Hugssandi,Thanks!! The percussive effect is actually done on either side of the fingerboard. I used an extra thick pick to get the most volume. No alcohol was involved with this video - really- OK,OK, just a couple of beers😁
I love this! I've always wanted to learn how to drum out percussion on my dulcimer's body while playing, but that's a lofty goal for my skills... Did somebody say tequila?
Thanks Steven, Lisa and Robin C.!! I played this one with a Vpick "Nexus" 5.85mm thick pick. I sometimes get some pick clack with this one, so I decided to use it to my advantage. The dulcimer is an all walnut McSpadden that seems to be pretty scratch proof!
That's a great use of a usually unwanted sound. It does sound like clogging or limberjack
I love experimenting with different pick materials and styles and usually spend quite a bit of time choosing what I think is right for each tune I play. when I recorded The Bells of Aberdovey today I tried the tune on 6 or 7 different dulcimers and as many different picks until I decided on using my hogfiddle with a leather pick to get the tone/rhythm I was after. After all, it is the right hand that makes the music, so we should be paying attention to exactly what it can produce to enhance our playing.
Nice. Reminds me of appalachain clogging or limberjack...along with the music.
For many years I've felt kinda lonesome commenting on how much I like using pick percussion on MD. The vast majority of folks are ask how to eliminate any pick sounds. ;)
My pick clack is almost always on the IN stroke, not going both directions (I'm an 'innie'). RobinThompson has a wonderful technique with pick percussion... check out her video(s) using a heavy felt pick for a lovely effect.
Hugssandi,Thanks!! The percussive effect is actually done on either side of the fingerboard. I used an extra thick pick to get the most volume. No alcohol was involved with this video - really- OK,OK, just a couple of beers😁
I love this! I've always wanted to learn how to drum out percussion on my dulcimer's body while playing, but that's a lofty goal for my skills... Did somebody say tequila?
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade ( or find a bottle of tequila).
How cool is this! Used you imagination and come up with a whole new thing!
Thanks Steven, Lisa and Robin C.!! I played this one with a Vpick "Nexus" 5.85mm thick pick. I sometimes get some pick clack with this one, so I decided to use it to my advantage. The dulcimer is an all walnut McSpadden that seems to be pretty scratch proof!
That's a great use of a usually unwanted sound. It does sound like clogging or limberjack
I love experimenting with different pick materials and styles and usually spend quite a bit of time choosing what I think is right for each tune I play. when I recorded The Bells of Aberdovey today I tried the tune on 6 or 7 different dulcimers and as many different picks until I decided on using my hogfiddle with a leather pick to get the tone/rhythm I was after. After all, it is the right hand that makes the music, so we should be paying attention to exactly what it can produce to enhance our playing.
Nice. Reminds me of appalachain clogging or limberjack...along with the music.
For many years I've felt kinda lonesome commenting on how much I like using pick percussion on MD. The vast majority of folks are ask how to eliminate any pick sounds. ;)
My pick clack is almost always on the IN stroke, not going both directions (I'm an 'innie'). RobinThompson has a wonderful technique with pick percussion... check out her video(s) using a heavy felt pick for a lovely effect.
Nice Celtic sound to this one, Charles! The percussion works well here.
Steven