Hi there,
I've been googling, but can't find useful video examples of OT banjo and mountain dulcimer combos.
Does anyone have any links and/or suggestions of OT tunes and songs that suit the two instruments played together?
Ditto fiddle and dulcimer.
Maybe they don't fit that well owing to the diatonic nature of the dulcimer. Not sure at all, but feel that I should be!
Thanks,
D
Here's a fairly recent video of fiddle and dulcimer. Fine playing from both.
youtube.com/watch?v=AT23fET3Seo
From what I recall dabbling with a dulcimer is that it's all about the key of D and there are every day banjo chords that aren't possible with it. Far as I'm concerned it's a neat wall hanger.
Check out You Tube for Bruce Greene & Don Pedi for great fiddle and dulcimer duets.
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Originally posted by EulalieHere's a fairly recent video of fiddle and dulcimer. Fine playing from both.
youtube.com/watch?v=AT23fET3Seo
Cheers!
Of course, banjo & dulcimer can play together. If you can't find any videos, then do it yourself. There's no such thing as instruments that cannot accompany each other. If you find a Dulcimer player, take the time to find a song, & work out a mutual musical arrangement.
(BTW, Dulcimers should never be on walls !)
Edited by - tdennis on 02/16/2025 15:04:01
en and Brad Kolodner google.com/search?client=safar...2MkM,st:0
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Originally posted by Jimmy SuttonCheck out You Tube for Bruce Greene & Don Pedi for great fiddle and dulcimer duets.
Thanks :)
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Originally posted by Dlyeen and Brad Kolodner google.com/search?client=safar...2MkM,st:0
Great, thanks :)
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Originally posted by tdennisOf course, banjo & dulcimer can play together. If you can't find any videos, then do it yourself. There's no such thing as instruments that cannot accompany each other. If you find a Dulcimer player, take the time to find a song, & work out a mutual musical arrangement.
(BTW, Dulcimers should never be on walls !)
Sound advice. Agree about dulcimers on walls. They're more instrument than ornament, despite being beautiful.
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Originally posted by Mad HornetFrom what I recall dabbling with a dulcimer is that it's all about the key of D and there are every day banjo chords that aren't possible with it. Far as I'm concerned it's a neat wall hanger.
No more than banjo is all about the key of G! Different tunings and a capo get you far.
I couldn't find examples of banjo and dulcimer combos online is all. Was googling in the wrong place, obvs.
I play in a jam that includes several dulcimers. Here we are several years ago; I think there were four dulcimers in this video (I'm in the striped blue shirt; dulcimers are to my right). Not as many of us now, due to some moving on, but we're still playing.
youtube.com/watch?v=8UGn51BYU04
And then there's the Banjammer, by my next-door neighbor, Mike Clemmer (in the video above, the older guy in the back, with the beard, is playing one) :
youtube.com/watch?v=sQphscV_9So
Mickey
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Originally posted by Debbersquote:
Originally posted by Mad HornetFrom what I recall dabbling with a dulcimer is that it's all about the key of D and there are every day banjo chords that aren't possible with it. Far as I'm concerned it's a neat wall hanger.
No more than banjo is all about the key of G! Different tunings and a capo get you far.
I couldn't find examples of banjo and dulcimer combos online is all. Was googling in the wrong place, obvs.
Well Debbers you are on the BANJO hangout after all! After my brief experience with the dulcimer I was pointing out a good reason why you weren't finding what you were looking for. Tried it, wasn't really the right persuasion for me but I don't knock anyone else who enjoys playing it. As for me, it will remain on my wall with other instruments I have collected but don't play.
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Originally posted by Mad Hornetquote:
Originally posted by Debbersquote:
Originally posted by Mad HornetFrom what I recall dabbling with a dulcimer is that it's all about the key of D and there are every day banjo chords that aren't possible with it. Far as I'm concerned it's a neat wall hanger.
No more than banjo is all about the key of G! Different tunings and a capo get you far.
I couldn't find examples of banjo and dulcimer combos online is all. Was googling in the wrong place, obvs.
Well Debbers you are on the BANJO hangout after all! After my brief experience with the dulcimer I was pointing out a good reason why you weren't finding what you were looking for. Tried it, wasn't really the right persuasion for me but I don't knock anyone else who enjoys playing it. As for me, it will remain on my wall with other instruments I have collected but don't play.
Yes. I came here to ask about banjo and dulcimer combos. Great answers :)
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Originally posted by MRichaudI play in a jam that includes several dulcimers. Here we are several years ago; I think there were four dulcimers in this video (I'm in the striped blue shirt; dulcimers are to my right). Not as many of us now, due to some moving on, but we're still playing.
youtube.com/watch?v=8UGn51BYU04
And then there's the Banjammer, by my next-door neighbor, Mike Clemmer (in the video above, the older guy in the back, with the beard, is playing one) :
youtube.com/watch?v=sQphscV_9So
Mickey
Thanks v much. Helpful!
Here are a few examples I've done featuring a mountain banjo and dulcimer, and one with banjo and guitar accompaniment:
Hunt the Buffalo: https://youtu.be/hURIhVytYLA?si=V-gkGsT6VECmPiu4
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Originally posted by Noah ClineHere are a few examples I've done featuring a mountain banjo and dulcimer, and one with banjo and guitar accompaniment:
Hunt the Buffalo: https://youtu.be/hURIhVytYLA?si=V-gkGsT6VECmPiu4
Very lovely. Thanks :)
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