Some years ago I was walking through a car park when I heard some music being played quite nearby. The music was coming from an estate car with its tail gate raised. There was a man playing a musical instrument of which I had not seen before. I asked what it was called and he said that it was called a Hammered Dulcimer and that this type of musical device has been played for at least 2,000 years. The sound that came from this instrument was really unusual but enchanting. Myself I like Dance music--Rock--Trance--House and Classical music but after hearing this Dulcimer being played I must admit that I became an admirer of it's lovely sound. There is another type and it is called the Appalachian Dulcimer and its native to the Appalachian region of the United States. I suppose this type of instrument isn't every ones cup of tea but I thought that it was worth a post just to let people hear a couple of examples of the Dulcimer.
Just remember that this instrument is way beyond medieval times and I suppose has an acquired taste. I know that the Guitar is ancient as well but this has changed in shape and sound over the centuries but as far as I know the Dulcimer has remained unchanged from its beginnings.
wow it sounds pretty :3
ReplyDeletesounds pretty much exactly like a piano to me, I'm having a hard time telling the difference.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely sure I've heard these before. Not sure that I've ever known what they were called though. Pretty cool sounding though.
ReplyDeletenop i havent either.. and they are not bad at all!
ReplyDeletesounds awesome!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of the hammered dulcimer! They used to sell them a music store around my area, but not anymore =(. They sound so Celtic!
ReplyDeletePachelbell´s Canon is one of my favorite classical melodies, but im not liking the sound on that instrument.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe I didn't know this existed.
ReplyDeletemagical!
ReplyDeleteI've heard the sound of this instrument before, but I had no idea what it looked like.
ReplyDeleteNever seen it in my life, but it does sound nice :)
ReplyDeleteSweet, i've heard and seen these played, just never knew what they were called before.
ReplyDeletethats just stunning!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know what this instrument was called before reading your article. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteinteresting
ReplyDeletesounds real nice
ReplyDeleteah these are great tracks
ReplyDeletewhat the I don't even
ReplyDeleteIRISH JIGS woop woop
ReplyDeleteWhaaaa. is that it in the bottom video? Dulcimer?
ReplyDeleteSounds very medieval!
really enjoyed the instrumentals
ReplyDeleteIt does sound kind of enchanting :)
ReplyDeleteIts a beautiful kind of music ;D
ReplyDeleteI like the sound.
ReplyDeleteIt has it's own sound. Eh, not my cup of tea, though. :P
ReplyDeleteid blast this shit too when im cruising around town
ReplyDeleteI'd love a dulcimer.
ReplyDeletewow, what an interesting sound!
ReplyDeleteI sure have- Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan"
ReplyDeleteha. never heard of it
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this thing before
ReplyDeletei actually really like it!! =D
ReplyDeleteAs cliche as it sounds, I love Pachelbell´s Canon. interesting interpretation.
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Wow, the idea of removing the keys from a piano. I love this.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!
ReplyDelete@ liquidelle - What kind of pianos have you heard? O_o
ReplyDeleteVery enchanting indeed. Thanks for sharing!
That theme is amazing! loved it ;D
ReplyDeletea really unique instrument
ReplyDeleteI have heard something.
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