My wife and I used to go to a Hungarian restaurant across the river, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, called the Blue Danube. They had a young man that would play this instrument in the evening on the weekends. It wasn't a fancy place, but the owners were very nice, the food was plentiful and delicious, and the addition of the sounds of the hammer dulcimer made the atmosphere romantic and wonderful. This video brings back happy memories of me, and my young, beautiful wife, and later, our first little son. Unfortunately, The Blue Danube closed a few years back because the owner retired and his children didn't want to continue with the restaurant. I hope he and his wife enjoyed their retirement as much as we enjoyed their special restaurant.
@thisisme29958 ай бұрын
Lovely story.
@oilpntr8 ай бұрын
I’m a Detroiter as well - St Casimir from the old neighborhood- Merry Christmas
@2listening18 ай бұрын
I miss so many old restaurants. 😻💛🙏
@kmlammto8 ай бұрын
I attended West Virginia University in the late 70’s. This instrument is found throughout Appalachia. One of my roommates was from Iran. He said the Persians called this instrument the “Santa”. I suspect that this type of instrument evolved in many places independently as it is a combination percussion and stringed instrument, the most primitive kinds of instruments.
@chrismccarthy14558 ай бұрын
Lo these many years ago I to enjoyed the Blue Danube in Windsor.
@SplendentEileen7 ай бұрын
This was beautiful! Thank you for mentioning that it's originally a Ukrainian carol. As a Ukrainian I do appreciate this!
@marcaribe50847 ай бұрын
I had no idea. I truly appreciate learning this!
@michelemcintyre97497 ай бұрын
Yes, I'm 65 and all these years had no idea!❣️👍🏼
@Roxy115157 ай бұрын
🇺🇦 ❤
@chelseabrinkman77897 ай бұрын
My favorite carol.
@battousaicrescent7 ай бұрын
and people wonder why transiberian orchestra is renowned for this song x'D it's in the name "trans-siberian"
@melissacovert48208 ай бұрын
I sang in an ensemble choir a couple of years ago and we had a guest accompanist who played hammered dulcimer. About ten minutes into rehearsal, our director stopped everyone and said “Alright, we’re all just gonna take a break and spend 5 minutes watching the hammered dulcimer together, so when that’s over, I’ll have your focus again.” 😂 Truly a mesmerizing instrument, and so well-played. Such a pleasant lady too!
@coramorgan4068 ай бұрын
She played this absolutely beautifully!!! The Dynamics are spot on and add to the magical feeling 🥰
@miriamgold55257 ай бұрын
That's the feeling I got too. I didn't know how to describe it. Magical and whimsical. Thank you, I loved it. Will you play us another song?
@Something_serious...7 ай бұрын
I got goosebumps.
@elizabeth103928 ай бұрын
I didn't know the carol was Ukrainian and I didn't know the hammer dulcimer can be traced back to ancient Egypt. So I've learned two interesting facts and listened to you play. The carol sounds divine on that dulcimer. Thank you. ❣️ Merry Christmas!
@MegaBumblebee6668 ай бұрын
The tune originated from Ukraine not the song. The actual song translates to something like Bountiful, bountiful, a New Year’s carol, A little swallow flew and started to twitter, to summon the master: “Come out, come out, O master look at the sheep pen, there the ewes have yeaned and the lambkins have been born Your goods are great, you will have a lot of money, The good is good for you, you will have a measure of money. If not money, then chaff you have a dark-eyebrowed wife.” Bountiful, bountiful, a New Year’s carol, A little swallow flew.
@peggersf97098 ай бұрын
@@MegaBumblebee666thank you for this information. Very interesting
@burnyizland8 ай бұрын
@@MegaBumblebee666 Thank you so much for this translation. In all my years performing this song I never heard those words!
@jackjohnson2918 ай бұрын
The version most of us know today was actually adapted for the film Home Alone-true story.
@burnyizland8 ай бұрын
@@jackjohnson291 I had been performing it for many years before that movie came out and still perform it in different iterations to this day. No, it isn't. I'm not saying John Williams didn't conduct a version for it, I'm saying it's not the most known version.
@ncmomma73848 ай бұрын
She was my favorite music teacher! I had her in elementary school! She's the sweetest!
