I have and play the Viennese Zither. Am from Austria. And just FYI, we call "B" an "H" in German and the B flat is what we call "B". You are right!

Another lovely rendition of a hymn. God has clearly gifted you with musical talent! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us

It amazes me where and how you get those instruments and learn to play them..... MY UTMOST RESPECT FOR MY DEAR LADY!!!! 🙏🙏❤❤

I'm thinking how cool it would be if she were my Grandmother and I got to visit her at Christmas time. I think it would be a fond memory for a lifetime.

In German B is called "H" whilst Bb (B flat) is called "B". This regularly confuses Germans when playing with English speaking people vice versa. Flats are called "Bs" or B-chen" (little Bs), sharps are called "Kreuz" (oder Kreuzchen). Nice video!

My son is in music theory, and said they had learned about this. They sometimes use G or H, but he didn't remember specifically for what, it was a very old way of music thinking.

I found your channel by accident and it has been like a Christmas gift to me! You are so talented and charming, thank you for sharing your talent and all the unusual instruments!

Harpeliekas are also well known in Latvia, which had a large German population and Sweden, which ruled Latvia for over a hundred years, seem to have introduced them to the Latvians who make and play a larger version. What brand name is on the label? Hopf is the German manufacturer - called Musima during the Russian occupation of East Germany.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! One of my favorite Christmas carrols! I love your arrangement and you sang so sweetly!

Thank you. My Dad loved the zither. He's been gone a long time. Memories.

First read the title as "Australian Zither" and just had to know what in the world that would be. Ha ha ha. This is beautiful!

Thank you for sharing this beautiful instrument with us! You have an awesome singing voice that is so smooth and gentle!

Stumbled upon you today and soooo blessed am i to get to not only hear your beautiful playing but very pretty singing! Being from a very German and musical family, this touched my heart deeply! Literally brought tears to my eyes! Well done ❤ Thank you for sharing with the world!

I just came across your videos, man are you talented! So cool you have all these instruments and play so great! I subscribed.

H is the note B natural in German. Cool instrument.

Absolutely beautiful and lovely!

Never heard of this instrument before,I love how bright the tone sounds!

Oh how wonderful. I love this ancient melody. Beautifully played.

One year later…..just as beautiful! Thank you.

Very beautiful clear and "Brite" sound, can hear every note ❤

That's is awesome!!!

What a beautiful zither. I remember vaguely hearing you of them when I was a child.

So beautiful. I love "What Child is This". Thank you for sharing.

You are very talented, love the fact that you are not a show off! Just very talented and sweet

❤ I’m watching this on Christmas morning 2023 ❤

That was so beautiful! You are very talented. ... can't wait to tell my nephew to check out your Austrian Zither.

I also found you by accident, I am so grateful. It's a great way for me to enter the new year. So many bad things in the world, and you bring so much joy. You were given a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing.

Beautiful, and Sooo unique! 🥰 🎶🎵🎶

The thought of tuning or changing stings is intimidating. What a lovely wonderful job you did with the zither and the song.

Wow! That is the most beautiful "What Child is This?" that I have ever heard!

I have just found your video and was so happy to hear zither music. When I was young probably in the late fifties my parents had a LP record of Anton Caras who played on the zither. It brought memories back to me of my childhood.

I would DEFINITELY have been begging my parents to visit your house every day after school, had I grown up on your neighborhood! Thanks so much for sharing all of this music AND all the information. Merry Christmas!!

Antique Roadshow may be able to shed some light on the history of the instrument as well as possibly its value.

Brought tears to my eyes. Thank You.

Bravo! Your love of music, instruments, and song comes through in your performance. Well played and sung. Your natural beauty is a pleasantry as well. Thank you for sharing.

I learned to play this song on the piano as a teenager. I'd love to learn all the amazing instruments you have played, one day. Fabulous sounds.

You’re a treasure!

What a beautiful sound that instrument has. Thank you for bringing it back to life. And thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!

Great Job!❤

What a beautiful instrument has a wonderful sound and you did a great restoration.

Thank you for the gift. I am so grateful to have you in my life through the net.

Wow sounds very nice. You did a good job tuning the instrument and played it quite well. Thank you for a beautiful song you sing very nicely too. God bless and Merry Christmas miss.

In german H is b and B is Bflat- you are right- love these instruments- your microphone doesn’t do you justice!!

This is the 3rd video i have come across. i sm very impressed, God has gave you a beautiful voice & a rare talent for being able to learn a lot of instruments,,,thank you for sharing your wonderful gift ❤

What a beautiful arrangement for zither and voice. Very worshipful.

What a beautiful instrument!! Lucky you! Girl you are so talented! Playing all those instruments! So enjoy your channel!

Your ability to figure out and learn how to tune and play the zither reflects a passion that is truly admirable. And thank-you for demonstrating it with What Child Is This, beautiful carol. God bless you.

My daughters and I have been listening to your Christmas music on antique instruments all morning. We're so happy to have found your channel, your music and voice is wonderful and the passion you bring to these unique instruments is heart warming. We're also passionate about music and unique instruments, although not quite antique - so we really appreciate your channel!

