Jessica Comeau- Saltarello, 14th Cent. (Medieval / Renaissance Dance Music)
Вставка
- Опубліковано 8 сер 2013
- For more of my songs on UA-cam, please visit and subscribe to my channel: / jessicacomeaudulcimer
I am very happy to be able to share this piece with you! It is a 14th century dance piece that was typical of the Middle Ages and Renaissance; it is simply known as a "Saltarello." Apparently this piece was used to accompany a type of courtly dance, presumably one that involved a great deal of leaping, since "saltare" means "to leap" in Italian. I dedicate this piece to all you revelers and lovers of fun! Oh, yes... and I always wanted to include a blooper reel, so keep watching after the credits! ;-)
www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com
Facebook: JessicaComeauDulcimer
UA-cam Channel: / jessicacomeaudulcimer
I'm happy that your journey with the mountain dulcimer had such a rewarding beginning! :-) The mountain dulcimer is very friendly instrument, isn't it? I've long enjoyed medieval and Renaissance music, and I'm very pleased to be able to explore music from these periods on the mountain dulcimer, especially pieces that have received less "coverage" in the wider mountain dulcimer community. :-) Thank you for watching!
the medieval music sounds amazing on this instrument.
Thank you, Aussiejay! I really do enjoy playing medieval songs and medieval-inspired music on the mountain dulcimer. :-)
i write a lot of that kind of stuff some about my ancestors
The performance is wonderful but it's the video's coda, that moment of insight into the process of learning a piece of music that is perhaps the most poignant moment. The moment of laughter that reveals the spirit of dedicated musicianship; the spirit one must embrace, not of frustration, but the joy of knowing one will indeed master the moment as one has always done before. "Oh my word.", indeed.
“Saltarello” was worth all the trouble, MD! I have loved that piece in one form or another since my young teens, and I wanted to go back to the original version and craft my own arrangement for mountain dulcimer. :-) Thank you for following the journey...
Oh, thank you, Thom! I found this song to be inspiring, too, hence my motivation to practice it and share it with you all. Thank you for listening, and keep on playing! :-)
wow...original! congratulations
superb
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :-) I'm playing in D-A-D with a capo on the first fret (so the song is in E minor).
It's like going back in time.
Yes, exactly! Thank you for listening... :-)
DnD led me here. While making a new character, one of my instrument options was a dulcimer. Having never heard of a dulcimer, I decided to make my way to youtube. What a beautiful little instrument!
I'm glad you've discovered the mountain dulcimer! :-) It's a very approachable instrument, really... If you'd like to learn how to play one, I also have a series on my channel on "How to Play the Mountain Dulcimer." :-)
I had the video minimized while a took care of a few other things, when I heard first the breathy snicker, then the giggle. I pulled the page back up and watched the ending again. Love it. Stay happy.
Music is an adventure, Jon, and it often helps to remember not to take myself too seriously! Thanks for listening and watching... :-)
I recognize that tune from a dancin group that I had bookmarked on another computer that went down. Played it over and over again.
Yes, “Saltarello” is a song that stuck around for me, too! My cousins and I used to dance to it when we were younger... Hence, I felt that I needed to create my own arrangement! :-)
Well done!
quality playing. It is nice to hear this old music continuing to be heard. Very much appreciated.
Thank you very much, mistermaggie! I enjoy increasing awareness of pieces like "Saltarello" on the mountain dulcimer because I love to be able share the kind of music that moves and inspires me with others! :-)
Very ice version of the piece - well played. Maybe one day I'll work up to it on my Aussie-made 6-string AD. You hear this piece in a lot of movies. The first time I heard it was on the original Conan the Barbarian movie with Arnie! The piece sou ds quite middle-eastern.
Impressive playing. I am envious. Guess I'm going to have to break out my McSpadden and start practicing more often. Inspiring!
Well done, Jessica. A few years ago a friend gifted a mountain dulcimer to me and I was amazed at how quickly I was able to make music on an instrument I knew nothing about.
