From her collection of unique antique instruments, DeeDee Tibbits gives a little background on the Austrian Zither and demonstrates What Child Is This. To download DeeDee's music: deedeetibbits....
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@andreaalfonzo75258 ай бұрын
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!
@deedeetibbits8 ай бұрын
Thank you! This is so interesting!
@wendyloo11598 ай бұрын
Yes, Bach used the Natural sign to show the key of B and in his penmanship it looked like an H on his scores. I learned that in music history class!
@NiclasAsp8 ай бұрын
Same in Sweden too. But we have mostly adopted the B now instead.
@laceandribbonsviolin8 ай бұрын
@@wendyloo1159i think that’s how he was able to write music or a fugue with his name in it B A C H
@Saforra998 ай бұрын
@@laceandribbonsviolin hahaha 😄
@selahs31108 ай бұрын
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
@ctrotter54478 ай бұрын
A very pretty song! Thank you.
@jacquilayton25578 ай бұрын
It’s Green Sleeves written in 1580 for Anne Boleyn. This is blatant appropriation.
@corjp8 ай бұрын
It amazes me where and how you get those instruments and learn to play them..... MY UTMOST RESPECT FOR MY DEAR LADY!!!! 🙏🙏❤❤
@jdoesmath20658 ай бұрын
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.
@bodensee-horn61278 ай бұрын
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!
@tric51228 ай бұрын
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.
@christineramsey55728 ай бұрын
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!
@user-zn9dm2gi6h8 ай бұрын
I came to write the exact same thing! My entire family, including 3 kiddos under 7 years old, have loved watching all of these videos!
@karencollins73407 ай бұрын
Please allow me to be added to the list of listeners who accidentally found this channel. What a beautiful, magical gift. Thank you!
@GreggESchneeman8 ай бұрын
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.
@janicecole27228 ай бұрын
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! One of my favorite Christmas carrols! I love your arrangement and you sang so sweetly!
@ruthlewis66788 ай бұрын
Thank you. My Dad loved the zither. He's been gone a long time. Memories.
@redwoods73707 ай бұрын
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!
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
The sticker inside the instrument also says Harplieke Zither.
@hyselwatchandclockrepair18748 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this beautiful instrument with us! You have an awesome singing voice that is so smooth and gentle!
@AngelaKgswifeGorda0114828 ай бұрын
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!
@mtlicq8 ай бұрын
@AngelaKgswifeGorda011482 - Hallo, you _"being from a very German and musical family"_ -- I have a question for you. Can Zither be played with a little hammer thing? instead of being plucked, and is that what a hammer dulcimer is? or completely different?
@CNder778 ай бұрын
I just came across your videos, man are you talented! So cool you have all these instruments and play so great! I subscribed.
@danielj90428 ай бұрын
H is the note B natural in German. Cool instrument.
@musicalmilieu Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful and lovely!
@deedeetibbits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@gaelstrarai8 ай бұрын
Never heard of this instrument before,I love how bright the tone sounds!
@KayElayempea8 ай бұрын
It is a beautiful instrument for this song too!
@joebeeler9904 ай бұрын
Oh how wonderful. I love this ancient melody. Beautifully played.
@deedeetibbits4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🎶
@mikeshotrodshop8 ай бұрын
One year later…..just as beautiful! Thank you.
@stevenkaskus61737 ай бұрын
Very beautiful clear and "Brite" sound, can hear every note ❤
@caroleadams50508 ай бұрын
That's is awesome!!!
@pmac47798 ай бұрын
What a beautiful zither. I remember vaguely hearing you of them when I was a child.
@heldforeverbygod7 ай бұрын
So beautiful. I love "What Child is This". Thank you for sharing.
@user-oh2cb2fk9g8 ай бұрын
You are very talented, love the fact that you are not a show off! Just very talented and sweet
@Mixed_Activist8 ай бұрын
❤ I’m watching this on Christmas morning 2023 ❤
@janebishop58857 ай бұрын
That was so beautiful! You are very talented. ... can't wait to tell my nephew to check out your Austrian Zither.
@lindahoulihan60897 ай бұрын
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.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
I love to share these great instruments!
@mikesoule13528 ай бұрын
Beautiful, and Sooo unique! 🥰 🎶🎵🎶
@jojoberrypie65808 ай бұрын
The thought of tuning or changing stings is intimidating. What a lovely wonderful job you did with the zither and the song.
@myutube58828 ай бұрын
Wow! That is the most beautiful "What Child is This?" that I have ever heard!
@brendastajkowski5028 ай бұрын
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.
@hotice88858 ай бұрын
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!!
@bobvecchi3048 ай бұрын
Antique Roadshow may be able to shed some light on the history of the instrument as well as possibly its value.
@Rattleox8 ай бұрын
Brought tears to my eyes. Thank You.
@jamesa.rodriguez85988 ай бұрын
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.
@elizabethrichards20858 ай бұрын
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.
@middler52128 ай бұрын
You’re a treasure!
@richardbedard12458 ай бұрын
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!
@Mystik-Kitty Жыл бұрын
Great Job!❤
@c.t.murray36328 ай бұрын
What a beautiful instrument has a wonderful sound and you did a great restoration.
@aliceraygolden74848 ай бұрын
Thank you for the gift. I am so grateful to have you in my life through the net.
@robertlangley2588 ай бұрын
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.
@InLawsAttic8 ай бұрын
In german H is b and B is Bflat- you are right- love these instruments- your microphone doesn’t do you justice!!
