the video once more and noticed sparks and smokes coming from the opposite side of the instrument. Is this normal?

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  15 років тому +1

    Sorry mate, it takes me all my time to 'make' my Breakfast in the morning!
    Google: Rick Thum ... he's yer Man!

  • @DMSBrian24
    @DMSBrian24 10 років тому +1

    well... so is there a standard way of tuning? because i'm looking forward to buy one and don't even know where to get them from and which one should i buy... ;/

  • @ytubesucksazznow
    @ytubesucksazznow 8 років тому +1

    never heard of this firkin instrument until 20 minutes ago. now I have another toy to hunt down,,, do these go for a lot of money?

  • @Oblivionnightshadow
    @Oblivionnightshadow 9 років тому +2

    Could you give us a link to the notes? I am a Dulcimer Player myself, but on the internet is just random shit when you ask for the Scottish Set of Tunes.

    • @Ptarmi
      @Ptarmi  9 років тому +1

      Links to the notes for each tune can be found by checking out the "Show More" info. section above.

    • @Oblivionnightshadow
      @Oblivionnightshadow 9 років тому +1

      Dick Glasgow ....I was a bit blind....^^ Sorry!!

  • @purplemailbox
    @purplemailbox 15 років тому +1

    Lovely playing! What is the name of the first tune?

    • @Ptarmi
      @Ptarmi  7 років тому

      Tune details are in the Show More section, above.

  • @vk6jn-vu3vwb32
    @vk6jn-vu3vwb32 8 років тому +1

    Greetings !! Isn't the track at 2:28 "Drummond Castle" ?

    • @Ptarmi
      @Ptarmi  8 років тому

      +VU3VWB For info. on all the tunes, please read the info. section. ( i.e. Show More)

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi  15 років тому

    Sorry, that should read Tulliemet!

  • @JoshuaKujo
    @JoshuaKujo 8 років тому +3

    Sooooo.... its a manual piano?

  • @boxaman1100
    @boxaman1100 12 років тому +1

    Would really love to know the names of these reels..

    • @Ptarmi
      @Ptarmi  7 років тому

      Details are in the Show More section, above.

  • @maryhannon7516
    @maryhannon7516 3 роки тому +1

    Has Hans Zimmer hired you yet?

  • @dhhammerdulcimer47
    @dhhammerdulcimer47 13 років тому +1

    @dhhammerdulcimer47 Also, you can see mine at "cobble up's channel"

  • @reginarourk
    @reginarourk 11 років тому +1

    What are the tunes, please?

    • @Ptarmi
      @Ptarmi  7 років тому

      Details are in the Show More section, above.