Sarah Morgan, 16, plays the Appalachian dulcimer (or mountain dulcimer) at her home in Sharps Chapel. She'll be performing at the upcoming Townsend Winter Heritage Festival.
Thank you Sarah. ....I only found out what a mountain dulcimer was about four years ago, I was hoping to get one for Christmas last year, but it didn't arrive, I've been promised one this year.even though I'm 60, let's hope father Christmas doesn't let me down again....but my two sons, both in their 30s say they will have a word with him.
Wow its so cool that you reply to a fan personally. Thanks I will check out your website. BTW I bought myself a mountain dulcimer after hearing you play Thanks again and keep playing.
What a beautiful piece of music, performed by a passionate young woman! Thank you for sharing your story; I have just started playing the bowed psaltery and the bodhran. I've been a drummer most of my life, but I have had a desire to play melodies for a long time!
I have a mountain dulcimer I built from a kit almost 26 years ago. Sarah you are very good, only wish I could play half as good as you. They are popular as well here in the Ozarks of Arkansas & Missouri.
Thanks for offering this on youtube. Keep up your good playing! By the way, "Time to Say Goodbye" was written by Francesco Sartori. The performance by the people you mention is just one that is popular. I like your version.
Thank you for posting so many videos. You are a gift to music! I am wanting to purchase a quality instrument and I am wondering if you could guide me to the dulcimer maker who made the instrument you are playing in this vid? Thank you for being the first one to present the beauty of the Mountain Dulcimer to me. I am changed. =)
That's a whole lot of music for very few fret changes. I'm impressed. Sounds a bit like a guitar in dadgad tuning but with the resonance of a 12 string. Are there Unison strings? Fantastic! Luv an Peace. PS Did Aerosmith use that on the hidden instrumentals on the Pump album?
I'm a pretty good guitar player and I thought I would be able to play a dulcimer--no problem--hahahahaahah--I sucked real bad. Bless you dulcimer players and your beautiful music.
Oh Mylanta, that was some beautiful stuff. Keep up the good work. If you enjoy good string instrument players. You should check out Taylor Davis. Seriously, I don't mean to ramble...you play beautiful music.
If you listen to John Prine sing his song "Unwed Fathers" you'll hear how it used to be pronounced. "Ch" isn't always hard as in words like "chain" or "chip", sometimes it's pronounced "sh" like "Charlene" or "Cheryl" or "chamois". Interestingly though, in Texas my relatives there pronounced my aunt Charlene's name with a hard "ch" like the character in the Designing Women TV series. So, isn't it just fun to split hairs?
Thank you Sarah. ....I only found out what a mountain dulcimer was about four years ago, I was hoping to get one for Christmas last year, but it didn't arrive, I've been promised one this year.even though I'm 60, let's hope father Christmas doesn't let me down again....but my two sons, both in their 30s say they will have a word with him.
Sarah, you are an American treasure. Thanks for sharing your music with us.
Love your sweet spirit and lovely (!) music Sarah!
Old video, Im glad it still lives. I could have listened to her talk and play for quite a stretch longer.
Thank you Sarah, it is a pleasure to watch you play.
Chording, finger picking and a beautiful smile, what a combination!
I had no idea that such beautiful music could be made on that instrument. Thanks to all who had a part in bringing this video to youtube.
Thanks for sharing your music very enjoyable !
Sarah, you are awesome. beautifully done. hope you are @ Cumberland Gap this year !!!!!
Maaaan, that instrument is kicking, and so is she! Great vid.
Wonderful; and relentless!
sarah, really enjoyed listening to you play & sing in kentucky last year!! thank you for being there!
Thank you! I've just started....loving it.
Wow its so cool that you reply to a fan personally. Thanks I will check out your website.
BTW I bought myself a mountain dulcimer after hearing you play
Thanks again and keep playing.
What a beautiful piece of music, performed by a passionate young woman! Thank you for sharing your story; I have just started playing the bowed psaltery and the bodhran. I've been a drummer most of my life, but I have had a desire to play melodies for a long time!
Thank you! That was really wonderful!
Beautyful ...great instrument
Beautiful!
Sara Newin we had the dulcimer in schools inNorth Carolina in the 70's
I enjoy hearing you play!
Beautiful music by a beautiful person keep up the good work!
Really liked the second piece!
Sarah, You have a wonderful talent. Keep going no matter what ..... o.k.!
Enjoyed!
Wow sounds amazing!
Very nice. Sounds great.
Wonderful!
amazingly versatile instrument! and played so well, too! nearest i have to this is a balalaika that a friend gave me .....
You are extremely talented. Keep up the great work!!! :)
lovely!
HOpe you are still playing..... beautiful!
Beautiful lovely sensitivity in your playing.
awesome!
I have a mountain dulcimer I built from a kit almost 26 years ago. Sarah you are very good, only wish I could play half as good as you. They are popular as well here in the Ozarks of Arkansas & Missouri.
Thanks for offering this on youtube. Keep up your good playing! By the way,
"Time to Say Goodbye" was written by Francesco Sartori. The performance by the people you mention is just one that is popular. I like your version.
Beautiful :)
You're awesome!
your amazing, awesome finger work,loved your video :-)
Thanks so much! Yes, the dulcimer is usually tuned to DAD, with the two outside strings tuned an octave apart. (Good ear!)
I loved the last tune you played. Wish it hadn't been cut off. :o)
very nice playing.
:D your video makes me happy!
COOL STUFF!
SUPER
You make it seem so easy! My Daddy just made me one for my birthday, it's beautiful, hope one day I can master it like you!
you are a star sweetie , love your playing
This is a real woman.
Thank you for this. I also love Time To Say Goodbye. Where can I buy this music?
Thank you for posting so many videos. You are a gift to music! I am wanting to purchase a quality instrument and I am wondering if you could guide me to the dulcimer maker who made the instrument you are playing in this vid? Thank you for being the first one to present the beauty of the Mountain Dulcimer to me. I am changed. =)
Wow
I am glad your parents didn't give up! (the video was WAY tooo short)
👍🏻
That's a whole lot of music for very few fret changes.
I'm impressed.
Sounds a bit like a guitar in dadgad tuning but with the resonance of a 12 string.
Are there Unison strings?
Fantastic!
Luv an Peace.
PS Did Aerosmith use that on the hidden instrumentals on the Pump album?
That was played beautifully. Do you know if the tab is available for that piece?
I'm in the market for my first dulcimer. Would you recommend a 3 string or 4 string (double melody) one?
what brand do you have?
I'm a pretty good guitar player and I thought I would be able to play a dulcimer--no problem--hahahahaahah--I sucked real bad.
Bless you dulcimer players and your beautiful music.
Oh Mylanta, that was some beautiful stuff. Keep up the good work. If you enjoy good string instrument players. You should check out Taylor Davis. Seriously, I don't mean to ramble...you play beautiful music.
I like the first tune better. That's how I play. I think you were in DAA for that one. DAD hurts my ears.
Excuse me missie... Please get off the couch, go to a studio and cut a CD for me.... :)
Please do not mispronounce "Appalachian". It's written with "ch" for a reason.
If you listen to John Prine sing his song "Unwed Fathers" you'll hear how it used to be pronounced. "Ch" isn't always hard as in words like "chain" or "chip", sometimes it's pronounced "sh" like "Charlene" or "Cheryl" or "chamois". Interestingly though, in Texas my relatives there pronounced my aunt Charlene's name with a hard "ch" like the character in the Designing Women TV series. So, isn't it just fun to split hairs?
HelenHighwater I'm from WV and I've always heard it pronounced apple ach in
Bill Wodenhelm ..... Look up the word dialect .