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Post by carolinablues on Oct 3, 2013 10:48:14 GMT -5
Not to be confused with the hammered dulcimer, the Appalachian dulcimer is played in a manner similar to other fretted instruments. I seems to be unique to the early European settlers in America. The sound is in my opinion, a haunting tone that mimics the emotions of the early mountain music. I can still recall my Grandmother playing an old Irish Lullaby on the dulcimer. I've tried to recreate the sound, but not being musically talented, it's not something I can do.
Here is an example of the Mountain Dulcimer.
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Post by celeste on Oct 12, 2013 20:10:00 GMT -5
I grew up at the very southern tip of the Appalachians, and the Appalachian Dulcimer was not uncommon. I had one at one time and used to play it. I think that it must have been borrowed from my sister. I don't have it now. It would be fun to play one again.
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Post by Admin on Oct 12, 2013 21:17:09 GMT -5
Celeste, We all would love tohear you play.
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Post by carolinablues on Oct 13, 2013 6:18:54 GMT -5
I grew up at the very southern tip of the Appalachians, and the Appalachian Dulcimer was not uncommon. I had one at one time and used to play it. I think that it must have been borrowed from my sister. I don't have it now. It would be fun to play one again. Celeste, do you recall who made your Dulcimer? I've tried a few different ones (Folkcraft, Cabin Creek) but it makes a difference on the materials used. I've tried to find one that has the sound I heard as a child. But I don't really know how much of those memories are real and how much are simply childhood dreams. I would love to hear your dulcimer playing! Denise
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Post by celeste on Oct 13, 2013 7:47:12 GMT -5
It has been many years since I had it. I think that my sister has it now. I'll find out. I know that she bought it in Berea, Kentucky.
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Post by carolinablues on Oct 17, 2013 12:10:58 GMT -5
Thanks Celeste.
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