Hello all! Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the tune, and I really do appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Dusty - this is also one of the first tunes I ever played on a dulcimer. :) And I believe you're correct - my understanding is that Rosin the Beau was the original, with the others "borrowing" the melody.
Just spent a fruitless five minutes trying to make the fingers on my left hand assume the shapes that you seem to manage so effortlessly, all to no avail , they've been hit or have hit heavy objects far to many times over the years. So, I will just have to 'make do' with listening to you Brian, no imposition really, I loved it !!!
Nice playing, Brian. This was actually the first tune I ever learned on the dulcimer, though my version is not as intricate or as pretty as yours.
My understanding is that the Irish drinking tune "Rosin the Beau" was the original. Then at least two other songs used that melody: "Acres of Clams," a song about settlers moving to Washington State, and the campaign song used by Abraham Lincoln called "Lincoln and Liberty."
RN, Patty - thanks! Patty, Acres of Clams (aka The Old Settle's Song) is a US folk song written by Francis D. Henry around 1874. It is sung to the melody of Rosin the Beau/Rosin the Bow. :)
Brian, another good one!!! Excellent playing I always enjoy your videos. By the way, you all need to tell me how this song was known as Acres of Clams. Yes, I claim ignorance.....just like the time I didn't know about possum boards. P.S. don't let JK know that I asked about this
Folk, Karen - thank you very much for your kind comments. I'm really glad you enjoyed the tune. :)
Brian, you always manage to coax the sweetest sounds from your instrument. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
One of my favorite tunes, really enjoyed this one!
Hi Geek! Your bad joke really made me laugh. :) Thank you for the compliment on my playing. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
John, I'd ,love to! And Cindi, thank you. :)
We've gotta get together and play sometime...love it!
Thank you Jim, Dave and Mandy! :) I'm glad you liked it.
Wonderful. Those quick hammer/pulls you do amazing!
As always, Brian. Nicely done. I really enjoy your playing.
Hello all! Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the tune, and I really do appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Dusty - this is also one of the first tunes I ever played on a dulcimer. :) And I believe you're correct - my understanding is that Rosin the Beau was the original, with the others "borrowing" the melody.
Just spent a fruitless five minutes trying to make the fingers on my left hand assume the shapes that you seem to manage so effortlessly, all to no avail , they've been hit or have hit heavy objects far to many times over the years. So, I will just have to 'make do' with listening to you Brian, no imposition really, I loved it !!!
John
Brian Rosin the Bow is a wonderful tune and you certainly do it justice. Excellent playing and your dulcimer is extremely bright. Very nice.
Nice playing, Brian. This was actually the first tune I ever learned on the dulcimer, though my version is not as intricate or as pretty as yours.
My understanding is that the Irish drinking tune "Rosin the Beau" was the original. Then at least two other songs used that melody: "Acres of Clams," a song about settlers moving to Washington State, and the campaign song used by Abraham Lincoln called "Lincoln and Liberty."
Thank you all. You're very kind. :) Glad you enjoyed it.
nice:)
Forgot to say, I love the title Acres of Clams....its just so....organic. :)
Very nicely arranged and executed!! I enjoyed your version thoroughly.
RN, Patty - thanks! Patty, Acres of Clams (aka The Old Settle's Song) is a US folk song written by Francis D. Henry around 1874. It is sung to the melody of Rosin the Beau/Rosin the Bow. :)
Brian, another good one!!! Excellent playing
I always enjoy your videos. By the way, you all need to tell me how this song was known as Acres of Clams. Yes, I claim ignorance.....just like the time I didn't know about possum boards. P.S. don't let JK know that I asked about this
Brian... wonderful (as usual) and glad to see someone else use the name I learned the tune under!
Rob