Ted Yoder and the Hammered Dulcimer (performance) | Ted Yoder | TEDxDayton

Maybe you’ve heard about a wonderful musical instrument called a hammered dulcimer - but have you ever heard one played? Ted Yoder is an expert player, and has a great story about how this old, traditional instrument gave him the rare opportunity to meet a genuine rock star. He played and shared the tale at TEDxDayton 2020. Ted Yoder is the perfect musician for the 21st century; his passionate playing style and easy-going personality make him a natural live and online star. Why? Because until you hear Ted Yoder, it’s impossible to imagine that one wooden stringed instrument can sound like an entire rock band or a whole symphony orchestra all in one. A national champion and sure virtuoso labeled, “The Bela Fleck of the hammered dulcimer”. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx