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My Hammered Dulcimer

My Hammered Dulcimer
There are various Hammered Dulcimer postings from YouTube of different tunes, and NO I'm not playing any of them.

The Hammered Dulcimer

The hammered dulcimer is an ancient trapezoidal musical instrument played by striking the strings with wooden hammers. Originating in the Middle East about 2000 years ago, English soldiers brought the instrument back to England after their failed attempt to conquer Persia during the Crusades about 1000 years ago. Dulcimers have many names in many lands: santur in the Middle East, yang q'in in China, hackbrett in Austria, zither in Germany, and cymbalom in Hungary. The name "dulcimer" is derived from Latin, meaning "sweet sound". Hammered dulcimers were popular in England during the reign of James I, when the Bible was translated into English as the King James Bible. The dulcimer was mentioned in the Book of Daniel 3:5 among other instruments "..the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music..." The dulcimer was later mechanized to become what we now know as the harpsichord which later evolved in the piano.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

WALTZING MATILDA

I just had to put this up.

14 Comments:

Sandee said...

I remember this one. My mother used to play it all the time. Thanks for the smile.

Have a terrific evening Mike. Big hug. :)

Mari said...

This is a funny song and I've always enjoyed it!

Wanda's Wings said...

YES THIS ONE IS A REAL OLD ONE.

A Stitch In Thyme said...

Oh my gosh, I had to go to playlist and listen to that song. Little did I know her name would take off like this. Tooo funny. LOL

Anonymous Drifter said...

My mother used to sing this as well. Brings back old memories.

Mike Golch said...

Sandee,I'm glad that I made you smile.Unfortunately right after I posted this I had a bad seizure,took my headache meds and laid down to sleep,I just got up.

Mari,and an enjoyable one.

Wanda's Wings,when I found this and Burl Ives was singing it,I just had to post it.

A Stich in Thyme,I'm glad you enjoued this one.

Anon Drifter,I'm glad that I brought some good memeroies to you.

Tracy said...

I loved this song growing up. Thank you for sharing. I have been negligent in reading my blogger friends pages, so sorry. Glad to know you are ok, and hope that you have a great weekend.

Blessings.

Tracy said...

Mike, I know i sent a comment already, but i would like to apologize for being such a horrible blogger friend. I have emotionally been dealing with a few things, and have isolated myself from those who are important in my life. I didn't even realize i have done so truthfully until a a couple of days ago. I knew i was letting my blog go, I had no real words, but in doing that i also let down my blogger friends by not making the rounds. I just have not felt up for it. I am so sorry. Not sure why i did that other then i am struggling inside with a few things. Please forgive me. I will try and be better at keeping up with my friends.

Tracy

Mike Golch said...

Tracy,I'm glad you enjoyed this song.
as for being sorry for not keeping up with the blog buds,no biggie.you are not a bad peosn,just some one that was dealing with issues as well all do from time to time.I have days where I do not keep up with the blogs as well.Especially if I'm have 1)a bad week 2)the computer has problems.Big Hug my friend.

Nessa said...

Both Burl Ives and waltzing Matilda are so much fun.

Please visit The Chrysalis Stage and Esoteric Uncovered.

Mike Golch said...

Nessa,I'm glad you enjoyed this one.

Shinade aka Jackie said...

Wow I haven't thought of this tune in a long long time!! Thanks for putting a smile on my face too!

I am so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well.

Maybe this was a bad idea. I tagged you Mike with the 37 question meme tag.

http://shinade.blogspot.com/2009/07/summer-blooms-at-home-37-questions.html

But, please don't bother at all as you are not feeling up to 100%.

Just consider it some free linky love!!

Get better very soon!
Hugs,
Jackie:-)

Stacie said...

I have never heard this before. I really enjoyed it! Have a great day!

Mike Golch said...

Jackie,I'll give it a go.

Stacy,I have heard this song a lot growing up and they even used it one an episode of J*A*G*