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.
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!
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.
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. =)
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.
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?
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.
Old video, Im glad it still lives. I could have listened to her talk and play for quite a stretch longer.
Love your sweet spirit and lovely (!) music Sarah!
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.
Thank you Sarah, it is a pleasure to watch you play.
Thanks for sharing your music very enjoyable !
Thank you! I've just started....loving it.
Chording, finger picking and a beautiful smile, what a combination!
sarah, really enjoyed listening to you play & sing in kentucky last year!! thank you for being there!
Thank you! That was really wonderful!
Sarah, you are awesome. beautifully done. hope you are @ Cumberland Gap this year !!!!!
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!
Beautiful music by a beautiful person keep up the good work!
Maaaan, that instrument is kicking, and so is she! Great vid.
HOpe you are still playing..... beautiful!
Wonderful; and relentless!
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.
Wow sounds amazing!
Beautyful ...great instrument
I enjoy hearing you play!
Enjoyed!
Really liked the second piece!
lovely!
Beautiful!
Sara Newin we had the dulcimer in schools inNorth Carolina in the 70's
Very nice. Sounds great.
Sarah, You have a wonderful talent. Keep going no matter what ..... o.k.!
You are extremely talented. Keep up the great work!!! :)
Wonderful!
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.
your amazing, awesome finger work,loved your video :-)
Beautiful lovely sensitivity in your playing.
You're awesome!
:D your video makes me happy!
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!
awesome!
amazingly versatile instrument! and played so well, too! nearest i have to this is a balalaika that a friend gave me .....
I loved the last tune you played. Wish it hadn't been cut off. :o)
Beautiful :)
Thanks so much! Yes, the dulcimer is usually tuned to DAD, with the two outside strings tuned an octave apart. (Good ear!)
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.
very nice playing.
COOL STUFF!
This is a real woman.
SUPER
you are a star sweetie , love your playing
Thank you for this. I also love Time To Say Goodbye. Where can I buy this music?
I am glad your parents didn't give up! (the video was WAY tooo short)
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'm in the market for my first dulcimer. Would you recommend a 3 string or 4 string (double melody) one?
👍🏻
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.
That was played beautifully. Do you know if the tab is available for that piece?
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.
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?
what brand do you have?
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 .