I'm thinking how cool it would be if she were my Grandmother and I got to visit her at Christmas time. I think it would be a fond memory for a lifetime.
I found your channel by accident and it has been like a Christmas gift to me! You are so talented and charming, thank you for sharing your talent and all the unusual instruments!
Harpeliekas are also well known in Latvia, which had a large German population and Sweden, which ruled Latvia for over a hundred years, seem to have introduced them to the Latvians who make and play a larger version. What brand name is on the label? Hopf is the German manufacturer - called Musima during the Russian occupation of East Germany.
In German B is called "H" whilst Bb (B flat) is called "B". This regularly confuses Germans when playing with English speaking people vice versa. Flats are called "Bs" or B-chen" (little Bs), sharps are called "Kreuz" (oder Kreuzchen). Nice video!
My son is in music theory, and said they had learned about this. They sometimes use G or H, but he didn't remember specifically for what, it was a very old way of music thinking.
Stumbled upon you today and soooo blessed am i to get to not only hear your beautiful playing but very pretty singing! Being from a very German and musical family, this touched my heart deeply! Literally brought tears to my eyes! Well done ❤ Thank you for sharing with the world!
@AngelaKgswifeGorda011482 - Hallo, you _"being from a very German and musical family"_ -- I have a question for you. Can Zither be played with a little hammer thing? instead of being plucked, and is that what a hammer dulcimer is? or completely different?
Your ability to figure out and learn how to tune and play the zither reflects a passion that is truly admirable. And thank-you for demonstrating it with What Child Is This, beautiful carol. God bless you.
I also found you by accident, I am so grateful. It's a great way for me to enter the new year. So many bad things in the world, and you bring so much joy. You were given a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing.
I would DEFINITELY have been begging my parents to visit your house every day after school, had I grown up on your neighborhood! Thanks so much for sharing all of this music AND all the information. Merry Christmas!!
I have just found your video and was so happy to hear zither music. When I was young probably in the late fifties my parents had a LP record of Anton Caras who played on the zither. It brought memories back to me of my childhood.
LOVELY! I had mentioned the Harpeleik in a comment on your Ukelin video, and am delighted to see this version of what I grew up hearing my Norwegian grandmother play. She played her "Norwegian Zither" turned 45 degrees from the position you use, and she played with a pick until her arthritis got so bad she had to use a sturdy match stick. Her zither was ordered from Norway in 1926 and had 8 groups of 8 strings (so much prettier a sound than an autoharp which deadens unwanted notes in a chord) and a unique feature that according to my mother NEVER worked. It had a cam on the right side that was supposed to drop a string a half step to produce a minor chord. It seems your version has minor chords among the choices! I inherited my grandmother's zither, ordered a set of strings and had a crack in the top repaired. Unfortunately the craftsman I finally found who put the new strings on for me did NOT get the strings all at the same level, which has made it far less easy to play and it just sits in a closet now.That zither was made in Germany and labeled a Harpeleik. It's not near me right now so I can't tell you the company that produced it. It was also painted black and had a lovely floral design handpainted on it. We seldom hear music on these unique instruments and I am delighted to find your wonderful videos!
My heart is stilled, my thoughts softened. Your singing while playing is simply beautiful. An unexpected blessing this Christmas Eve morning. Thank you!! All grace and joy for you this coming year.
This is the 3rd video i have come across. i sm very impressed, God has gave you a beautiful voice & a rare talent for being able to learn a lot of instruments,,,thank you for sharing your wonderful gift ❤
My daughters and I have been listening to your Christmas music on antique instruments all morning. We're so happy to have found your channel, your music and voice is wonderful and the passion you bring to these unique instruments is heart warming. We're also passionate about music and unique instruments, although not quite antique - so we really appreciate your channel!
Bravo! Your love of music, instruments, and song comes through in your performance. Well played and sung. Your natural beauty is a pleasantry as well. Thank you for sharing.
You absolutely are amazing. I'm so glad that I found your channel. What a niche gift you have to learn and play so many different types of 2:45 unusual instruments. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Merry Christmas and God bless.
Wow sounds very nice. You did a good job tuning the instrument and played it quite well. Thank you for a beautiful song you sing very nicely too. God bless and Merry Christmas miss.
Simply beautiful! Do you know "Bring the Torch, Jeanette Isabella?" I love all the old European carols. Your voice is so rich and lovely, perfectly suited to these carols of yesteryear which tell of the Babe in the manger, not Santa or reindeer or any other modern holiday cheer! Thank you!
One of my favorite Christmas carols. Thank you so much for the fascinating story of how you got this beautiful instrument. Your singing and playing were beautiful.
