Cantiga (Alphonso X, 13th Century)- Arr. by Jessica Comeau (Medieval Dance Music / Hymns / Acoustic)
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This piece is one of the "Cantigas de Santa Maria" (Cantiga #1: Des oge mais quér' éu trobar) collected by King Alphonso X, El Sabio in the 13th century, a sequence of songs dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. Many of these cantigas had a rather lively character, so I suppose they could be played as dances, too! This cantiga especially features the drone on the mountain dulcimer...
(C-G-C tuning, Capo 1- D minor)
Arrangements of this song also appear in my book and DVD set "Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers,” in my digital book “Cantigas de Santa Maria,” and on my album, “Songs of the Earthly Pilgrimage”: www.jessicacom...
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I do love to play medieval songs, especially songs in a minor key! :-) Thank you for listening!
That music goes in and out of a person's soul as it pleases.
THAT.. is the *magic* of music... 🎼🎶🎵
There could be no greater advert for this type of instrument than this. Beautiful.
i still keep coming back to listen to this piece
Same here, never get's old and is very soothing somehow.
8 years old this video. I hope Jessica is doing very well today in 2022
I'm doing fine, Aries! :-) I've just been spending more time teaching private lessons and workshops than creating new video content. I will have a new book and perhaps a new album before too long. :-)
That smile in the end when she knows she nailed it.😄
Thank you for listening, Luis! It was fun to play this piece, and I'm glad you enjoyed listening to it, too!
Allan saved my life in December 2022. Through his words, actions and Music. 'NEVER ALONE' I am still here. Bless you all
Truly beautiful!
My aunt played a lap dulcimer.
What did it look like? :-)
Thank you! I don't have tab for this piece yet; I usually like to learn songs by ear. However, I have been working on writing several pieces of tablature for traditional songs lately, so I may tab out this cantiga one day! I first heard it played by an ensemble called Broceliande, which specializes in Medieval and Renaissance music. Which Sephardic songs do you like to play?
"Cantiga #1" is now featured on my new album "Songs of the Earthly Pilgrimage: Medieval and World Folk Music on the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer." :-) You can listen to samples here: th-cam.com/video/30kwRtXCNek/w-d-xo.html
and to find out more, you can visit www.jessicacomeaudulcimer.com.
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Thank you so much, Isabel! I appreciate your listening. :-) Happy New Year!
what a rare and wonderful talent----for those of us who treasure our musical heritage your performances are a treasure --- thank you so much!
Wow
This looks and sounds so much like a wonderful dulcimer I used to own
Yes, it's a McSpadden! :-)
The Rain song would probably be magic on the instrument.
Perhaps you might give that a try! :-)
I play it on an acoustic.Sounds really good.
This is Cantiga de Santa Maria #1 called "Des oge mais quér' éu trobar."
Thank you so much! :-) I appreciate your listening and watching!
I really need a dulcimer. I love Americana, I love Medieval songs.
So do I, Paul! Maybe this might help answers some of your questions as you begin your search: www.jessicacomeaudulcimer.com/links-and-resources.html
@@JessicaComeauDulcimer Seriously appreciated. With any luck I'll be strumming one of those in the next year or so.
800 años
outstanding
Thank you so much, Ely! :-)
Here I was listening to lyres, harps, mandolins, guitars, ukuleles, trying to find a new instrument to learn. Then I fall on this video and I'm sold with the first 30 sec. I really want to learn to play the mountain dulcimer. Wow what a sound, it's like exactly what I was searching for without knowing what I really wanted! Thank you Jessica!
How exciting, Noir! Thank you for sharing your story with me. Perhaps you might enjoy my “How to Play the Mountain Dulcimer” videos that are on my channel as well. :-)
I'm making sure to watch them, I bought my dulcimer, it's in a plane from Ireland to Canada right now :)
I've just bought my first dulcimer after listening to your songs. I haven't played anything for 30 years but I'm encouraged to start again. I'll probably never reach the Pinnacle you're at but it's a goal I needed, thanks.
From the mountains of Pensacola!
I had to look up Alphonso X. Fascinating ! Beautiful music beautifully played
It opens a place in my soul that I never knew was there.
That is what music is for, El Rico! I am glad that my song facilitated such an experience for you... :-)
awesome
Thank you, Sanches! :-)
Merci pour cela.❤
Omg Alfonso X was one of my country's kings. I love his Cantigas. The way you play it is AWESOME
That's awesome, Noelia! Your country has a rich musical heritage, and the beautiful melodies of the cantigas have inspired my own arrangements. Thank you so much! :-)
I bought Jessica’s book of cantigas specifically for this song, but they are all lovely, beautifully arranged and easy to read.
So captivating and beautiful. Thank you.
You’re welcome, Charlie! Thank you for listening... :-)
I have been listening to dulcimer music for about an hour now, going through videos and links to find something that caught my ear. This did the trick! Wonderful!