@TheKinseth7 ай бұрын
The sound of a hammered dulcimer has always given me chills, and so has this song. Hearing this was a full-body experience.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
I’m so happy to share my passion!
@psum65376 ай бұрын
Years ago I had a coworker that taught himself to play the hammered dulcimer. He was a cancer survivor and would go to the cancer center to play for people firming chemo. He made pillow cases for all their pillows, and would bake cakes for them. What an amazing human!
@deedeetibbits6 ай бұрын
Yes! We should all be more like that!
@kasha7038 ай бұрын
Slight detail --- it's a Ukrainian *New Year's* carol, not a Christmas carol originally but a song about prosperity in the upcoming spring. Still, this is a lovely interpretation of a wonderful tune, and the percussive quality of the Hammered Dulcimer really suits it well. No wonder it's your favorite to play on this gorgeous instrument!
@deedeetibbits8 ай бұрын
Interesting information. Thank you!
@existenceispain_geekthesiren8 ай бұрын
Boosting this comment, it's fun info!
@V.U.4six8 ай бұрын
Very cool, it’s a very appealing tune
@user-jc8rz2jj9r8 ай бұрын
Then WHY are the words Christmas is here and Merry Christmas sung throughout it? ‘Christmas is here, bringing good cheer etc.’
@lovealwaysmom8 ай бұрын
@user-jc8rz2jj9r I was also wondering the same. So I GTS. According to Wikipedia "Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol, which is based on the Ukrainian song called "Shchedryk.” The music to “Carol of the Bells” was taken from the original Ukrainian song written by Mykola Leontovych while the English-language lyrics were written by Peter Wilhousky. "Leontovych wrote "Shchedryk" in 1914, and in 1936 Wilhousky wrote English lyrics for it, creating "Carol of the Bells".[1] The Ukrainian music is in the public domain; Wilhousky's lyrics, however, are under copyright owned by Carl Fischer Music."
@ceceliahayslip568 ай бұрын
Perfection....just how the Carol of the Bells should be played...loved every note....
@spyder0278 ай бұрын
Trans Siberian Orchestra has an amazing rendition of Carol of the Bells
@koreydanslemaison62758 ай бұрын
@as-cf7rxis this a real comment im losing it
@spyder0278 ай бұрын
@as-cf7rx I hope this is a joke. Look them up there a cool band its not woke
@clavd89328 ай бұрын
Grandma is a rockstar!!!! Excellent job!!!
@erikadogmomanddoc7 ай бұрын
I can honestly say this is the best hammered dulcimer music I've ever heard. Beautiful
@sunnieemerson68147 ай бұрын
listen to magical strings on youtube, a couple
@Cniden8 ай бұрын
I did NOT expect it to make those sounds but this is HEAVENLY 😍 How is this not more known?? Also the perfect control of the volume and the little drill sounds is insaaaaane 😍
@Just_Call_Me_Tim8 ай бұрын
Those hammers bounce super easily off the strings. I've messed around with them in the past at craft fairs growing up in E. Tennessee, and they're something else altogether when you can hear them in person!
@amiralitehranchi88628 ай бұрын
Check out the persian santoor, you’ll love it. hammered dulcimers stayed very popular in persisn music.
@TWKPixelHero8 ай бұрын
They're popular in the Appalachia region of the USA. There are a lot of hand crafters throughout the mountains, including linear versions and linear chromatic ones!
@srazzeto8 ай бұрын
@@TWKPixelHeroThese instruments are one of my favorite parts of the NC State fair. Beautiful and unusual instruments, glad there are people keeping the skill of playing them alive.
@tatzja80747 ай бұрын
We have a wonderful shop in Seattle where they let anyone play with them. They are so fun to play around with. Even if you have no musical talent whatsoever, somehow you still feel like you’re making beautiful sounds. If you’re ever visiting Seattle, the shop is called Dusty Strings. They have amazing harps they let you play too and the staff are friendly and passionate about sharing the love of these amazing instruments.
@ukestudio30028 ай бұрын
Beautiful rendition of a traditional favorite. Wonderfully done . The instrument suits the merry melody. Thank you for posting .!
@mtsanri8 ай бұрын
Interesting that you describe it as merry, I find it more mysterious and a bit blue. Great performance nonetheless.