I wholeheartedly agree with many other comments on this channel: thank you so much for caring to bring special music to life on special instruments. FWIW, I had the tremendous good fortune to spend an evening tonight at an old, stone-built drovers' hostelry deep in the hidden Welsh hills. One of the locals is an accomplished composer and arranger for many a Hollywood film and he was very taken also with your works. I hope that brings you a little festive warmth, as you well deserve for sharing your fine arts.
That was absolutely beautiful! My eyes immediately teared as the music touched my soul. What an exquisite talent God had bestowed upon you. The gift of music. May God bless you! Merry Christmas
Wonderful. Big props to you learning to play this. Well done. I hear there is an H in german music. I read once that BACH wrote a song once with his name in it. Must have been german so to get the H there. Keep going with this. 🎶🎶🎶🎶
You have a beautiful voice.
I have and play the Viennese Zither. Am from Austria. And just FYI, we call "B" an "H" in German and the B flat is what we call "B". You are right!
Thank you! This is so interesting!
Yes, Bach used the Natural sign to show the key of B and in his penmanship it looked like an H on his scores. I learned that in music history class!
Same in Sweden too. But we have mostly adopted the B now instead.
@@wendyloo1159i think that’s how he was able to write music or a fugue with his name in it
B A C H
@@laceandribbonsviolin hahaha 😄
In german H is b and B is Bflat- you are right- love these instruments- your microphone doesn’t do you justice!!
Another lovely rendition of a hymn.
God has clearly gifted you with musical talent! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us
A very pretty song! Thank you.
It’s Green Sleeves written in 1580 for Anne Boleyn. This is blatant appropriation.
It is a beautiful zither. I have never seen a zither like it!
Thanks! It’s a unique instrument, for sure 🎄
It amazes me where and how you get those instruments and learn to play them..... MY UTMOST RESPECT FOR MY DEAR LADY!!!! 🙏🙏❤❤
DeeDee is delightful! How amazing that she tuned it and learned to play it. Fun, fun, fun!!!! Thanks for sharing!
It's been a joy to learn! 🎄
Thank you! Keep making such great memories.😊
I’m always trying to create new ones!🎶
It's a blessing to be gifted such a cool vintage zither.
I think so too🎶
very cool 😀
Another one that looks difficult to master -- but beautiful when it is!
It really is a beautiful instrument! And the chords are already tuned….you just have to find the right one 😳
So beautiful. I love "What Child is This". Thank you for sharing.
I'm thinking how cool it would be if she were my Grandmother and I got to visit her at Christmas time. I think it would be a fond memory for a lifetime.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! One of my favorite Christmas carrols! I love your arrangement and you sang so sweetly!
I found your channel by accident and it has been like a Christmas gift to me! You are so talented and charming, thank you for sharing your talent and all the unusual instruments!
I came to write the exact same thing! My entire family, including 3 kiddos under 7 years old, have loved watching all of these videos!
Please allow me to be added to the list of listeners who accidentally found this channel. What a beautiful, magical gift. Thank you!
Thank you. My Dad loved the zither. He's been gone a long time. Memories.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful instrument with us! You have an awesome singing voice that is so smooth and gentle!
The thought of tuning or changing stings is intimidating. What a lovely wonderful job you did with the zither and the song.
What a beautiful and interesting instrument.
I think so too! 😊
I’ve watched several of your videos and this one is by far my favorite! I’m loving the history that you give for each instrument.😊
Thanks for watching! I love sharing the stories behind the instruments. 🎄
That was so beautiful! You are very talented. ... can't wait to tell my nephew to check out your Austrian Zither.
I just came across your videos, man are you talented! So cool you have all these instruments and play so great!
I subscribed.
Harpeliekas are also well known in Latvia, which had a large German population and Sweden, which ruled Latvia for over a hundred years, seem to have introduced them to the Latvians who make and play a larger version. What brand name is on the label? Hopf is the German manufacturer - called Musima during the Russian occupation of East Germany.
One year later…..just as beautiful! Thank you.
Oh how wonderful. I love this ancient melody. Beautifully played.
Thank you 🎶
H is the note B natural in German. Cool instrument.
In German B is called "H" whilst Bb (B flat) is called "B". This regularly confuses Germans when playing with English speaking people vice versa. Flats are called "Bs" or B-chen" (little Bs), sharps are called "Kreuz" (oder Kreuzchen).
Nice video!
Absolutely a beautiful song for our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ
I think so too!
Wow! That is the most beautiful "What Child is This?" that I have ever heard!
My son is in music theory, and said they had learned about this. They sometimes use G or H, but he didn't remember specifically for what, it was a very old way of music thinking.
Absolutely beautiful and lovely!
Thank you so much!
