Mountain Dulcimer - Dulcimerica Video Podcast #65

[GroundedSaugage]

I have never seen a dulcimer like that....

Where did you get it???

[dread66mon]

That's a Clemmer double-neck - I play a Folkcraft double these days. : )

[dulcimerlover]

That sounds a little like "John Henry" that was once played by Stephen Seifert :D

[dread66mon]

It's got a little Seifert influence in there, for sure!

[str8fellow]

You're the steel, bending man!

[dread66mon]

LOL! I like that. : )

[brotherbleu]

Great job Bing...another good video as always. You must like your Clemmer, I haven't seen that thing leave your lap...lol. Yeah, I posted a couple videos on my page finally.One of me and sam being dumb from like 2 or 3 years ago and then a music one. I just got a new camera though so everything will be better quality than those other videos. Later!

[dread66mon]

Thanks, Josh - Yeah, I love this Clemmer. I'll check out your videos here soon!

[MFord2108]

Hi Bing! Great version of John Henry. I will try to learn it. There is a great version by by Memphis Slim on harmonica that I recommend for any collection. I just love blues on the dulcimer. Thanks for the lesson and the inspiration!

Martin

[dread66mon]

I'll look for that - thanks, Martin!

[blackhillsdulcimers]

Hi Bing! Sure do love the sound of that double neck. My compliments to the builder of that dulcimer. It has a wonderful clear tone.

[dread66mon]

That's all Mike Clemmer - and she's a young dulcimer still, excited to hear what she'll sound like with some more energy, love and vigor in her.

[BuckoFutreal]

Nice playing! You make me want to put the dulcimer in my lap and get my thumb in on the fretting action.

[dread66mon]

Hey Mike - thanks man, I appreciate that. You do just fine without the thumb, it's really a matter of physiology, I think. I feel *some* limitations in the thumb, as I also feel much freedom. I've tried frets-forward and it's kinda late in the game to switch stances, perhaps.

[jostilley]

What a nice series of instruments you have, Bing! And thank you for bringing us the blues.

[dread66mon]

Thank you, very kindly, Josh.

[quintank]

Excellent blues number! You know, if you had painted the room the right green, you could FX any background you want.

John Henry is a great tune -- one of the first I learned to Carter Family-style flatpick on the guitar.

Q

[dread66mon]

I *almost* went with chroma-key green, but figured it would hop up the wrong chakra.  I chose "Merlin Blue" because it corresponds with the throat chakra - an area that needs a lot of work over in this camp. Jammin' "John Henry" with you would be heaps of fun - hope we can do it soon. Thanks, Q.

[davidsummerford]

good show...both numbers superb

[dread66mon]

Thank you, David. Did you get my last e-mail about Suwannee Retreat 2008 (the one later this year) YouTube mail's been acting strangely.