@amel27848 ай бұрын
@@mtsanriI think the merry sound comes from all of the bells for which this was originally written. I've always thought of bells as being a merry sound also.
@Emil-Antonowsky8 ай бұрын
Merry? It's straight from hell! In a good way! 😂😂😂
@d.b.42017 ай бұрын
That was just BEAUTIFUL!!! One of my favorite Christmas song! What a special person you are to be able to play such a beautiful sounding instrument! Thank you for sharing & God bless! 👏👏👏👏👏
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
I’ve LOVED it ever since the first time I heard it on Mackinaw Island!
@GhostBearCommander7 ай бұрын
This instrument needs to get more representation in the mainstream spotlight. It’s incredibly beautiful and haunting.
@mitchelljohnston99208 ай бұрын
I first heard the hammer dulcimer while a student at West Virginia University... folks playing during Mountaineer Week. You're a great player of a soul touching instrument. Beautiful!!
@jpwald79998 ай бұрын
When was this? I'm a old grad (1970) of WVU. Don't remember hearing the instrument while there, but I have a hammered dulcimer made in Virginia around 1980 by a friend. Time to get it out and learn some tunes!
@michaeltalley518 ай бұрын
I had a friend in the 1970s whose family was from Philippi, and an uncle of his there was one of three people in the whole country that made hammer dulcimers.
@TheUnknownSophy8 ай бұрын
Sam Rizzetta made hammered dulcimers in West Virginia, also played in the fabulous folk group Trapezoid.
@wildtimes33688 ай бұрын
Nice to see some fellow Mountaineers. Spent a year there on the Ag Science campus studying landscape architecture but decided chemistry was my thing. Finished up at Marshall at home in Huntington, but love WVU and Morgantown. My brother and sister went there for dentistry and English. The PRT was useful but had a tendency to break down when I needed to get to class.
@WVKnifeEnthusiast8 ай бұрын
hello fellow Mountaineers! 2014 parks and rec grad here! great school and great times!
@evie78458 ай бұрын
I’m 73 and have never heard of this instrument before!!!This song was beautiful!!!Thank you for sharing!!!❤
@TheMpo19868 ай бұрын
I'm 37 and have never heard of YOU before
@elram26498 ай бұрын
I think The Beatles used it on a song... 🤔
@AWizardAndaMouse34328 ай бұрын
@@TheMpo1986I’m 15, and I haven’t heard of you.
@minecat-anisapria-79657 ай бұрын
@@TheMpo1986What a strange comment. XD
@ihazdashcam7 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing. Beautiful. CAROL OF THE BELLS is one of my few favorite Christmas songs. Looking forward to seeing you play more.
@maneckineckbeard17497 ай бұрын
Hah!! Good to know I'm not alone- this is one of my few favorite Christmas songs, as well! I always thought I was alone!😅😅😅
@girlovecupcake8 ай бұрын
This instrument is so enchanting and beautiful to hear thank you for sharing ❤
@blackoak49788 ай бұрын
It's amazing the wide latitude for expression that the instrument gives you. The resonance from the strings with the capacity to play quickly that percussion allows... It's really mind blowing.
@VSVickery8 ай бұрын
Nicely stated… what I would have commented, had I the words. 😊
@joyceswearingen59308 ай бұрын
Fabulous! Thank you! My mother is 86 and has just started taking piano lessons. I'm sending this to her.
@carliencoetzee36748 ай бұрын
Bravo! Hats off to her! May she live long to enjoy her piano!
@estherdelport99988 ай бұрын
There is a tutorial and sheet music on the KZfaq channel Pianote. Hats off to your mother from South Africa
@briggslcp8 ай бұрын
Oh, how do I know deep in my bones that I would love your mother! May she make beautiful music for years and years to come!
@fidanaliyeva45347 ай бұрын
I've never seen and never heard anyone playing the Carol of the Bells on such rare and beautiful instrument!.. 😃🤩 It was Manifique, Hypnotising and I would even say so touching! 🥲😌🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 It made me feel indeed incredible by gifting me magical feelings!.... 😍 THANK YOU, DEAR LADY! 👑🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🌹💐🌺🎊🎄🎊
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Thank for your interest!
