As I have only one dulcimer and as I am also still playing "strumming" style, I'd like to keep it as it is at the moment. But some day that might be a good reason for acquiring a second one. Hope I can convince my significant other then. (She's already accustomed to live with several ukuleles).
For what it's worth, I ended up taking the extra melody string off my dulcimers shortly after I began to fingerpick. And honestly, how "rich" the sound is on my video is due to the Blue Lion dulcimer, not, alas,my playing.
The reason for not using the thumb is because I have the doubled melody string on my dulcimer and find it easier to hit the "inner" one with my index finger than the "outer" one with my thumb (of course I have to press down both with my left hand). But I'll try other styles as well. I have watched your video "Spanish fandango" again and I think I understand what you mean. You achieve a rich sound. Thanks for pointing out that to me!
That's very nice, Goschi, especially for a first fingerpicking attempt. I like the way you keep the rythm going with your right hand during some of the longer, drawn out notes.
It's interesting to compare styles. I began fingerpicking not long ago, but I use mainly my thumb, index, and middle fingers. I also brush all the strings with my index fingers a lot instead of plucking them all at the same time as you do. While I end up with a softer sound, you have a brighter and more percussive sound.
I bought the Hora to find out what a dulcimer is. In fact, about $70.- is peanuts. Although I have much better dulcimers in reach, I never will part from the Hora, because you can lend it out to other musicians, mostly guitar palyers, to try it out.
@Wout Blommers: The Hora is quite okay for the price; frets and intonation is okay. I had to lower the action of the strings on saddle and nut (I have got some experience with that from other string instruments). Now it works for me as a beginner - but I hope to be able to afford a solid walnut body dulcimer in a few months...
What I like the most about this video is the Hora is the best instrument to be introduced to the dulcimer, special about its price. Amazing how it sounds and how it can be played. A good performance!
Wout
05/27/12 03:35:00PM @cheryl-johnson:
Lovely!! I really enjoyed hearing your rendition.Cheryl
As I have only one dulcimer and as I am also still playing "strumming" style, I'd like to keep it as it is at the moment.
But some day that might be a good reason for acquiring a second one. Hope I can convince my significant other then. (She's already accustomed to live with several ukuleles).
Or a third one...
For what it's worth, I ended up taking the extra melody string off my dulcimers shortly after I began to fingerpick. And honestly, how "rich" the sound is on my video is due to the Blue Lion dulcimer, not, alas,my playing.
Thank you for the feedback!
The reason for not using the thumb is because I have the doubled melody string on my dulcimer and find it easier to hit the "inner" one with my index finger than the "outer" one with my thumb (of course I have to press down both with my left hand).
But I'll try other styles as well. I have watched your video "Spanish fandango" again and I think I understand what you mean. You achieve a rich sound.
Thanks for pointing out that to me!
That's very nice, Goschi, especially for a first fingerpicking attempt. I like the way you keep the rythm going with your right hand during some of the longer, drawn out notes.
It's interesting to compare styles. I began fingerpicking not long ago, but I use mainly my thumb, index, and middle fingers. I also brush all the strings with my index fingers a lot instead of plucking them all at the same time as you do. While I end up with a softer sound, you have a brighter and more percussive sound.
Thanks Rick! :)
Really enjoyed your fingerpicked version of one of my fav-or-ite hymns.
Thank you, Sam! :)
Nicely done! Thanks for a wonderful video to enjoy.
Thanks! Glad you like, it Robin!
I really like your playing Goschi - that is a lovely style for the tune it fits perfectly!
Thank you, Macy and Patty! :)
Pretty sound
This is pretty
I like the finger picking
I bought the Hora to find out what a dulcimer is. In fact, about $70.- is peanuts. Although I have much better dulcimers in reach, I never will part from the Hora, because you can lend it out to other musicians, mostly guitar palyers, to try it out.
Wout
Thank you all for the friendly feedback!
@Wout Blommers: The Hora is quite okay for the price; frets and intonation is okay. I had to lower the action of the strings on saddle and nut (I have got some experience with that from other string instruments). Now it works for me as a beginner - but I hope to be able to afford a solid walnut body dulcimer in a few months...
Nice job!
What I like the most about this video is the Hora is the best instrument to be introduced to the dulcimer, special about its price. Amazing how it sounds and how it can be played. A good performance!
Wout
Lovely!! I really enjoyed hearing your rendition.Cheryl
Nicely done!