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Rakes of Kildare Hammered Dulcimer
The Rakes of Kildare played on an Oakwood "Acorn" Hammered Dulcimer
Channel: Music
Author: tradfolkie
Length: 01:15
Rating: 4.86
Views: 71629
Tags: Dulcimer Folk Hammered Irish Music Oakwood Scottish Traditional
Video Comments
TheGoose91 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)Awesome! I wish I could play some cool folk instruments, but I'm not very musical. : And I never get around to practice enough because it feels like I'll never reach the top of the hill.
bradljr0046 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
thats great I'm in the process of buying a hammered dulcimer and im wondering isnt that a bitch to tune?
folksinger43 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Absolutely lovely -luverly - I'm not suprised it has all those "hits". Best wishes Ed Pickford
champaka8 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Have you read my message yet? maybe it's too late now-I should have been here earlier- still, I'm waiting for your answer! Thanks.
iorixs (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
you can buy a kit to build one on e-bay. all you need is drill press and a bunch of clamps
tradfolkie (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Hiya. Well,it helps if you have a rough knowledge of music theory, are good at playing by ear, maybe play another instrument such as a piano. Only speak personally - when I was learning I just locked myself in a room for a day, decided on a tune that I knew well and tried to pick out the notes on the dulcimer. Kept slogging until I could play fairly fluently. Then I got Peter Pickow's book and picked up ideas. Having a reason playing with other musicians inspires you to learn quicker. Cheers.
wariokid244 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
is that thing hard to play?
tradfolkie (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Not very often - personally -unless they break which is rare - once every 10 years. But maybe an more expert person than me will tell you different.
About2Rain (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Yes, I would be interested in buying the dulcimer. Is it still available?
iorixs (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
that is really very very beautiful