@fidanaliyeva45347 ай бұрын
@@deedeetibbits It was my pleasure 🙏🏻🙂 God Bless You! 💜🙏🏻💚 Stay safe! 🙏🏻😇
@concuerdas36727 ай бұрын
¡Fantastic! Thank you very much for sharing such a jewel!
@hawaiiansoulrebel8 ай бұрын
Amazing! Carol of the Bells is my favorite Christmas song. The hammered dulcimer lends such a unique sound. ❤
@NB790328 ай бұрын
The hammered dulcimer is seriously one of the most beautiful instrumental sounds there is.
@JKVisFX8 ай бұрын
I have not heard a hammered dulcimer in ages. What a pleasant surprise to find this video on KZfaq. It has such a wonderfully rich yet light and delicate sound. Thank you for this.
@deepeetut7 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching the elderly play instruments
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Haha… I don’t FEEL very old!
@kevinsundelin86398 ай бұрын
What a beautiful instrument and playing my favorite Christmas song. Blessings to Ukraine this Christmas and thank you to Ukraine for bringing us this amazing song, and thank you for playing it! Merry Christmas
@liaspooked49808 ай бұрын
Carol of the Bells is by far my favorite christmas tune. I ve always been obsessed by how chilling and haunting the melody sounds. So serious, mysterious and dangerous, yet enchanting all the same. I picture a frigid landscape disappearing under a stormy blizzard, any remnants of light struggling to survive in midst of it all. It's like the bells warn you to not take the cold lightly and to not forget how unforgiving winters can be. Incredibly atmospheric!
@OOKIE_DOOKIE8 ай бұрын
If you would like to know, the original lyrics to the song are not about christmas at all, its about a Shchedryk ("Bountiful Evening") which is a Ukrainian shchedrivka, or New Year's song, known in English as "The Little Swallow". And about how the little bird is calling out for the master of the house to bring them bountiful luck and good crops
@ButacuPpucatuB8 ай бұрын
You played so beautifully! Thank you for sharing your gift of music. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
@RioGirl168 ай бұрын
All very beautiful; the song, the instrument and the musician. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas ✝️
@mooseboots57408 ай бұрын
That was absolutely beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Thank you for sharing! ☃️🎄❤️
@_creighton8 ай бұрын
Listening to this on my computer system with my wife and son, while aware that the same song on the same instriment were being heard centuries ago by my ancestors in small rooms across the old world. Timeless. thank you for sharing.
@kristiinasalonen81188 ай бұрын
" The instrument is from the ancient Egypt..an Ukrainian christmas carol..". An amazing and inspiring woman- Merry Christmas for you and worldpeace for everyone 😍🥰🌻🌲🎁🎄☮
@tmcampbell92158 ай бұрын
Thank you! Clapping loudly for your beautiful performance. Merry Christmas to you. Maine.
@dwntwnjuliet177 ай бұрын
What a treat! I'm from Tennessee and we all love the music of a dulcimer. You did a fabulous job. Carol of the Bells is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Merry Christmas and Have a Blessed New Year.🍾 🥂
@RagsMcKay238 ай бұрын
Great use of dynamics. I like your version a lot. Simple and follows the main theme of the song.
@VNCoops3338 ай бұрын
A.k.a. “Schedryk.” It’s a winter song. You played this tune divinely. Thank you for this video, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
@dougoverhoff75682 ай бұрын
This has always been my favorite Carol, too.❤😊
@teencykizmitt99558 ай бұрын
It is so Beautiful, tears fall as that was my momma's song she played piano, every Christmas music surrounded us. Thank You for the Beauty, and the memories of my Momma❤
@popper032448 ай бұрын
This is really amazing to listen to. To think people hundreds of years ago made and played these instruments.
@Io-Io-Io8 ай бұрын
They did a lot of things worth remembering and discovering
@FalconAnno758 ай бұрын
Check out the Hurrian Hymn no 6 from 14th century bc :)
@EricT37698 ай бұрын
Musicians never cease to amaze me. I have heard of the dulcimer before, but you rarely hear it these days. I’m so glad KZfaq recommended this…a definite holiday treat! Thank you for the lovely post, and I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season.
