Music I’d Like To Hear #53
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Category Archives: Hammered Dulcimer
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Paul Bertrand Playing “Danse Carree” On Hammered Dulcimer (1928)
Here is a treat thanks to the generous offerings of Canadian Library and Archives “Virtual Gramophone.”
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– Paul Bertrand – “Danse Carree” (1928)
Like many players of the era Mr. Bertrand’s playing has a lilt and rhythmic precision that probably comes from playing for many dances. The style is somewhat sparse but every note is played with excellence. In my opinion this sounds more musical than any flashy technique could bring to such a tune.
I can not make out what instrument is providing the accompaniment. At various times I have thought it to be a piano, harp, guitar, zither or maybe even another hammered dulcimer.
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A Xylophone Or Metallophone Reminiscent Of A Hammered Dulcimer
I can not tell from this photograph whether the tone bars are made of wood or metal but the layout looks very similar to that of a hammered dulcimer.
I have seen a few contemporary hybrids of xylophones and metallophones set up to play like a hammered dulcimer but this instrument clearly predates them.
Does anyone know anything about this instrument?
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Artist’s Interpretation Of A (Hammered) Dulcimer, From An Old Sketch
Artist’s Interpretation Of A (Hammered) Dulcimer, From An Old Sketch
Here’s The Dulcimer
…plucked right off the piano’s family tree
The artist came close to getting it right, aside from the missing bridges and dangerous looking hammers!
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Hammered Dulcimer Circa 1720
Tympanon or hammered dulcimer by an anonymous French maker – circa 1720
Anybody Recognize This Hammered Dulcimer Player?
I’ve never seen this hammered dulcimer player before.
I’m particularly impressed with the use of maracas as hammers!
I’ll have to try it!
S. Hunter Smith, Hammered Dulcimer Player – Born In 1828
My Hammered Dulcimer Playing As A Soundtrack For A Short Film
Ashka Wierzycka contacted me about using the title piece from my last hammered dulcimer album, “The Sadness Of Common Objects,” as the soundtrack for a short film about a company that refurbishes vintage industrial machines and equipment into furniture and art.
It is a lovely film and you can watch it here.
