Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Hammered Dulcimer

This post might just be for me alone, but I really like the sound that comes from this instrument.

Heaven (Bryan Adams' song)


9 comments:

From the Middle East said...

Brother Joel,

I loved the way Rich Mullins used it in his music!

Peace to you brother,
From the Middle East

Joel B. said...

Yes, me too! I have a blog post scheduled to post tonight that has two songs on which he plays the hammered dulcimer. Hearing a Third Day song yesterday, on which Rich played it (the song will be on my post later) is what got me thinking about this. He sure was a pro on that instrument!

John Fincher said...

This comes from a man who admits liking Pat Boone's "metal" songs. ;-)

Joel B. said...

You'll never find me staying on the same page for too long when it comes to my musical tastes! =)

Matthew Daelon said...

They had these awesome instruments at the Renaissance Festival this year! I love them.

lydia joy said...

Me too!! I love this instrument!! My hubs can play at least one song on any instrument in the whole world, and he can play a lovely Christmas tune on the dulcimer........( I think Julie has one of these!)

Ever heard of a bowed sultry.............that's lovely too!!

Joel B. said...

Matthew,

I don't think I've ever seen one 'in real life.' :) I think a concert would be wonderful, or even just being there in a room while someone plays one.

Lydia,

Wow... that's pretty cool! I pretty much play two instruments: I can play Chopsticks on the piano and I can play the kazoo!

Maureen said...

Thanks for this Joel. Such a beautiful sound! Mystical and magical, like from a fairy tale. Makes me want to hear more!

Joel B. said...

Maureen,

I agree, it's so very beautiful. I spent a little bit of time on youtube with the search phrase 'hammered dulcimer.' Lots of great stuff out there!

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