Jessica Comeau- Scarborough Fair (Arranged for mountain dulcimer by Jessica Comeau) Celtic/English
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- Опубліковано 9 кві 2016
- This song is now featured on my NEW ALBUM, "Faerie Memories: Fantasy Music with an Acoustic Heart": • NEW ALBUM: Jessica Com...
“Scarborough Fair” is an old English ballad that may have descended from the Scottish ballad “The Elfin Knight” (Child Ballad #2). On one level, the lyrics of the song describe a lover giving his beloved a series of impossible tasks, perhaps to assert the impossibility of their reconciliation. However, the song’s connection with “The Elfin Knight” could reveal another layer of meaning. The ballad of the elfin knight is a riddle song in which a maiden must match the wit of an elfin knight in order to resist his advances. (Key of D minor; C-G-C tuning, capo 1).
I offer some simple arrangements of this song in my book "Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers," which can be found here: www.jessicacomeaudulcimer.com...
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I love UA-cam I learn something pretty much every day. Today I came across the mountain dulcimer for the first time, and I'm 69. The tune I know well from my schooldays in the UK, but I've never heard a more beautiful version. Thank you Jessica.
You are very kind, Stephen! Thank you so much for writing. This magical song has been a favorite of mine since I was a child, and it is my joy to be able to share my interpretation of it. I would be interested in hearing a version that you knew from your childhood! :-)
I doubt very much if I could find a version. I know we learned a number of English, Welsh and Scottish folk tunes. We also learned folk dances, both taught be a lovely older teacher called Polly Roden.
It would probably have been based on Cecil Sharp's 100 English Folk Songs
archive.org/details/onehundredenglis00shar You will doubtless know of this.
How lovely... I know I am going to spend many happy hours with this volume, Stephen! Thank you very much. :-) I once took a class with Ralph Lee Smith, who introduced us to some beautiful songs from this book. What a joy to have access to it!
My mother played dulcimer when I was younger. This brings back memories!
This made me feel nostalgic for a time I never even lived in
I know the feeling well, Spencer! I am glad that my music brought you to that place... :-)
I lived in that time. I was a teenager when Simon and Garfunkel released Scarborough Fair. A perfect song for mountain dulcimer - nostalgic and mournful. Thank you, Jessica.
I have been playing the dulcimer for 17 years and this is one of the most amazing pieces I have come across. Thank you very much for posting.
You are very kind, R Shapiro! I love to play this song, and I was happy to share it with you. :-)
Magnifique.
Sometimes Angels lead heart and hands of humans.
God Bless her in front of eternity
Possibly the finest arrangement I've ever heard. I'd give that an A+++++
Haha! :-) I am happy that my arrangement resonates with you, Marty. Thank you for listening!
this is the best interpretation of scarborough fair played on a dulcimer i've seen yet
"Scarborough Fair" is an inspiration in itself to me; the beautiful melody guided me in interpreting this song... Thank you so much for your kindness and for taking the time to listen! :-)
Your flatpicking is terrific and the music is beautiful.
Oh my, I've never heard such a BEAUTIFUL performance of this tune!! Lovely!
That's so sweet of you! Thank you for listening!
Love it!
That was so gorgeous that I am speechless. I want to be able to play as well as you eventually. You are amazing!
Incredible!!!!
many thanks ! love it
Simply lovely...
lovely ♥
This is so great!
this is truly beautiful
Haunting - wonderful.
Beautiful!
Simply beautiful!
Amazing ! Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful! 😍
Haunting and absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful
Beautifully played 🥰
Beautiful!!!......
OUTSTANDING!
Beautiful arrangement and beautifully played.
That is beautiful. I learned wind instruments growing up, but listening to you makes me want to learn this. My mom grew up in Appalachia. We have little concerts in my family still. No one plays this. I think I'd like to try.
Thank you so much, ConstantCompanion! Please let me know if there is any way I can help you as you begin. Perhaps my “How to Play the Mountain Dulcimer” videos might be able to give you some guidance: www.jessicacomeaudulcimer.com/lessons-and-tablature.html
Oh my. I sincerely hope you get to play the instrument, that sound is so attached to the music from the Appalachians, I hope you grab the opportunity to renew the tradition.
I would too. My folks bought me a dulcimer as a teenager at a medieval fair. This was many years ago I never learned to play it except a little strumming. I’m much older now- is it still possible to learn to play it well? I didn’t realize it had this kind of possibility!
So beautiful, Jessica, and you look like a fairy princess!
Awesome
Soothing.
Wow.....just Wow!!! You always amaze me.
Awesome 😎👍🏼
keep up good work!!!!
Most excellent
Great arrangement!
Beautiful. Extremely impressive. Thank you.
VERY special!
Very nice!
Excellent! Great playing, nice touch and nuance.
Just made me.almost cry...thank you
Beautiful. Really skilled :)
👍🏼 Excellent! 👍🏼
My favorite song.
Very nice
Beautifully played. I really enjoyed it .. Thank ou . Bill .
Absolutely Beautiful 😍❤️. You made my day🌹
The smile at the end says it all.
Beautiful music an instrument. Well donne!!
How beautiful! I never heard a dulcimer before. This young woman is so talented!!
beautiful jessica
Very beautiful as are you. Thanks for posting.
A gorgeous, perfect arrangement. Well done indeed, and well performed!