My heart is stilled, my thoughts softened. Your singing while playing is simply beautiful. An unexpected blessing this Christmas Eve morning. Thank you!! All grace and joy for you this coming year.

The Zither is a very good sounding instrument, and you played the song very well

Fascinating instrument, and an exquisite experience to hear you play it and sing. Thank you for this. 0:15

WOW! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing it with us

You have a beautiful voice.

what a beautiful instrument, and you played it beautifully as well. thanks for sharing.

Wow! I've only just came across you this evening. You have a lovely voice and your talent for these old instruments is amazing. I love Christmas music and what child is this is one of my favourites. I Found an old hymn book in a charity shop here in UK where I live and it actually has this song in it and it has three verses...I've heard many different choir and singers performe it. And it is a rarety that they sing all three verses sadly.. But it's still one of my favourites.👌 Thankyou for performing it.💝

Another eye opener. Beautiful song, beautifully played. Thank you!

Absolutely stunning and beautiful. What a n interesting hobby and talent. BTW I love all of your outfits, classy and lovely...lady

I can't LOVE this enough!! I have a feeling that the maker of that beautiful zither is extremely pleased you are playing it!

You say I tuned it up like it's no big deal, but I bet that was a huge job

One of my favorite Christmas carols. Thank you so much for the fascinating story of how you got this beautiful instrument. Your singing and playing were beautiful.

What an interesting history, and perfect choice of song for that amazing instrument. So rich sounding.

Beautiful, DeeDee! Thankyou. Happy Christmas! ❤🎄☃️🎶😊

Absolutely lovely to listen to! 🥰

Absolutely beautiful and very angelic! You have a beautiful voice! Thank you for sharing kind lady!❤

Wow so beautiful. I love these beautiful old instruments ❤🎼

I wholeheartedly agree with many other comments on this channel: thank you so much for caring to bring special music to life on special instruments. FWIW, I had the tremendous good fortune to spend an evening tonight at an old, stone-built drovers' hostelry deep in the hidden Welsh hills. One of the locals is an accomplished composer and arranger for many a Hollywood film and he was very taken also with your works. I hope that brings you a little festive warmth, as you well deserve for sharing your fine arts.

Incredible!!! And thank you for singing it as well! AMAZING!!!

That zither's sounds are really beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.

This was so beautiful, ❤️ WOW!

Beautiful! This is my favorite Christmas carol. Thank you.

Simply beautiful! Do you know "Bring the Torch, Jeanette Isabella?" I love all the old European carols. Your voice is so rich and lovely, perfectly suited to these carols of yesteryear which tell of the Babe in the manger, not Santa or reindeer or any other modern holiday cheer! Thank you!

That was absolutely beautiful! My eyes immediately teared as the music touched my soul. What an exquisite talent God had bestowed upon you. The gift of music. May God bless you! Merry Christmas

You absolutely are amazing. I'm so glad that I found your channel. What a niche gift you have to learn and play so many different types of 2:45 unusual instruments. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Merry Christmas and God bless.

Absolutely amazing 🎶 🎵 ❤

Beautiful.... thank you for sharing your talent. ❤ .

So beautiful. ❤❤❤❤

Such a gift and a blessing! You are an amazing woman. Your instruments are amazing and have a spirit of passion, through you.

Thank you for sharing these cool instruments with us! I'm also stunned by how beautiful your singing is, goes wonderfully with the instrument 🎉🎉

Thanks for showing new musical instruments and entertaining us with melodious music

What an angelic and extremely talented woman. A beautiful woman making beautiful music that goes back to my childhood singing in our church's choir. Amazing instruments and your God gifted talent to play them for us with Christmas right around the corner. You must have a music teacher at some point and I wish I could have been one of your students. It's amazing on so many levels including bringing back musical instruments from the past. Bravo 👏

It does have a decidedly different sound than our American mountain zithers..and this is fuller and quire lovely.

Nice job DeeDee. You really are a rock star😊

Wow... what a beautiful performance of a Christmas song that hits me to the core, brought me to tears 😢 such a unique and absolutely beautiful instrument. Bravo

Beautiful! You make it look so easy and I know it's not. Thank you.

What a magically beautiful instrument! ❤ Thank you so much!

beautiful deedee! * thank you for your rendition * so soothing 🙏 🕯 🌙 🏵 🎶

I am a new fan of your music 🎶. I love all instruments also.😊

Very pretty and such a beautiful voice! 😊

Beautiful and a Beautiful Lady ❤ Malcs in Perth WA

My that was lovely! Lifts my heart to hear instruments taken out of storage and made to sing again!

Just lovely. Thank you. That’s my favorite. Happy Holidays to all. May it be blessed with joy and love.♥️💚☃️🌟❄️🎄🎄⭐️

That was wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this. I really enjoyed it. :)

Beautiful, thank you for sharing❤

You're extremely talented DeeDee.

Speechless.

WOW ! Beautiful & Lovely ! 💕

How very pretty! Thank you for sharing this.

Beautiful music and interesting story about the instrument.

That was beautiful and what a lovely instrument. I am not musical at all but I love music but not all music. LOL

Beautiful...loved the sound of your voice and the instrument ❤