musician/member name:Dusty T Duration:00:03:44 description:
The ancient Irish melody played on a dulcimer made of cherry and spruce by Rick Probst. I have the dulcimer strung as a baritone a fifth below a standard dulcimer to AEa.
Thanks so much for your comments, @Betty-Bj-Jordan. I've always loved this melody, too. This and Greensleeves, I think, are the two most moving melodies ever written.
Thanks so much for your comments, @Betty-Bj-Jordan. I've always loved this melody, too. This and Greensleeves, I think, are the two most moving melodies ever written.
Dusty, I love this tune and it was one of my favorites since I was a little girl. I always felt so much emotion when I heard and you brought all that back. Love the way you played it with feeling.
I confess, Dusty, my mind goes to "London Derriere," too. :)
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Thanks so much, @Robin-Thompson. I find this melody to be really powerful and emotional. But I have to confess that instead of "Londonderry Air" I wanted to write "London Derriere."
Thanks so much, @Robin-Thompson. I find this melody to be really powerful and emotional. But I have to confess that instead of "Londonderry Air" I wanted to write "London Derriere."
So beautifully played, Dusty. The tune is timeless and lovely.
I heard Danny Boy on television when I was a kid. I'm guessing it was when I was small this music was joined to other lyrics by Gospel music's Dottie Rambo and sung as Amazing Grace (shall always be my song of praise). It was the Dottie Rambo version we sung when I was a kid-- we sung it at church sometimes.
Thanks so much, @Diane-R. I love this tune, too. I think Danny Boy and Greensleeves are the two most beautiful melodies every written. And yeah, this dulcimer is pretty special. I was so delighted when I first strung it as a baritone.
Thanks, @Steven-Berger. Rick Probst makes really special instruments. I arranged this tune on a standard dulcimer but since I play it pretty slowly, I thought the lower range of the baritone would be nice.
Thanks so much for your comments, @Betty-Bj-Jordan. I've always loved this melody, too. This and Greensleeves, I think, are the two most moving melodies ever written.
I totally agree with you......Play on please.
Thanks so much for your comments, @Betty-Bj-Jordan. I've always loved this melody, too. This and Greensleeves, I think, are the two most moving melodies ever written.
Dusty, I love this tune and it was one of my favorites since I was a little girl. I always felt so much emotion when I heard and you brought all that back. Love the way you played it with feeling.
BJ
I confess, Dusty, my mind goes to "London Derriere," too. :)
Thanks so much, @Robin-Thompson. I find this melody to be really powerful and emotional. But I have to confess that instead of "Londonderry Air" I wanted to write "London Derriere."
Thanks so much, @Robin-Thompson. I find this melody to be really powerful and emotional. But I have to confess that instead of "Londonderry Air" I wanted to write "London Derriere."
So beautifully played, Dusty. The tune is timeless and lovely.
I heard Danny Boy on television when I was a kid. I'm guessing it was when I was small this music was joined to other lyrics by Gospel music's Dottie Rambo and sung as Amazing Grace (shall always be my song of praise). It was the Dottie Rambo version we sung when I was a kid-- we sung it at church sometimes.
Thanks for listening, @Jan-Potts.
I'm a week late, but I'm really enjoying your Danny Boy, Dusty. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, @Diane-R. I love this tune, too. I think Danny Boy and Greensleeves are the two most beautiful melodies every written. And yeah, this dulcimer is pretty special. I was so delighted when I first strung it as a baritone.
So beautiful Dusty, one of my favorite songs...made me tear up a little...gorgeous dulcimer!
Thanks, @Macaodha and @Ariane. I just returned home exhausted from a business trip but was delighted to find your encouraging comments.
Wonderful, Dusty!
Very well played Dusty on a very fine instrument.
Thanks, @Steven-Berger. Rick Probst makes really special instruments. I arranged this tune on a standard dulcimer but since I play it pretty slowly, I thought the lower range of the baritone would be nice.
Beautiful dulcimer, Dusty...great sound! Now, as to your playing...You know how to really play that machine, don't you?!

Thanks, @Kjb. I've been wanting to develop a version of this tune for some time and finally worked out a couple of verses.
Well played. Lovely looking and sounding instrument.