It seems that the dulcimer lends itself very well to the style of music you are playing. This is the second of your videos that I've viewed and have thoroughly enjoyed both. I'm about to explore your others. I also noticed the very first capo on a dulcimer that I've ever seen. (shows I don't get out much)
I love the bloopers at the end..... I have always seen the very serious "instructor" side of you. Love the "oh, my word!" comment
Lovely…(and fun) 💜
Thank you, Karel, and thank you for listening! :-)
Hallo Jessica,thank you for your "Saltarello"!
Sehr schön gespielt!Vielen Dank!
Karel Votanek
Aion...Dead Can Dance, Thank you Jessica
+Christopher Reilly Yes, I am familiar with Dead Can Dance's version of this saltarello; in fact, it is one of the first versions I ever heard! Thank YOU! :-)
The version of DCD is very good but it is a traditionnal italian dance from the end of middel age / rennaissance Christopher. A saltarelle or a saltarello is a dance like a andro or hanterdro or polka or mazurka or bransle or bourée. ;-)
You always have the prettiest outfits and hair. Matches your playing! :D
Thank you, Ó Slattarra! :-) I like to create a mood and a theme in my videos, so perhaps that is part of the process...
Jessica Comeau seems so
So nice. Thank you for sharing your talent and gift.
Beautiful!
Great playing of one of my favourite medieval tunes
+simplefolkband This song was in my soul for a long time before it traveled at last through my fingers! Thank you for listening! :-)
Love this piece and you played it beautifully. I play it on guitar but have not tried it on dulcimer.....thanks for the inspiration!
Loved the outtake at the end......cracked me up because that happens to me all the time when I record.
J'ai un Dulcimer et j'aprends en te suivant ,je t'acompagne a la guitare aussi .voila merci pour tes videos
Je suis heureux que ma musique de dulcimer pourrait être une partie de votre expérience d'apprentissage. :-) Merci de m'avoir écouté.
Merci à vous , continuez c'est important (-;
So beautiful! Thank you!
Thank YOU, Bob! :-)
Klasse, So beautiful, wunderfoll schön.
You are so kind to say so, Wolfgang! Thank you very much! :-)
I like your icons on the side table.
Thank you, Gregory! They are actually Christmas gift boxes that make wonderful decorations as well... :-)
I am new to the Dulcimer world and I just discovered you..your playing is gorgeousness
Thank you so much, Monica! I am glad that you like my music, and I am happy that you have begun a new dulcimer adventure!
very well done, brava!
It sounds very cool) I want to play it)) Thank you!
Thank you, Wictor! You can learn more about the dulcimer with my “How to Play the Mountain Dulcimer” video series here on UA-cam!
@@JessicaComeauDulcimer ok, I will see!))
Very nice Jessica.
Thank you, Indy! :-)
beautiful. I love saltarello. I have a dulcimer & never thought of that. Where do you get a capo for a dulcimer?
Medieval music as well as many Renaissance pieces seem to be a natural fit for this instrument! Thank you so much! I use a Ron Ewing capo: ronewingdulcimers.com/Capos.htm
Makes me want roar like a bear and dance like stag a hare or a horse
Excellent. Thank you so much!
Thank YOU, dulcibard, for listening! I appreciate it. :-)
Beautiful❤
Thank you, Stephie! :-)
Hi Jessica, i use this tune in my song "King Henry" which is an old ballad, kind of the opposite to Beauty and the Beast. I learnt from a recording by a medieval group and play it on the Hammer Dulcimer which I sing with. It was lovely to hear the fluiditiy of your version without percussion. I see from Nonsuch Dulcimer club that you'll be a tutor next year.
I would like to hear your song, Damian! I've loved "Saltarello" for years; even when I was preteen it captivated me... I'm actually going to be a tutor THIS year at the Nonsuch Annual Weekend online. :-)
LOVE IT!!! =)
I'm glad you do! :-D Thank you!
Thank you Jessica, I really enjoyed this ! What tuning are you using ?