@nunyabidness60457 ай бұрын
Wow that was amazing! Thank you for sharing such a unique instrument and a talent for playing it. ❤ Hope your Christmas was merry and filled with love and many blessings! ✝️🕊👼
@debbiebalnaves48427 ай бұрын
Oh I haven't heard this since I was a kid back in the 1960s. There was a lady in our neighborhood who played that song every Christmas on one of those. I always thought it was beautiful 🥰 Thank you for the memory 😊
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Oh! I’m glad it brought good memories back! It IS a wonderful instrument 🎶
@lindashipman82538 ай бұрын
My family and I attended a music festival in Branson, Missouri, many years ago and were delighted by a young man playing a hammered dulcimer - my 5-year-old daughter told me that she thought that was probably the instrument the angels play in Heaven. I had to agree. Beautiful rendition of one of my favorite carols!
@karibear65048 ай бұрын
That was beautiful Ms. DeeDee. Thank you for brightening our holidays with your talent.
@anyascelticcreations7 ай бұрын
Very pretty. One of my very early exposures to life music was when my family visited a local fair. A woman was creating the most exquisite sound I'd ever heard. I asked her what the instrument was and she said it was a hammer dulcimer. I later learned that the song was the music box dancer. I would love to hear that again someday.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Ohhh… I actually play that song🎶. Thanks for the idea!
@lisatiptoes8 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. My mother loved this instrument.
@emilyb53078 ай бұрын
This is beautiful! I've always loved the resonance of a Dulcimer's sound. It's pure magic. Well played - I hope your holidays are bright and full of joy this season!
@darlenemfreestone64048 ай бұрын
Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing!❤️
@dianamoore22418 ай бұрын
I play a Lap Dulcimer by ear. Haven't tried this song yet.
@evalinawarne13378 ай бұрын
My family is from GERMANY. I love this instrument. Bring my Heart MANY lovely memories ❤️ Thank you. One of my favorite songs. You can play this all year round. BLESSED CHRISTMAS Love hugs and prayers
@cherylsteidel38667 ай бұрын
My mom's friend played one too. It was beautiful to listen to him..sadly, thry are both gone but I like to think he's playing in heaven to my mom
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
I’m hoping so!
@mademgrey7 ай бұрын
This brought back memories from elementary school. My music teacher used to love playing this instrument. I was in awe of how she remembered what strings made what sound and how she made twinkle twinkle little star sound so magical.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
I started out as an elementary music teacher! Loved it!
@mademgrey7 ай бұрын
It was because of her (and later on my mother) I decided to pick up band in middle & high school. However they've also given me the appreciation of all sorts of instruments, big & small. @@deedeetibbits
@user-yw8xz3sw7j8 ай бұрын
Космически!!! ЗВУКИ планет нашего времени... СПАСИБО ВАМ ЗА ТРУД ВО ИМЯ МИРА! И У ВАС ЭТО ПОЛУЧАЕТСЯ НА ОТЛИЧНО!!! ПРОДОЛЖАЙТЕ РАДОВАТЬ ПРОСТРАНСТВО!!!
@CanadianSmoke8 ай бұрын
Cosmic!!! SOUNDS of the planets of our time... THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK IN THE NAME OF PEACE! AND YOU DO IT EXCELLENTLY!!! CONTINUE TO MAKE THE SPACE HAPPY!!!
@deedeetibbits8 ай бұрын
Спасибо
@KarenWooten-gt2sp6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. It's my favorite carol. I reconnect with my family that have passed listening to this song. It's beautiful and healing ❤
@deedeetibbits6 ай бұрын
I’m SO GLAD you “got” what I was trying to put out there☺️
@JonnySublime6 ай бұрын
This is stunning. Most people don’t even know how to turn their signal light on in their car.
@deedeetibbits6 ай бұрын
Haha….right!
@andyperkins86208 ай бұрын
The algorithm somehow led me to your channel and I am glad it did. That was beautiful!!!!!! I’ve always loved the sound of the hammer dulcimer. Thank you for sharing this.
@randygreen0078 ай бұрын
Imagine growing up in this house filled with all this wonderful music! What a blessing! Merry Christmas. ❤️🎄❤️
@rianmilit8 ай бұрын
This is my favourite Carrol, and you gave us such a beautiful rendition.
