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NEW MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WORKSHOP: "Digging Deeper, Taking Root" (July 7, 2024)
NEW MTN. DULCIMER WORKSHOP (July 7, 2024, 1-2:30 p.m. CDT): The secret to freedom and flow in your mountain dulcimer playing is getting grounded in secure and solid techniques. These are the strong foundations to help you feel confident in your playing and build your musicianship. Our next workshop will be an interactive experience to help you grow in the following skills: clean fretting, smooth transitions and connectedness between notes and chords, sustain, seating posture and optimal instrument position, picking technique, as well as solid technique for ornamentation. Besides this, you will be provided with a skills checklist to help you set goals for your growth in playing. This workshop is specifically tailored for those wishing to accelerate their growth and fill in learning gaps (at the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels). Registration will be $15 per participant. I will send you a Zoom meeting link and a PayPal link (or Square invoice upon request) once you RSVP by messaging me on Facebook or emailing me at the address on my website: www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com
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Jessica Comeau - Veni Creator Spiritus (Arr. for Mountain Dulcimer)
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It's wonderful how much potential there is in just three strings and three frets! This is one of the songs we will be learning at my "Spiritsong" mountain dulcimer workshop, a Gregorian chant called "Veni Creator Spiritus." In addition to the ancient melody line, I have added interpretive chords for accompaniment. www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com
Jessica Comeau- Springdans fra Vestfold (Trad. Norwegian, Collected by Tone Krohn) Mountain Dulcimer
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Among the songs we will be learning at my upcoming “Springdans” mountain dulcimer workshop (April 28) is this beautiful folk dance from Norway, “Springdans fra Vestfold.” A “springdans” is a kind of running or “springing” dance, but I also like to think of it as a song for the springtime. Many thanks to Tone Krohn for collecting this lovely melody from her homeland and for sharing it with me! w...
Jessica Comeau- Sir Patrick Spens (Child Ballad #58)
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Here's another teaser form a recent workshop, "Border Ballads." "Sir Patrick Spens" is a ballad from the English Scottish border, and it tells the story of a sea captain who goes on a dangerous voyage, knowing it is doomed to end in tragedy. I am playing in D-G-D with a capo on the first fret. www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com
Jessica Comeau- Comb Your Hair and Curl It, Irish Slip/Hop Jig (Live Sample for Workshop)
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Greetings, UA-cam friends! I know it's been a while since I've posted new material here... For the past couple of years, I've been placing greater emphasis on private mountain dulcimer lessons as well as online workshops and festivals. You can see more updates about these projects at my website: www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com I hope to start sharing some more songs again in the near future since...
Jessica Comeau- "I Will Never Forget: The Elf King's Lament" Lyric Video (Original Fantasy Music)
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This original song from my album "Faerie Memories" tells the story of the Elvenking Thranduil of Mirkwood from "The Hobbit" as portrayed in both the book and film trilogy. As his character is developed, it becomes clear that behind his cold, imperious demeanor lie raw, unhealed wounds, including the loss of his wife, the elf prince Legolas’ mother; Thranduil is not heartless but has buried part...
Jessica Comeau- Tha Mi Sgith (dulcimers & angel wing harp) Celtic/Fairy Song
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A new song from my album "Faerie Memories: Fantasy Music with an Acoustic Heart." Fairy magic with a drop of mountain moonshine! This Scottish melody is interpreted here as an instrumental. The song's words are in Gaelic and tell the story of a fairy's lament... Arranged and performed by Jessica Comeau, featuring standard and baritone mountain dulcimer and angel wing harp To learn more about my...
NEW ALBUM: Jessica Comeau- Faerie Memories: Fantasy Music with an Acoustic Heart (Song Previews)
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My new album “Faerie Memories: Fantasy Music with An Acoustic Heart” is now available in print, digital, and (very soon!) streaming form. Please visit www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com to learn more or purchase. Among original songs and interpretations are laced the sounds of the mountain dulcimer (standard and baritone), angel wing harp, keyboard, and vocals. Each song in this musical collection o...
Jessica Comeau- Connemara Cradle Song (by Delia Murphy; feat. mountain dulcimer & singing) Celtic
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A happy and peaceful Saint Patrick's Day to you! This year, I share with you a live recording from a concert in Mississippi of "Connemara Cradle Song," an Irish song by Delia Murphy that reflects elements of the traditional American song "Down in the Valley." May it be a reminder in stormy times to "lean your head over and hear the wind blow." www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com Facebook: facebook.co...
Jessica Comeau- The Gartan Mother's Lullaby (feat. Standard and Baritone Mountain Dulcimer) Celtic
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“The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby” is one of the songs from my new fantasy and fairy-themed album “Faerie Memories: Fantasy Music with an Acoustic Heart” (www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com). It was also included in the lullaby episode of the Hearts of the Dulcimer podcast by Patricia Delich and Wayne Jiang (www.dulcimuse.com). My arrangment includes both standard and baritone mountain dulcimers and is i...
Update: Preparing for a Mountain Dulcimer Class