@dianestephenson76398 ай бұрын
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 ❤
@crystalclearwindowcleaning34588 ай бұрын
What a beautiful arrangement for zither and voice. Very worshipful.
@robinmarks56388 ай бұрын
What a beautiful instrument!! Lucky you! Girl you are so talented! Playing all those instruments! So enjoy your channel!
@lsequeira31398 ай бұрын
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.
@kristenfrosch8 ай бұрын
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!
@cecile8628 ай бұрын
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.
@williampalenik73068 ай бұрын
The Zither is a very good sounding instrument, and you played the song very well
@amyjervis68198 ай бұрын
Fascinating instrument, and an exquisite experience to hear you play it and sing. Thank you for this. 0:15
@chromedome23788 ай бұрын
WOW! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing it with us
@johnwhite60058 ай бұрын
You have a beautiful voice.
@jonathanbethards36898 ай бұрын
what a beautiful instrument, and you played it beautifully as well. thanks for sharing.
@Janescheekychickens8 ай бұрын
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.💝
@patriciaemeigh43708 ай бұрын
Another eye opener. Beautiful song, beautifully played. Thank you!
@nancyduncan62098 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning and beautiful. What a n interesting hobby and talent. BTW I love all of your outfits, classy and lovely...lady
@lizsummers68188 ай бұрын
I can't LOVE this enough!! I have a feeling that the maker of that beautiful zither is extremely pleased you are playing it!
@GreatDayEveryone8 ай бұрын
You say I tuned it up like it's no big deal, but I bet that was a huge job
@AmyAndThePup8 ай бұрын
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.
@VintageToysASMR8 ай бұрын
What an interesting history, and perfect choice of song for that amazing instrument. So rich sounding.
Absolutely beautiful and very angelic! You have a beautiful voice! Thank you for sharing kind lady!❤
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 🎶
@deeflorindo7817 ай бұрын
Wow so beautiful. I love these beautiful old instruments ❤🎼
@LittleNoiseBoy8 ай бұрын
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.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Wow! I’m SO glad for ALL the interest in these obscure instruments!
@the1_grammy5038 ай бұрын
Incredible!!! And thank you for singing it as well! AMAZING!!!
@tknoerle14517 ай бұрын
That zither's sounds are really beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
These are ALL original strings, too!
@lisapully92747 ай бұрын
This was so beautiful, ❤️ WOW!
@jackiemobley85298 ай бұрын
Beautiful! This is my favorite Christmas carol. Thank you.
@ittybittykittymama75828 ай бұрын
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!
@northernbettygirl8 ай бұрын
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
@genea.p85788 ай бұрын
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.
@leonardallen73808 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing 🎶 🎵 ❤
@leandawhittington72398 ай бұрын
Beautiful.... thank you for sharing your talent. ❤ .
@jenniferlampley83977 ай бұрын
So beautiful. ❤❤❤❤
@kathleensmithcreations20828 ай бұрын
Such a gift and a blessing! You are an amazing woman. Your instruments are amazing and have a spirit of passion, through you.
@liuyushi188 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing these cool instruments with us! I'm also stunned by how beautiful your singing is, goes wonderfully with the instrument 🎉🎉
@vijayarao58238 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing new musical instruments and entertaining us with melodious music
@OneBlueKnightIn548 ай бұрын
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 👏
@margaretjaeger20648 ай бұрын
It does have a decidedly different sound than our American mountain zithers..and this is fuller and quire lovely.
@billfiebig92158 ай бұрын
Nice job DeeDee. You really are a rock star😊
@josephnaja8 ай бұрын
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
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Thank you 🎶
@donnagavin48258 ай бұрын
Beautiful! You make it look so easy and I know it's not. Thank you.
@DaisyTea18 ай бұрын
What a magically beautiful instrument! ❤ Thank you so much!
@charlesdolphinboy8 ай бұрын
beautiful deedee! * thank you for your rendition * so soothing 🙏 🕯 🌙 🏵 🎶
@hopebarclay2328 ай бұрын
I am a new fan of your music 🎶. I love all instruments also.😊
@cathyheckman33118 ай бұрын
Very pretty and such a beautiful voice! 😊
@qualcommchalloner95518 ай бұрын
Beautiful and a Beautiful Lady ❤ Malcs in Perth WA
@DavidBeede8 ай бұрын
My that was lovely! Lifts my heart to hear instruments taken out of storage and made to sing again!
@patriciamartinez58368 ай бұрын
Just lovely. Thank you. That’s my favorite. Happy Holidays to all. May it be blessed with joy and love.♥️💚☃️🌟❄️🎄🎄⭐️
@LJ-rn1kz8 ай бұрын
That was wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this. I really enjoyed it. :)
@tamipeden28648 ай бұрын
Beautiful, thank you for sharing❤
@martinlouden90057 ай бұрын
You're extremely talented DeeDee.
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@novallasuter52658 ай бұрын
Speechless.
@mariemin9468 ай бұрын
WOW ! Beautiful & Lovely ! 💕
@colletteseders28748 ай бұрын
How very pretty! Thank you for sharing this.
@ericfielding25408 ай бұрын
Beautiful music and interesting story about the instrument.
@user-oq2bg9pj6n7 ай бұрын
That was beautiful and what a lovely instrument. I am not musical at all but I love music but not all music. LOL
@deedeetibbits7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked that one🎶
@joannafrancisica76008 ай бұрын
Beautiful...loved the sound of your voice and the instrument ❤