How to play "Music Box Dancer" on Hammered Dulcimer

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
  • A great song to add to your playlist, set list, etc. There's links below so you can jump straight to a section without having to scrub through the whole video.
    Any questions...post 'em in the comments. Thanks for watching!!
    Intro - 0:31
    Part A - 3:10
    Part B - 11:07
    Full Arrangement - 17:48
    MY GEAR
    Masterworks 16/15c
    Ed Hale Round Head Poplar Hammers
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  • @user-tt9yz1dq5v
    @user-tt9yz1dq5v ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great teacher. .loved the song

  • @JessDickinson
    @JessDickinson 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great lesson, Doug!! Keep at it!

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Jess! Your videos got me started as a player so I owe a lot to you.

  • @carpe_diem-000
    @carpe_diem-000 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tutorial for a wonderful tune... thanks for the lesson!

  • @mickeysweeney8490
    @mickeysweeney8490 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much-someone asked me to play this, and I hadn’t gotten around yet. This will really help. Lovely.

  • @kellypagan744
    @kellypagan744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for takinf the time to do this tutorial. It was very easy to follow you and learn this song.

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so welcome! I hope you have a great time playing it. Thank you for watching!

  • @donnamarieatkinson6295
    @donnamarieatkinson6295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! I enjoy learning this song. It is a work in progress at the moment.

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It's a lot of fun to play. I'm so glad you're enjoying it!

  • @steveseidner591
    @steveseidner591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doug, I just learned this from your video. Thanks for sharing!

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Steve!! I appreciate the feedback. Glad I could help.

  • @kreupeling123
    @kreupeling123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you 4 this nice tune! Love it!

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @douglasfischer1835
    @douglasfischer1835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial! Easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @marjoorr
    @marjoorr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a favorite that I have just never taken time to learn. Learned it TODAY! Thanks and blessings to you.

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That makes me happy to hear!

  • @timwillis5663
    @timwillis5663 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doug, I've been playing this song for about 2 years now. Enjoy it a lot, cute and easy piece to play, always gets comments for style. Watching your video is the same way I play this, except you tend to move up and down the bridge, I like moving across. Like the other comments, I learned this from the piano sheet. Going to subscribe to your channel, thanks for doing these songs, I like your style, very similar to mine.

  • @user-tt9yz1dq5v
    @user-tt9yz1dq5v ปีที่แล้ว

    i like your teaching style. It is easy to follow and learn. :You mentioned that if we had other song ideas to let you know. How about Mr,.Sandman. Thank you, Barbara

  • @niketahenderson7717
    @niketahenderson7717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m using this tutorial to learn it on my flute 😆

  • @brockobamagh1851
    @brockobamagh1851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Music Box Dancer was one of my mom's favorite tunes. I'm trying to learn it on the kalimba - I can't afford a hammered dulcimer.

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would sound pretty cool! Thanks for watching!

  • @mrman8342
    @mrman8342 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    undoubtedly the most popular song in the history of all the worlds music hahahahahaha

    • @leahcrosley8205
      @leahcrosley8205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that would be "Hallelujah!"

  • @RKClements
    @RKClements 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful

  • @danielunger9340
    @danielunger9340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How hard is it to learn?
    How expensive is it to buy?
    A would love ta learn how ta play n learn ta play Christian songs on hammered dulcimer like what a day that will be / I will sing of my redeemer / are you washed in the blood n others

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Daniel! Everyone's experience is different I'm sure but I picked up on playing the hammered dulcimer pretty quickly. This was after failing at the guitar. I had never played an instrument before trying the hammered dulcimer. Like most instruments, the price range is pretty broad. You can get your hands on a used one for a few hundred dollars all the way up to custom models that can push $7,000 - $8,000. I would definitely suggest watching Jess Dickinson's instruction videos (th-cam.com/video/WVHRHArEiLU/w-d-xo.html) even before you buy one. I watched them for a few months before buying my first dulcimer just to get a good feel for how to play and to see if I thought I could play it. Also, the dulcimer community is very generous with answering questions, sharing tips and just helping each other in general. You may see if there's a festival near you. Those are great for hearing the music, meeting people and checking out the different dulcimer makers. I hope that's helpful. Happy to answer any other questions you may have!

  • @disme556
    @disme556 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doug, that is awesome sir. I am brand new learning my way around the HD, getting the scales down type of thing right now. you do this on the Masterworks 16/15c can it be done on the 16/15? Also you asked about songs...the one I would really like to learn is The Rose by Bette Middler, but a slowed down version is that something that you could put together and share? Thank You Sir. Again well done.

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am so sorry I missed your comment for this long. Yes, you should be able to play this on a 16/15 (if you haven't already figured that out since this has taken me so long). I like that song 'The Rose' and have messed around with it from time to time. It has very good potential for the HD.

  • @dontaylor4545
    @dontaylor4545 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have sheet music available for this arrangement? All I can find is in the key of G.

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  ปีที่แล้ว

      I do not have sheet music for what I play on this video. I did a quick Google search for 'Music Box Dancer Sheet Music' and found a couple in the key of C. They're for piano but the melody is noted. Hope that helps!
      musescore.com/user/4121791/scores/1478041
      schristiancollins.com/music/sheet_music/Frank_Mills--Music_Box_Dancer.pdf

    • @dontaylor4545
      @dontaylor4545 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@douggiddings Thanks for responding, I did a search and found the same thing.

  • @deanablake1440
    @deanablake1440 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could the song that’s called “Ballade Pour Adeline” be played on this beautiful instrument? If so, can you show us how on a video? Thank you for doing this one, “Music Box Dancer” has always been my favorite instrumental music piece as well as “Ballade Pour Adeline.” Thank you. PS: where can I find this instrument at?

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just listened to "Ballade Pour Adeline" and I think it would be perfect. I had not heard that song before. Thanks for the suggestion! Also, I'm glad you liked the video too. Thank you for watching!

    • @deanablake1440
      @deanablake1440 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@douggiddings your very much welcome. I always loved that song “Ballade Pour Adeline.” Pianist Richard Clayderman plays it. He also plays “Music Box Dancer” too. I hope to someday see a video of “Ballade Pour Adeline” on that beautiful instrument. Thank you.

  • @Balchre
    @Balchre 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I was just getting ready to learn this tune so this will be very helpful. The only music I could find was for piano so it would take some work to extract a Hammered Dulcimer part from it. Do you have a score for what you are playing?
    By the way I am from just west of Fort Worth (Willow Park)!

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Howdy neighbor! Unfortunately, I don't have sheet music for it. I learned from piano sheet music I found online. I picked out the melody notes and then just kind of built around that. I should look at putting down on paper.

    • @Bon3fish
      @Bon3fish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I put this together and you may find it useful. You can download and edit it to match the video exactly. I hope you don't mind me sharing it: musescore.com/user/15270836/scores/4212926

    • @douggiddings
      @douggiddings  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing Sean! I'm not familiar with Musescore so I'm intrigued...

    • @Bon3fish
      @Bon3fish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome. It's very useful. I am a beginner, and use it learn songs and read music.

    • @Balchre
      @Balchre 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Sean. This will help a lot.

  • @davidjordahl
    @davidjordahl 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds good. I'm wondering who made your dulcimer?!

  • @CarlosOttoS
    @CarlosOttoS 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bom dia baixei no celular
    Gostaria de aprender as notas