I appreciate your stopping by to listen, Craig! If you're interested in learning how to play this song, I have included it in my new mountain dulcimer book and DVD set, "Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers." You can find out more about it here: www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com/products.html (I also have a trailer on my channel!) Again, thank you so much for your kindness!
I think I'm in love😁, that was great
Haha! Thank you, Adam!
Wow! Absolutely beautiful. You have been very richly Blessed with a rare and enchanting beauty and talent. That beauty and talent in turn is a very rich gift from the Universe to all of us that have been lucky enough to find you. You are a genuine treasure. Thank you.
You are very kind, Bob! Thank you for listening to my music. :-)
Have you explored some of the other cantigas de Santa Maria? IIRC, these songs were popular with pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela, and it was El Rey Alfonso (El Sabio, the wise) who collected them in written form. I'm sure they were danced as well as sung.
This piece and Night Watch are weekly listens for me, I've had them saved in a playlist for quite some time. Thank you!!!
Lovely.
Thank you for listening, Gabrielle! :-)
Thank you! I appreciate your listening to my song!
I just got my first dulcimer. You are something to aspire to. Gorgeous!
Congratulations, CJ! I'm glad my music is an inspiration to you. Enjoy getting to know the mountain dulcimer! :-)
Got my first dulcimer 18 years ago and have just picked it back up after a long break. I mostly played celtic stuff until I saw this and it blew me away. I have also bought the cantiga cd with this one on it. What is the tuning you use, I can follow your fingering as I don't read music much just go by ear. Well done.
That's wonderful news, Joe! Our Pensacola Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers "Dulcimer in Your Closet Project" is dedicated to encouraging people to bring out their dulcimers from hiding and play them and to celebrating those who have done so, so I'm happy to hear that the mountain dulcimer has re-emerged as a bigger part of your life. :-) Did you happen to find Broceliande's "Cantiga Medely"? That's the recording that familiarized me with this particular cantiga. Enjoy exploring the world of medieval music on the mountain dulcimer!
Love, love, love!
I'm glad you enjoyed my song, Colleen! Thank you so much for listening! :-)
Extraordinary! Thanks for sharing your musicianship!
You are most welcome! Thank you for listening... :-)
Stunning. Like going back in time.
Excellent.
+Wes Hill Thank you, Wes! I am glad you stopped by to listen!
I'm so inspired
I'm so glad! Thank you, Astrid. What does it inspire you to do? :-)
learn the dulcimer!
At some point between a key board and a guitar. 👍
Awesome! Thank you :)
Hall of the mountain old , thanks Jessica
lovely!
Thank you so much, Claire! :-)
I bought a mountain dulcimer last year and meant to spend some quality time with it, but ended up focusing more on my guitar. Watching this makes me think maybe I should pick up that dulcimer again :)
Claire Fossey Yes, there's something uniquely special about the mountain dulcimer, and the worldwide mountain dulcimer community is a warm, diverse group to associate with.
Kittybriton Kb, I would certainly love to learn more about the other cantigas! Thank you for the suggestion, and thank you for listening!
NEW DIGITAL BOOK... I am excited to announce the release of my new book for mountain dulcimer players: "Cantigas de Santa Maria: A Selection of Medieval Songs for Mountain Dulcimer." It includes twelve medieval selections that immerse one in the atmosphere of 13th century Spain. This music celebrates the mountain dulcimer's connection with earlier zithers as well as the delights and devotions of medieval times. To order, please visit my website: www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com/products.html
Bravo. lots of joy.
Thank you, Roger! :-)
😍😍😍
I just started playing the dulcimer about 2 weeks ago. Your video is a great inspiration for me. Thank you, very beautiful.
That's wonderful! Thank you for stopping by! :-)
Saving this for later listening.
Fascinating to watch your fingers snd beautiful to listen! Thank you for sharing and greetings from Bavaria
I like playing them as well. In addition to ballads from the British Isles, I enjoy also playing renaissance music on the dulcimer. I think I have a couple videos of those on my channel... gotta get the camera out more often. LOL
Cool🙏very nice
Bonita pieza
Thank you, Mariano! :-)
Very original to play this on the Mountain Dulcimer. Inspiring! Thanks! Happy holidays! 🌞🎅🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wow.....ty
Thank you, Rich!
I love this (and all the others from your album), and have started seriously working on it. Looking forward to seeing you at Stephen Foster and taking some of your classes.
I, too, am looking forward to the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, Jon! Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy the process of learning this song as much as I did. :-)
This is the single most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard performed on Dulcimer. I'm a fumbling learner but to play with even a shade of your talent would please me!
Thank you so much, Adrian! If you’re interested, I’ve been hosting many opportunities for growth in mount dulcimer playing, including workshops, lessons, and festival courses. I tell more about these at my website: www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com
Thank you, Cindy! I'm playing a diatonic cherry wood McSpadden with an added 1 1/2 fret. :-)
amazing!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Chris! :-)
I'm glad you enjoyed my song, Bob! I'm not certain which cantiga it is, but I first learned this particular cantiga from the band Broceliande's original title recording. :-)
thank you very beautiful
*Laughs* Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I love your instrument. Wonderful Music!