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Hello, all! I thought I would try something a bit different and share a little candid, behind-the-scenes video update with you on one of my mountain dulcimer projects... :-) Not everyone can come by for a visit easily, so I thought this might be the next best thing! Thank you for stopping by... www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com (Please see my “Virtual Coaching” page to learn about online mountain d...
LIVE: “Green Grow the Rushes” by Robert Burns (Arr. for mountain dulcimer by Jessica Comeau) Celtic
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A memory from the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat 2018 (White Springs, FL)... The Scottish classic "Green Grow the Rushes" by Robert Burns. :-)
Jessica Comeau- Skye Boat Song (Outlander Theme Song) (Arr. Mountain Dulcimer by J. Comeau) Celtic
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For more of my songs on UA-cam, please visit and subscribe to my channel: ua-cam.com/users/JessicaComeauDulcimer This Scottish air, popularly known as "Skye Boat Song," has long been a favorite of mine. The lyrics speak of Bonnie Prince Charlie fleeing his enemies along with Flora MacDonald. I have fond memories of singing this song with several other ladies at a Scottish sing led by the fine s...
Jessica Comeau- Silent Night (Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania)
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Merry Christmas to you all! Here is a special rendition of "Silent Night" along with those who attended our recent Advent concert at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania... Peace and joy be with you tonight and always! (Tuned to D-G-D, key of G) www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com Facebook: JessicaComeauDulcimer UA-cam Channel: ua-cam.com/users/JessicaComea...
Cantiga 353: Quen a Omagen da Virgen (Jessica Comeau), Medieval "Cantigas de Santa Maria"
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I had always wondered what the mountain dulcimer might sound like in the carillon tower at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park... At last, we got the chance to find out this year! Here is a little clip of my spontaneous rendition of "Cantiga 353: Quen a Omagen da Virgen," another of the Cantigas de Santa Maria from the court of Alphonso X, el Sabio in the 13th century. You might also ...
Jessica Comeau- Red is the Rose (Arr. mountain dulcimer by Jessica Comeau) Irish/Celtic Love Song
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Jessica Comeau- Red is the Rose (Arr. mountain dulcimer by Jessica Comeau) Irish/Celtic Love Song
Night Watch (Original Composition by Denise Comeau)- Jessica Comeau on Mountain Dulcimer, Folk-Style
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Night Watch (Original Composition by Denise Comeau)- Jessica Comeau on Mountain Dulcimer, Folk-Style
Fanny Power (O'Carolan, 18th Cent., Arranged for Mountain Dulcimer by Jessica Comeau), Irish/Celtic
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Fanny Power (O'Carolan, 18th Cent., Arranged for Mountain Dulcimer by Jessica Comeau), Irish/Celtic
Jessica Comeau- A Musical Memory of "Douce Dame Jolie" (Mountain Dulcimer Instrumental) Medieval
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Jessica Comeau- A Musical Memory of "Douce Dame Jolie" (Mountain Dulcimer Instrumental) Medieval
BOOK TRAILER- "With Quiet Joy: Christmas Carols and Hymns for Mountain Dulcimer" by Jessica Comeau
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BOOK TRAILER- "With Quiet Joy: Christmas Carols and Hymns for Mountain Dulcimer" by Jessica Comeau
Jessica Comeau- The Foggy Dew (Arranged for Mountain Dulcimer by Jessica Comeau), Celtic/Irish Song
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Jessica Comeau- The Foggy Dew (Arranged for Mountain Dulcimer by Jessica Comeau), Celtic/Irish Song
Jessica Comeau - Lavender's Blue (Arr. mountain dulcimer and voice by Jessica Comeau), English Song
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Jessica Comeau - Lavender's Blue (Arr. mountain dulcimer and voice by Jessica Comeau), English Song
Highland Laddie ("The Blue Bells of Scotland") (Arr. for piano by Jessica Comeau) Scottish/Celtic
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Highland Laddie ("The Blue Bells of Scotland") (Arr. for piano by Jessica Comeau) Scottish/Celtic
Butterfly's First Flight- Music: Jessica Comeau, "Phrygian Sunrise" on Mountain Dulcimer
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Butterfly's First Flight- Music: Jessica Comeau, "Phrygian Sunrise" on Mountain Dulcimer
Jesus Canon (Composed by the Emmanuel Community, played and sung by St. Paul Music Ministry)
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Jesus Canon (Composed by the Emmanuel Community, played and sung by St. Paul Music Ministry)
Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119 (Arranged for Mountain Dulcimer by Jessica Comeau) Medieval Music
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Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119 (Arranged for Mountain Dulcimer by Jessica Comeau) Medieval Music
Jessica Comeau- Explorations on the Reverie Harp (Healing Music / Therapy / Meditation Music)
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Jessica Comeau- Explorations on the Reverie Harp (Healing Music / Therapy / Meditation Music)
Jessica Comeau- Wild Mountain Thyme (Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go) (Arr. by Jessica Comeau) Celtic
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Jessica Comeau- Wild Mountain Thyme (Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go) (Arr. by Jessica Comeau) Celtic
Book and DVD Set from Jessica Comeau: Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers (Lesson/Instruction/Educational)
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Book and DVD Set from Jessica Comeau: Mountain Dulcimer Wildflowers (Lesson/Instruction/Educational)
Jessica Comeau- Barbara Allen (Arr. for mountain dulcimer by Jessica Comeau) English/British Ballad
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Jessica Comeau- Barbara Allen (Arr. for mountain dulcimer by Jessica Comeau) English/British Ballad

