Rosin the Beau

[LukeLombard]

Scott William Patrick, may you find that the last stop on your road is a merry one, beyond the wild clouds and stormy skies you so skillfully danced through in life, on wings cobbled together with scattered prayers and duct tape. Even as you close your eyes, I raise my glass to the bravest, toughest, savviest old brush pilot scoundrel I ever had the misfortune to lay eyes on.

So, I ask you. Strangers, friends, lads and lasses, raise a glass to my old Rosin The Beau!

[ProStreetPinto]

Great Song, I Have A 4String Dulcimer Trying To Play This Song But Cant Do It Do You Or Anyone Reading This Comment Know The Numbers To Play It Like 0 1 3 0 1 2 3 You Know? 0=DontFret 1=fret 1 I Really Need Some Help With Please Reply!

[calliefrances]

I really love this song. Thanks for playing it. It has quite a history if you look it up on line.

[fahzbehn]

A song that has haunted me since my youth. My grandfather played is during family gatherings and while at 1800-1840s reenactments. Beautifully done.

[rod1148]

I learned this (sort of) in DAA but now have retuned to DAD. Trying my best to follow your fingers.... does anyone have the DAD tabs for this? Just love this style!

[Raftsmanship]

OK... now you've done it... I've gotta go and buy a dulcimer. Inspirational work.

( Is it just me... or do I keep hearing something like a bagpipe playing when I hear a dulcimer? There is definately a wind instrument sound along side it?)

Maybe its just the alcohol!

More tunes please!!

[randyjunk]

Awesome Ken - did you go skate right after that? I know I've seen that shirt somewhere...

[kbrigby]

Actually, Rachael snaked the shirt from me and took it to Michigan.

[mollybrown89]

another great video. I just received my first dulcimer and am enjoying it alot.

Thanks for sharing.

[rod1148]

Love this song! Does anyone know if the tabs are posted somewhere? Preferably for DAA tuning. I've been playing a dulcimer for only a month or so. Would love to someday play with this kind of skill!

[rosin40]

lmao rosin is my name seriously...

[beatcop49]

What chords are you using for the lowest notes? I'm trying to learn.

thanks in advance,

[kbrigby]

The progression for the verse is D-G-D-Bm-A and then D-G-D-A-D. The chorus is pretty much the same except for a higher G chord. I hope this helps.

[beatcop49]

It helpe tremendously....thanks

[beatcop49]

Dude, that's some good music.

[wvlavender]

you've only played three months more than me.. and you play sooo well! grrr! :)

[wvlavender]

I'm soo glad to see a pro playing this and simple gifts, I'm learning these now. Thanks for taking the time to share these!

[kbrigby]

Thanks but I'm no where near "pro" status especially since I've only been playing the MD since January. You'll have to check out dread66mon's version of "Rosin the Beau" for the full "pro" treatment. I look forward to seeing your "Rosin" and "Simple Gifts" videos once you get them posted.

[dread66mon]

Great playing!

[kbrigby]

Thanks dude! My treatment was a bit more simplistic than yours but, hey, I gotta start somewhere. Maybe I need some of that primal dulcimer therapy...heh, heh.

[Dulcimerist]

What kind of mic are you using again? Is it simply built into your camera? If you're able to pick one up, the MXL 2003 condenser mic is phenomenal with dulcimers, combined with an inexpensive ART mic preamp! ;)

[kbrigby]

These first videos are all recorded using the built-in mic on the camera. Needless to say, the sound quality is less than desirable. I do have an MXL condenser mic and an M-Audio MobilePre and I'm currently working on recording some new videos using this setup for audio. Stay tuned...

[Dulcimerist]

Cool!  Which model MXL mic? :)

[kbrigby]

MXL 990...the cheap one...but I'm happy with it for now.

[Dulcimerist]

Awesome playing, as always!!!

[philxbx]

I love this tune!! Your Dulcimer sounds beautiful, I want one!!!!!

[kbrigby]

Thanks! Yeah, it's one of my favorite tunes also. The McSpadden sounds alot better live. This recording doesn't do it justice.