My Autoharp

A story--LOLL
I googled her-here is what I found.
I will always treasure my memory of her.

Gertrude M., 91. Died on October 8, 1997 in Suffern, N.Y., after a short illness. Graduated from Teachers College in 1925, became music teacher and supervisor in Nyack schools. Very active in Rockland County community organizations. Returned to teaching in Ramapo School District from 1960 to 1976. In retirement she initiated music programs in Suffern day care centers. Last year she wrote original songs and compiled a multicultural songbook. She discovered and nurtured musical talent in generations of children. A truly creative person, artist, musician, writer, traveler, and inspiration to family, colleagues and many friends.

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[waywardmess]

Thanks for sharing!

[sherrilynn115oo]

Thank you for watching Rolando! It's very nice to meet you!!

[MerlynSchutterle]

I see you don't use picks on your fingers. I don't use picks at all because of the scratch sound they give. I pick out the melody with my little finger a lot. I grow the nail a little longer. Sure have to get the thumb hardened in to play it bare fingered. I'll check out you others too.

[sherrilynn115oo]

I do use the thumb pick. LOLL My nails are usually long enough on my right hand to hear while strumming. Although they chip if I really get into a song! Thank you so much for your comment! It's very nice to meet you! I'd love to hear you play! Happy New Year!!

[ziadgaldino]

Iam in love with you guys...The best..! Its not only how good you guys can sing...but that love in doing this togheter ! Greattttt!

[sherrilynn115oo]

Thank you so much! Yea, it's great that we can be together having so much fun!!

[PHJimY]

I just re-read my previous post and realized that I made four spelling mistakes in the first sentence. These were typos...Honest. I do know how to spell "school","teacher" and "career" and "schools" again. Notice that I did spell School and teacher correctly in the rest of the post. What an embarrassment.

[PHJimY]

I taught in four scools over my carrer as a techer and all four scools had a dusty, out of tune Autoharp in the storeroom closet when I went to the school. I got them out, cleaned them up, tuned them and used them. When the other teachers heard how lovely they sounded, I had trouble getting the 'harp away from them. I have a few Autoharps of my own now that I'm retired and still love the sound. Thanks for your touching story and your lovely playing (and singing of course)

[Freethinker12341]

jarama valley by woody guthrie??!

[joelstanyer]

This is definately not my type of music, but even i can tell shes amazing (Y)

[Chukkalady]

One of the greatest parts of this video is the look of love and admiration on your "spouse's" face.....BEAUTIFUL! Thank you!

[MrRocker66]

OMG!!!!!!!!! your voice is so nice you are just amazing

[RosiRrivera]

I have to agree with everyone else, you have a very beautiful voice and the sound of your voice goes hand in hand with the music from the autoharp, I could listen to this repeatedly.

[TZ2OurLittleDogToo]

Love your voice - it has a wonderful quality!

thanks for sharing -

please play and sing more here!!!

[POWEROFFIVE1]

great story and playing nice job sherri.

[polpol12]

please play "Wildwood flower", thanks!