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @hmbl-cb1be
    @hmbl-cb1be День тому

    Who is the maker of your dulcimer? Cynthia 😊

  • @hmbl-cb1be
    @hmbl-cb1be День тому

    Jessica, just beautiful!

  • @johnnynewt9498
    @johnnynewt9498 День тому

    Super cool

  • @p5gBand
    @p5gBand 2 дні тому

    Ohhhh, howdy Ms. Jessica. This sounds like fun. Let me check my email for an invitation.

  • @imaansharifi7493
    @imaansharifi7493 3 дні тому

    Love your musics. From Iran 🇮🇷

  • @CowboyBebop444
    @CowboyBebop444 3 дні тому

    Awesomeness

  • @exfxr.800
    @exfxr.800 4 дні тому

    Wow, this sounds SO peaceful to listen to! Even though, I like electro music but still. I can change it up.

  • @richardfuller5615
    @richardfuller5615 11 днів тому

    There's magic afoot here...

  • @yusufciftci1594
    @yusufciftci1594 11 днів тому

    😍😍😍

  • @eddiesouthgate6654
    @eddiesouthgate6654 12 днів тому

    Beautiful song , love the series . The young lady playing the song is very talented and beautiful to boot.

  • @lesterjohnston8888
    @lesterjohnston8888 20 днів тому

    I will ye go lassie go nicely played

  • @hmbl-cb1be
    @hmbl-cb1be 20 днів тому

    Just lovely!