@alastairgreen67837 ай бұрын
Carol.
@fidgetsbricks7 ай бұрын
I went to the Biltmore Estate recently and had the pleasure to see and hear this instrument played in person. It’s such a lovely sound.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
I probably have met the player🎶!
@fidgetsbricks7 ай бұрын
@@deedeetibbits You’re right! I did, I wondered why you looked familiar. Keep on playing and blessing the ears of everyone you meet.
@LoriannSmithsanpell8 ай бұрын
What a beautiful instrument, and it gave an enchanting sound to a wonderful carol. Thank you for playing it for us in celebration of the Christmas season! ❤
@0Mayweed08 ай бұрын
My favourite christmas carol. Beautifully played. Thank you😊
@jakeyjervis8 ай бұрын
Ooh the dynamics come across lovely! You could be a drummer too lol. Fantastic job ma'am.
@debbiethompson62408 ай бұрын
The Dulcimer makes beautiful music! I love "Carol of the Bells."
@amel27848 ай бұрын
Such a lovely sound. Thank you. 🎄🎄🎻🎶🎶 Merry Christmas!
@johnduffy65468 ай бұрын
WOW...Please excuse me while I pick up my jaw...I am mesmerized
@MyShalora8 ай бұрын
What a perfect instrument for this amazing song! It is one of my favorite Christmas carols, and you play it beautifully! I love your dynamics. Thank you so much for sharing this!
@morgand9137 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite Christmas songs, you have such a rare and beautiful talent ! ❤
@gman-zm4if8 ай бұрын
What beautiful rendition of Carol Of The Bells... PERFECTION!!! I have found my go to artist when I want to hear this wonderful piece of music...such a great song. Thank you for sharing your magnificent talent. ....Merry Christmas love
@Chr.U.Cas16228 ай бұрын
Dear Misses Tibbits 👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic! A beautiful instrument played by a beautiful Lady. Thanks a lot for recording, editing, uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and health in particular
@monicaibanez26017 ай бұрын
Que belleza de sonido tirne este instrumento. Ella toca precioso. Me encantó ❤❤❤❤❤
@monimonica95297 ай бұрын
Algunas Mónica's tenemos oído para estas "Delicadezas". 🔔 🎶 🤩
@13rookie_Monster7 ай бұрын
My dog just immediately came over to me and smiled to this 🥰 think it's his new favorite
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Hahaha!
@revelationakagoldeneagle80458 ай бұрын
Beautiful instrument, beautifully played. Thank You. While living in Maggie Valley NC I met many people who played bluegrass, folk, jazz and more. The dulcimer was a favorite of mine to listen to. 🪶 Have a very Merry Christmas 🌲 everyone!
@at_brunch38528 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you as well. 🇨🇦🎄🌟🕊💛🎶🌹🎁
@ms.annthrope4158 ай бұрын
Perfect instrument for the carol of thr bells. Its crystal clear sounds and resonance evokes a cold snowy night, silent except for this music in the background.
@christyaustin48337 ай бұрын
Wow! What a joy that was to hear so beautifully and skillfully played. Thank you so much! (Great crescendo...and your hair is completely awesome, as well : )
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Haha…. Thanks!
@krystynaoldakovska22337 ай бұрын
It was sweet and sad for me so I'm listening, smiling and crying! Thank you for mentioned it's ours (Ukrainians) Christmas Carol.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Sweet and sad for us here, too🎶
@JamesSullivan-fq9bw8 ай бұрын
Had no idea that the dulcimer was that beautiful. And the lady playing it is a highly skilled artist. Than you!
@paulsfolkinstruments48398 ай бұрын
You and I share similar ideas. Leading up to Christmas, and then also leading up to Easter, I start posting carols and hymns on different instruments to encourage people to focus on the reason for each season, through music. Thanks for sharing your talents.
@deedeetibbits8 ай бұрын
Love that!
@harryblevins78538 ай бұрын
This was always one of my favorite Christmas carols going back to my childhood. It always reminded me of winter and snowflakes falling. This Christmas song souuds especially beautiful on the hammered dulcimer. Wonderful performance.
