Love this ! Played this tune several years ago with the FSU Irish Ensemble--but on guitar and always loved it.  Have never tried it on MD--but love the way you play it with so many open chords--thanks for the inspiration :)

And thanks for the history of the tune.  I knew of the author--but not the history. :)

Thanks for a really lovely tune,

Mary Z. Cox

www.maryzcox.com

I just love this Wayne!  I've heard this tune a few times over the years but never knew the title or story behind it.  Thanks so much.  I will add this one to my dulcimer playing.

Very nice Wayne.

What a lovely sound and great playing too

Hi Dean, good to hear from you.  The dulcimer is made with 100 years old first growth redwood top.  The redwood is from an old fence post from the Santa Cruz mountains, given to me by a good musician friend of mine.  Those old wood is magical stuff for building instruments. Luckily I have enough to build a few more dulcimers like this one.  Had to missed KG again this year. busy with work.  If you are in the Portland area, we should meet up.

Hey Wayne,, good to "see" you again. Great job on the dulcimer and the tune. Wow the dulcimer has a really rich resonance. Looks like cedar?

I thought I might see you at KG?

Wondrous music!  Love that dulcimer itself, too.

Thanks everyone.  Here's the tab is you want to play it

This is one of my favorite tunes and you did it beautifully. I really enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed this Wayne. A beautiful instrument, lovely tune and great playing. Thank you.

Lovely in every direction.

Your mountain dulcimer is lovely both in looks and sound, Wayne. And your play of the tune is wonderful, too. 

Very beautiful - your playing and the instrument!