  • @hmbl-cb1be
    @hmbl-cb1be 20 днів тому

    Nice Jessica! What are you tuned to? Is this from a book you have? Cynthia

    • @JessicaComeauDulcimer
      @JessicaComeauDulcimer 17 днів тому

      Thank you so much, Cynthia! I have not published this in a book yet, but I do teach it from time to time at workshops and in private lessons! You're most welcome to stop by for an online lesson on this song, if you would like! www.jessicacomeaudulcimer.com/online-lessons.html

  • @ElvensongMusic
    @ElvensongMusic 21 день тому

    Beautiful arrangement, Jessica. I don't know how I've not heard this before today 🥰

    • @JessicaComeauDulcimer
      @JessicaComeauDulcimer 17 днів тому

      Thanks for stopping by, Dean! :-) I'm glad you enjoyed it... The beautiful mystery of the melody simply begged for more mysterious improvisations and interludes... :-)

    • @ElvensongMusic
      @ElvensongMusic 16 днів тому

      @@JessicaComeauDulcimer well you certainly nailed it on this arrangement. Thanks so much for posting 🥰

  • @tunekat8
    @tunekat8 21 день тому

    Beautiful! Love the tonality of the lower instrument in contrast to the higher one. Curious who is maker / how you acquired the Angel wing harp? What are gauges on the string? Sounds very high. Thanks for sharing this. ❤️🪽

  • @fractuss
    @fractuss 21 день тому

    What a wonderful version. Thanks.

  • @gramagummi
    @gramagummi 27 днів тому

    I went to your website to try and locate the tab for this beautiful piece but was unable to find it. I would love to learn it.

    • @JessicaComeauDulcimer
      @JessicaComeauDulcimer 24 дні тому

      I will be publishing a new and improved tab for this song in my upcoming Irish book to be released later this year! :-)

  • @darkleaves265
    @darkleaves265 Місяць тому

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • @bz1994
    @bz1994 Місяць тому

    Are you a time traveller 🧳 wow and fantastic 😊

  • @marcmccook9154
    @marcmccook9154 Місяць тому

    superb

  • @gramagummi
    @gramagummi Місяць тому

    Just beautiful! Where I can find the tab for this arrangement?

    • @JessicaComeauDulcimer
      @JessicaComeauDulcimer 24 дні тому

      It is not yet published, but I do bring it out from time to time for workshops and private lessons! Id' be happy to offer an individual Zoom lesson on this song if you would like! :-)

    • @gramagummi
      @gramagummi 24 дні тому

      I will watch for your new book to be published. Looking forward to it.

  • @persecutedbiblebeliever5493
    @persecutedbiblebeliever5493 Місяць тому

    Beautiful TOUCHED my heart.

  • @jantonisito
    @jantonisito Місяць тому

    It has melodic elements similar to the Fields of Athenry

  • @janemurphy9541
    @janemurphy9541 Місяць тому

    That sounds beautiful

  • @stephenwhite5658
    @stephenwhite5658 Місяць тому

    Although I play thru an amp and pedals! Ido love how beautiful my Mcspaddens sound🙂

  • @jackmorgan1052
    @jackmorgan1052 Місяць тому

    Jessica you never cease to amaze me

  • @waylonmilteau
    @waylonmilteau Місяць тому

    Bonjour c est toujours aussi beau ❤

  • @jamescarter3883
    @jamescarter3883 Місяць тому

    Thank You Jessica!

  • @BrianBohlman
    @BrianBohlman Місяць тому

    Always a beautiful melody from your playing styles ❤ 👏

  • @seasharpdeflat
    @seasharpdeflat Місяць тому

    Nice!

  • @p5gBand
    @p5gBand Місяць тому

    Absolutely beautiful Ms. Jessica. I received your email about the workshop today but I didn't see a date / time. If I missed it, forgive me, I'll check again. Otherwise, please resend with date and time?

  • @DianeLee999
    @DianeLee999 Місяць тому

    Lovely 💜

  • @angel-_-_-_
    @angel-_-_-_ Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing! Right in time for Pentecost this Sunday!