JohnH
I have that exact same keyboard. lol
Yes, I’ve enjoyed this keyboard’s abundant voice options, but I especially like the basic “Live! Grand Piano” setting. :-)
I would love to own your work in dvd video
Thanks for the reply Jessica !
(don't let that 'Cowpattie' from Texas lead you astray, lol)
John
fabutastic
Thank you, Declan! :-)
when are you coming to ireland?
One of these days, Declan, one of these days, I hope! There's only so long that I can resist the allure of good music, good company, and good cheese! ;-)
you will love it when you get here it can be heaven on earthxx
there are places in ireland that would blow you away words cant describe them
excelente! su dulcimer es de cuatro cuerdas?
Thank you, Daniela! :-) My dulcimer can have up to 4 strings, but I use three because that works better for fingerpicking and flatpicking.
Hy ! Playing epinette des vosges, bouzouki and banjo i am interessed of your work. Particulary to the "basses" you play. My epinette is tunned sometimes in D/G or C/F ( in quarte) or in A#/F (lin quinte). so my question is what is the foundamental ?
Hello from Brest, Britannie, France
Thank you for your questions, Fest! Standard tunings for mountain dulcimer include D-A-D, D-A-A, D-G-D, and C-G-C (although sometimes I play in C#-G#-C# or Db-Ab-Db). The bass string is an octave lower than the melody string (e.g. C3-G3-C4).
@@JessicaComeauDulcimer thank you too. I have found for 20 € in south of Finistere near from Quimper a old dulcimer (probally 50 or 70 years (looking like old musical instrument from the 1 war world) very bassicly simply. the sound is not so terrific. The 1 frete is ruined.I have tuned in DDAD. and now i understant why you put the capo on the 1 fret : becoaus to have the minor game without impossible to play celtic and medieval music.
Now i can play (or ty) to play your music. I met a guy there. A american named John Molineux who plays dulcimer since the sixtees. He has plays in the groupe of Roger Nicholson. He learn me a lot of think about this instrument. Do you know him ? He has a style near from yours i think. He is very friendly but i dont know if he travel back to the US
What a treasure! Perhaps it can be restored... :-) Yes, I have heard of both the players you mentioned, and I recall that Roger in particular played a lot of early music.
Wonderful playing. Surprising how versatile the MD us! Do you know the composer of this dance?
I am glad you enjoyed my arrangement, RL! As far as I can tell, this piece is anonymous and was composed in the 14th century. The arrangement, however, is mine. :-)
I was wondering if I could request a song from you. There is a video of a young lady playing the dulcimer by the name of Sara Morgan. She did a tune called "walkin' in the parolor" . I was wondering if you you could play and post that particular tune.
+Christopher Reilly Sarah Morgan is a wonderful person and a talented performer. You might want to check with her if you are looking for a copy of her unique arrangement of "Walking in the Parlor." Keep on enjoying the music! :-)
Great Stuff! I've checked out several of your videos. Do you have a CD, or is your music available as MP3 downloads? I've started building some mountain dulcimers and would love to have your music playing in the background to inspire me. :)
Thank you so much, Jim! I'm in the midst of working on several projects right now with my music, including developing a website and loading some sound clips to SoundCloud.com. You can follow my news on the "Pensacola Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers" page on Facebook. :-) My hopes are for a CD in the near future!
***** You got me for a customer!
Should this be played in the normal DAD tuning?
Ghosttoast., this song is indeed played with the strings tuned to D-A-D, but I put a capo on the first fret to place this song in the key of E minor. :-)
You can not be explained,,!
Indeed! I hope that the music will speak for itself and for me... :-)
Beautiful music. I peoduce a twice monthly podcast called "The Old Father Williams Storytelling Podcast' featuring original & classical tales. I would love, with your permission, to feature your music in the podcast - with full attribution, of course - along with contact info, etc. Please let me know if you're interested in this sort of collaboration.
That sounds wonderful, George! Please visit my website to find my contact info. :-)