Thank you so much, Dominique! In this video, I am playing my first instrument, a solid cherry wood dulcimer by McSpadden Dulcimers: www.mcspaddendulcimers.com. :-)
Thank your for your answer. Amazing music!
Thank you for your answer, Jessica!
You knocked it out of the park again! Wonderful. Are you sharing your arrangements? I would love to give it a try.
I don't have a transcription of my arrangement for Cantiga #1 yet, but I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you for your kinds words and for your willing ear, Lynn! :-)
I thought you might like to know that "Cantiga #1" is now available in intermediate and advanced arrangements in my new book and DVD set "Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers." You can find out more about it here: th-cam.com/video/UxVnyOs4BIs/w-d-xo.html
Hermosa canción eres de las pocas artistas que me llevan al cielo y a mundos hermosos sigue así amiga
It is an honor for my music to be spoken of in such terms, Saul. Thank you so much, and thank you for listening! :-)
Nice Jessica.
Thank you for listening, birchnbark! :-)
That was so beautiful. Thank you so much for playing and recording it!
This is awesome! I'm probably betraying my musical naivete, but I really liked the way that for certain portions the lower strings acted almost like drones while the higher string was the melody. Beautiful sound.
Yes, you are exactly right about the drone strings! :-) Usually we call the string or strings closest to you the "melody" strings, and then you have the bass and middle strings. I appreciate your thoughtful feedback! Thank you.
Awesome girl and awesome instrument! Thank you for sharing your music i love that!
Thank you, Blue Die! I'm so glad you do enjoy it! :-) This song will be on my new CD that I am releasing soon.
very nice. Love the mystery and rhythm of the sound.
+Gary Leavelle I was very happy to find out that cantigas felt at home on the mountain dulcimer. :-) I do love to play ancient, minor key pieces... Thank you so much, and thank you for stopping by to listen. :-)
Absolutely stunning.
Are the instructions for this song included in your wildflowers song book? Would love to learn to play this song one day, if I decide to learn to play the dulcimer.
Thank you so much! I do have tablature for this song in "Wildflowers" as well as two new and improved arrangements in my digital book "Cantigas de Santa Maria": www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com/products.html
Thank you very much, and thank you for subscribing! :-)
Great video! Loved this old tune
Thank you, Matthew! :-) It’s one of the Cantigas de Santa Maria...
watching your fingers and listening to the sweet sound kind of had me transfixed.
this song would be great as a video in a different setting.
very pretty...the music too. :)
+cruiser Thank you for listening! Sometimes I have filmed songs on location, too. That is a good idea! :-)
Fantastic! ;)
Thank you, Bushcraft! :-)
Magnificent!!
Just bought your album on iTunes, love your music!
Thank you for following my music, Chris! I am glad that you are enjoying my album. How did you first discover it? :-)
My friends and I started playing a role playing game called Dungeons & Dragons. I opted to play a Gnome who is a Bard. During my character creation I was given the option of an instrument to play so I selected the dulcimer. Not knowing what that is, I googled it and your video popped up and so I thought that your music would be perfect to play during the game to provide another level of experience. Then as luck would have it, I was able to find your ablum on iTunes (which is really awesome). We played our game this past weekend and everyone loved it. Your music was enjoyed by the group as they envisioned my bard being the musician while I played the music from my iPhone. Thanks again for your music and allowing us to enjoy it during our game.
What a wonderful story, Chris! Thank you for sharing. I am glad that my music is interwoven with the story of your life and with imaginary adventures with your friends. :-)
Beautiful!
Thank you, Teresa! I'm happy that you enjoyed it! :-)
Thank you! You are very kind. I don't have a tab for this one at present, but I first learned this cantiga from Broceliande's original title recording. I was then inspired to create my own arrangement.
WONDERFUL!!!! OUTSTANDING!!!!! please share tabs with us less creative souls....spirit stirring performance!!!! thank you!!!
"Cantiga #1 is in my new book and DVD set "Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers." :-) You can find out more here: th-cam.com/video/UxVnyOs4BIs/w-d-xo.html
I like it!
Beautiful work! Most players never consider playing this kind of thing on the dulcimer, though the instrument, being modal, is perfectly suited for it. Do you have tabs for this piece, by any chance? (I play a couple of old Sephardic songs on mine.)
Excellent Jessica - enjoyed this very much.
Just beautiful. Love the sound!
Thank you, Jeannine! :-)
Wow, that was great, had to listen again and again! Thank you
diggin it...kev/indianapolis
Beautiful work as always!
Thank you so much, Olivia! I'm glad you stopped by to listen. :-)
:)
❤️
Outstanding and gorgeous! Major kudos Jessica!!
Beautiful, Jessica! 💖
Thank you so much! :-)
Thank you very much! :-)
Thank you, Wayne!
love your style well done.
+truck45fmfd Thank you very much! :-)
Beautiful! 💜