I was asked to post the origins of the hammered dulicmer,Here is the orgins as best as I can explain.This instrument is generally credited to have began about 2,000 years ago in the area of Iran&Iraq,then called Pursia,where it was called a santur.In different parts of the world it is called different names.too many to list here. I can suggest that you google the hammered dulicmer,and you will find several different sources to read.one of the soirces is Wikipedia,there are others.All I know is that I enjoy listening to the different tapes and c/ds that i have.I will admit that I have not played my dulicmer regularly for a long time,partially due to the seizures,I'm afraid of falling on it and distroying it.Someting that I do not want to due since it cost me a lot of money when I bought it.I had also bought a bunch of different books with music for the dulicmer and had taken some lessions.
I do hope that I have shead som light on this instrument that berings me such pleasure,even if I cannot play it my self.
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Friday, February 08, 2008
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Thanks for sharing this. How did you first become interested in the instrument or the music?
ReplyDeleteKaren,thank you for your remarks.
ReplyDeleteBipolaylawyercook,I emailed you the explanation.and I do believe that I have that information on one of my first blogs.
Mike,
ReplyDeleteIt's clear you love this instrument and I hope you'll find a way to enjoy playing it again for I'm sure it brings soothing pleasure. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs and blessings,
Mike,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this background information on the hammered dulcimer. It's nice to know the history of this wonderful instrument!
Tina