  • @stephenwhite5658
    @stephenwhite5658 Місяць тому

    That is beautiful! That is why I also love my dulcimers 🙂

  • @tomm2812
    @tomm2812 Місяць тому

    Beautiful. Nice music as well. Best

  • @waylonmilteau
    @waylonmilteau Місяць тому

    Bonjour ça faisait longtemps sans vidéo ❤❤

    • @JessicaComeauDulcimer
      @JessicaComeauDulcimer Місяць тому

      I have been working on hosting online workshops for a few years instead! I should have more time for videos going forward! Je travaille plutôt sur l’organisation d’ateliers en ligne depuis quelques années ! Je devrais avoir plus de temps pour les vidéos à venir !

  • @levishslair2431
    @levishslair2431 Місяць тому

    keep up good work!!!!

  • @BravEarth
    @BravEarth 2 місяці тому

    So beautiful, I love your music

  • @nullus000
    @nullus000 2 місяці тому

    Como se chama esse instrumento?

  • @bethhall5839
    @bethhall5839 2 місяці тому

    What is your tuning for this song?

  • @drmichaelshea
    @drmichaelshea 2 місяці тому

    Jessica, where do you find all these wonderful old tunes? I have all of your educational material, but I’m just a brand new player and not ready to try playing at your level yet, but I’ll get there.

    • @JessicaComeauDulcimer
      @JessicaComeauDulcimer 2 місяці тому

      Oh, here, there, and everywhere! :-) I do offer online Zoom lessons, and I have some openings right now, so perhaps a time might work for you, if you're interested!

    • @drmichaelshea
      @drmichaelshea 2 місяці тому

      @@JessicaComeauDulcimer Hi, Jessica. I’m sorry for the delayed response and delighted that I might get an opportunity to take dulcimer lessons from a real player. I have a problem, though, and that is my work schedule. Although I’m quite ancient for the job (74), I am still working full time as a hospice medical director. Also, although I have a family in Southern California, I work and live alone here in Yuma, AZ, so I have no one else to help with weekend chores, etc. It is a schedule that doesn’t lend itself to the best or most regular students. Also, I’ve tried taking organ lessons in the past, but it wasn’t a very satisfying experience for either of us, so the lessons didn’t continue for very long. Things change, though, and I’d like to study with you. Is there a way I can reach you by something other than YT messages? My personal email is wms1110@earthlink.net.

  • @drmichaelshea
    @drmichaelshea 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, Jessica. The mountain dulcimer is a perfect instrument for these old Celtic and Irish tunes. I think they’re beautiful. I have begun to learn to play my new dulcimer and hope to be able to play with a style similar to your own one day. 😮

    • @JessicaComeauDulcimer
      @JessicaComeauDulcimer 2 місяці тому

      I agree that Celtic music is very much at home on this instrument, Dr. Michael! I am happy that you are discovering the beautiful potential of the mountain dulcimer!

  • @masontrent5543
    @masontrent5543 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful!

  • @nadiamurchie1949
    @nadiamurchie1949 2 місяці тому

    that was perfect , love from scotland xx

  • @williamnye478
    @williamnye478 2 місяці тому

    Very beautiful!

  • @14OZ1
    @14OZ1 2 місяці тому

    Please, more!

  • @psst...heyyou6508
    @psst...heyyou6508 2 місяці тому

    Lovely!! 🌹

  • @p5gBand
    @p5gBand 2 місяці тому

    Ohhh, a new video by my favorite Dulicmer player. I've missed the last few workshops but looking forward to participating in an upcoming one. Great song, short and sweet Thank you Ms. Jessica.

    • @JessicaComeauDulcimer
      @JessicaComeauDulcimer 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, Paul! I hope we will see you again before too long! :-)

    • @p5gBand
      @p5gBand 2 місяці тому

      @@JessicaComeauDulcimer That's me. How did you know? I love it.

  • @Lee_Adamson_OCF
    @Lee_Adamson_OCF 2 місяці тому

    Welcome back. Good to see ya.

  • @bz1994
    @bz1994 2 місяці тому

    🌹 ❤️🌹