@user-yf6yr4wb4u8 ай бұрын
Carol of the bells is perfect for the Hammered Dulcimer!💯 Thank for these interesting combination💟
@randomatwork158 ай бұрын
Fantastic playing! The hammered dulcimer is such an interesting, beautiful instrument in the right hands and your excellent playing really brings out just how beautiful it is ❤
@Porsche996driver8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this gem of a performance. Somehow the sound resonates perfectly in your music room. This is pure Christmas Joy. Glory to Ukraine 🙏🏼✨🇺🇦🌻🙏🏾🕊️🕯️ Pray for peace in 2024
@helljumper56018 ай бұрын
Slava Ukrani!
@seraphik7 ай бұрын
holy crap. was expecting some amateur sweet grandma vibes, got epic level carol of the bells. what a perfect instrument for this song. sounds exactly like winter.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
I also think the dulcimer is the perfect instrument for that song! I don’t mind the Grandma vibe either!
@mariodriessen97407 ай бұрын
I never knew what a dulcimer was. Now I know. It’s a horrible thing when played by someone who can’t play it. You can and it sounds beautiful to me! ❤
@kH-bv8ix8 ай бұрын
My favorite Christmas Carol. I first heard hammer dulcimer 7 years old. A neighbor's mother was a professional performer. I would try to listen to her practice while my friends played. Thank you❤
@Cablecol8 ай бұрын
Very beautifully played❤🎶🎄
@krackenup8 ай бұрын
Thank You so much for this. My mom was a bell ringer at her and my Dad's church. She also played piano, and other hobbies. Sadly this is my First Christmas without both of them. Lost my Mom 12 yrs ago, and my Dad just this last May. Our family had amazing Christmas s together. Very sweet and dear memories of those times were brought back to me listening and watching you play. This is the Best Christmas Present I've gotten. Thank You again. Your very Loved, and thank you for being a sister in Christ with me. Be well. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
@zzzbbbooo7 ай бұрын
Beautiful! No other instrument was needed!
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
I agree!
@psleep42558 ай бұрын
My great aunt who lived in Appalachia played a dulcimer. This was so wonderful. Thank you. ❤
@judyengland42668 ай бұрын
Beautiful! One of my all time favorite Christmas tunes. Thank you for sharing.
@RobinMoylan-lz5xk7 ай бұрын
She plays that beautifully! He timing is perfect. Very talented. What a rare treat! Thank you. ❤❤❤❤
@pamsummers1176Ай бұрын
Im in heaven listening to you play ! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent! 😊
@deedeetibbitsАй бұрын
Wow, thank you!….and you’re WELCOME!
@allivegas8 ай бұрын
I’m awestruck! What a wonderful gift to find here on KZfaq. Thank you for bringing us all some light DeeDee. You have a new subscriber.
@emustockings8 ай бұрын
Such a haunting and beautiful sound! It's so cool to learn about musical instruments that have had such a long history and are still being kept alive, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@jonawesolowski-thecommunit99688 ай бұрын
Look up videos on the glass harmonica too. Talk about haunting but lovely sound.
@emustockings8 ай бұрын
Ooooo even the name sounds so cool!@@jonawesolowski-thecommunit9968
@genehunsinger3981Ай бұрын
That is some sweet SWEET music.
@deedeetibbitsАй бұрын
Thanks!
@skippergillsfavorites20767 ай бұрын
I just had to come hear this instrument! I am blown away! Magnificent!
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Thank you 🎶
@Dr.K.Lutsiv8 ай бұрын
Sounds magical! It is nice that you know that the carol comes from Ukraine. 💙💛 Merry Christmas!
@catezaida80818 ай бұрын
That was so lovely! My Daddy made Appalachian Mountain Dulcimers, but they were strummed, not hammered. Wonderful memories, because of your spectacular music! Thank you for sharing!
@anonygent8 ай бұрын
I haven't found anyone who knows, do you know why both instruments are called dulcimers?
@bluegrasshack38107 ай бұрын
Two entirely different instruments. This was delightful! 12/28/2023
@cheshirecat23637 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing one of your talents!! 🥰
@LethalSaliva7 ай бұрын
Thank you, DeeDee! The band Erwilian has hammer dulcimers and they play this song every year for their Christmas concert.
@meaniewood59518 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh! That's beautiful 😍 Thank you for sharing 😊!