Hammered Dulcimer ~ Scottish set of tunes

[MrLuridan]

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

[Ptarmi]

@MrLuridan Glad you enjoy this music.

Aye ye canny beat a wee touch o' the Heedrum Hodrum! :-)

[ashman9992]

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

[BlackFolkAndPiano]

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

[Peggy91193]

Lovely playing!

[jubjub76]

awesome 

[JusticeDickinson]

Very nice style. I enjoyed the arrangement very much.

Jess Dickinson

[meinnm2002]

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]

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! ;-)

[thedulcimer]

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?

[Ptarmi]

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.

[wolf198434]

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

[Ptarmi]

Sorry mate, it takes me all my time to 'make' my Breakfast in the morning!

Google: Rick Thum ... he's yer Man!

[dhhammerdulcimer47]

@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.

[dhhammerdulcimer47]

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

[Blermo2]

I built Rick's dulcimers for 3 years with him and I can tell you there are NO cut corners when these things are made.

[girlswithguitars859]

Check out Rick Thum great hammered dulcimers that he crafts. I just came from KMW weekend festival and he was there selling them. There very nice and sound great.

[thestever]

I'm looking to buy a hammered dulcimer. What's the best brand?

[hmrdulcimer]

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.

[lightuplightup]

That is lovely playing, I could sit and listen to this all day, keep it up.

[Ptarmi]

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

Cheers, Dick

[JSCWhistler]

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

[Ptarmi]

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.

[purplemailbox]

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

[dickmilesmusic]

very scottish,really good.

[Ptarmi]

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

Cheers,

Dick

[Ptarmi]

Thanks. Sorry, the tunes are:

Strathspey: The Braes of Tullymet

6/8s: Scarce o' Tatties & Drummond Castle

Cheers

Dick

[Ptarmi]

Sorry, that should read Tulliemet!