Thank you so much, Wren! :-)
jess, perfect
The only word that comes to mind is WOW.
Thank you, Mark! :-)
Very nice. Beatufiul tune and it sounds perfect on a dulcimer.
Wow, I love that interpretation, good job, very sweet 😊
Really nice and sweet version, Jessica, the dulcimer sounds very melancholic and "ancient"...
Thank you, ML... You have described well the spirit with which I sought to infuse this song. :-)
Love this arrangement and you know I love the CD it's on! :). Music and blessings! :)
that is so wonderful God has given you a gift
Wonderful arrangement and such powerful yet nuanced playing - great technique- thanks for posting!
Thank you Jessica, I will do that! 😃
NOW I like mountain dulcimer. At last real music on a mountain dulcimer.
There are many styles that are suited to the mountain dulcimer, "pensive," but I am glad that you have found one that resonates with you! Thank you! :-)
@@JessicaComeauDulcimer What I meant is, that you use real diatonism and not just "modal drones" which is usually the standard. Therefore more musical, and more challenging.
Nice!
Your book is definitely on my list of things to get next. Thanks for all your hard work on it.
Thank you so much! :-) I hope that you will enjoy exploring my arrangements...
I just got a dulcimer for Christmas and I had no idea what one was up until now. After listening to you play it, I’m very excited to learn how to play it!
That’s exciting news, LexieLou! Enjoy making the mountain dulcimer your own... :-)
Absolutely beautiful, thank you ❤
Thank you so much!
Stumbled on to this vid. Splendid arrangement! I like how you really accentuated the holdovers in between the phrasings.
Chills
I can only imagine a salve of applause at the end of this play 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love this song and you play it so beautifully
Thank you so much! :-)
bagus sekali jessica ! matur suksma 🎻🌹❤️
Lovely. One of my favorites.
Mine too! Thank you for listening, Linda! :-)
Wow!!
Thank you, Wesley! This song is on my new album "Faerie Memories: Fantasy Music with an Acoustic Heart":
ua-cam.com/video/XZjIDIDdmHw/v-deo.html
i love your style, thank you so much for sharing
Thank you for listening and "liking," Lola! I appreciate it, and I'm glad you've enjoyed my music. :-)
Such a beautiful and haunting melody. You performed it beautifully!
+John Henderson Thank you so much! I enjoyed arranging this piece very much... It has to smell of herbs to hear it! :-)
Jessica, that is beautiful, thank you.
Thank you so much, John! I love this song... :-)
This is lovely. Thank you for sharing :-).
You’re most welcome, Sandra! Thank you!
Omg! I love it.
Thank you so much! :-)
Fabulous.
Thank you so much, Stanley! :-)
amazing !!!
Thank you, Roger!
I cant get over this
In a good way, I hope! Thank you for listening! :-)
Beautiful- Thank you for your music
Thank you, Lauri! You are most welcome. :-)
I always enjoy your music
So good to hear from you! Thank you. :-) I hope your musical adventures are thriving...
Beautiful.
Thank you, Svein! :-)
So beautiful. Played very well.
Thank you so much, Melony! :-)
You are a true Artist! very graceful, thanks for sharing
You're welcome, Eli! Thank you so much! :-)
Breathtaking, beautiful arrangement!
"Scarborough Fair" is a truly beautiful song, and it inspired me to make it my own. :-) Thank you so much, Rod!
That's a wonderful arrangement of the tune, Jessica. It is harmonically and rhythmically interesting and you keep the momentum going throughout. Great work!
+Dusty Turtle It's good to hear from you again, Dusty! It's been a while. Thank you for your feedback! I very much look forward to arranging more pieces this summer. :-)
Thank you for sharing, lovely voicing and chording thats in the favorites list for sure!
Thank you so much, Reverend! Thanks for stopping by. :-)
Wow! This beautiful and haunting.
Aw! Thank you for listening! :-)
It's like I'm in heaven when you play that beautiful music!
It is an honor to hear that my music brings you to a blessed place when you listen to it! :-) Thank you!
Very nice, brilliant performance!😍 I loved it so much❤️ big hug✨
Aw! Thank you so much, Sergio! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :-)
Holy hell. So beautiful! love this song. Just discovered this instrument tonight and it's sound is so amazing.
Thank you! The mountain dulcimer does have a unique, gentle voice among stringed instruments, and I’m glad you have discovered it. :-)
Thank you well done. I grew up watching my dad play one when I was younger and now he's gone. This brings back a lot of memories
Thank you, Michael. :-) The mountain dulcimer is certainly a special instrument, and I am glad that this song evokes your memories and connection with it and with your dad!
wonderful!
Thank you, Maha! :-)
she is somthing amazing. the beautiful of this songs sound is a blissful state of peace.
Thank you so much, Mark! :-)
Beautiful arrangement! ❤
I play Dulcimer as well. Your arrangements and playing are really original and great to hear.
I just arranged "Roxanne" by the police in a minor tuning, and I'm learning to sing it, but it's tough to
Sing properly. It's sounds great tho with Dulcimer and bass.
Amazing!
Thank you, Mumbleypeg! :-)
Wonderful, like all your music.
I was so glad to finally get to share my interpretation of this song... It has long been a favorite of mine. You are so kind! Thank you for listening! :-)