❤ I’m watching this on Christmas morning 2023 ❤
Stumbled upon you today and soooo blessed am i to get to not only hear your beautiful playing but very pretty singing!
Being from a very German and musical family, this touched my heart deeply!
Literally brought tears to my eyes!
Well done ❤
Thank you for sharing with the world!
@AngelaKgswifeGorda011482 - Hallo,
you _"being from a very German and musical family"_ -- I have a question for you. Can Zither be played with a little hammer thing? instead of being plucked, and is that what a hammer dulcimer is? or completely different?
Your ability to figure out and learn how to tune and play the zither reflects a passion that is truly admirable. And thank-you for demonstrating it with What Child Is This, beautiful carol. God bless you.
Beautiful just beautiful!!!!
Thank you so much!
I also found you by accident, I am so grateful. It's a great way for me to enter the new year. So many bad things in the world, and you bring so much joy.
You were given a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing.
I love to share these great instruments!
Antique Roadshow may be able to shed some light on the history of the instrument as well as possibly its value.
You are very talented, love the fact that you are not a show off! Just very talented and sweet
Heavenly beautiful THANK YOU ❤❤
You're welcome 😊
What a beautiful zither. I remember vaguely hearing you of them when I was a child.
Never heard of this instrument before,I love how bright the tone sounds!
It is a beautiful instrument for this song too!
Very beautiful clear and "Brite" sound, can hear every note ❤
Thank you for the gift. I am so grateful to have you in my life through the net.
Love you're music, What a blessing! What a wonderful ability you have THANK YOU! !
Thank you for the kind words! 😊
Wow so beautiful. I love these beautiful old instruments ❤🎼
I would DEFINITELY have been begging my parents to visit your house every day after school, had I grown up on your neighborhood! Thanks so much for sharing all of this music AND all the information. Merry Christmas!!
That's is awesome!!!
Thanks for showing new musical instruments and entertaining us with melodious music
You’re a treasure!
I have just found your video and was so happy to hear zither music. When I was young probably in the late fifties my parents had a LP record of Anton Caras who played on the zither. It brought memories back to me of my childhood.
So very beautiful. Lovely voice. Thank you for sharing.
You’re very welcome! 😊
First read the title as "Australian Zither" and just had to know what in the world that would be. Ha ha ha. This is beautiful!
The sticker inside the instrument also says Harplieke Zither.
I like to different instruments, you are a special lady, learning to play music like you do.
Thank you!
Brought tears to my eyes. Thank You.
LOVELY! I had mentioned the Harpeleik in a comment on your Ukelin video, and am delighted to see this version of what I grew up hearing my Norwegian grandmother play. She played her "Norwegian Zither" turned 45 degrees from the position you use, and she played with a pick until her arthritis got so bad she had to use a sturdy match stick. Her zither was ordered from Norway in 1926 and had 8 groups of 8 strings (so much prettier a sound than an autoharp which deadens unwanted notes in a chord) and a unique feature that according to my mother NEVER worked. It had a cam on the right side that was supposed to drop a string a half step to produce a minor chord. It seems your version has minor chords among the choices! I inherited my grandmother's zither, ordered a set of strings and had a crack in the top repaired. Unfortunately the craftsman I finally found who put the new strings on for me did NOT get the strings all at the same level, which has made it far less easy to play and it just sits in a closet now.That zither was made in Germany and labeled a Harpeleik. It's not near me right now so I can't tell you the company that produced it. It was also painted black and had a lovely floral design handpainted on it. We seldom hear music on these unique instruments and I am delighted to find your wonderful videos!
Beautiful, and Sooo unique! 🥰 🎶🎵🎶
What a beautiful sound that instrument has. Thank you for bringing it back to life. And thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!
My grandmother used to play the zither and I inherited hers but I can’t play it. Beautiful!
It’s fun to learn!
Fascinating instrument, and an exquisite experience to hear you play it and sing. Thank you for this. 0:15
My heart is stilled, my thoughts softened. Your singing while playing is simply beautiful. An unexpected blessing this Christmas Eve morning.
Thank you!! All grace and joy for you this coming year.
Another eye opener. Beautiful song, beautifully played. Thank you!
Beautiful, DeeDee! Thankyou. Happy Christmas! ❤🎄☃️🎶😊
Sooo beautiful ❤. Thanks again ❤❤❤
Thanks so much, that’s so kind of you!
What a beautiful instrument!! Lucky you! Girl you are so talented! Playing all those instruments! So enjoy your channel!
Beautiful! This is my favorite Christmas carol. Thank you.
This is the 3rd video i have come across. i sm very impressed, God has gave you a beautiful voice & a rare talent for being able to learn a lot of instruments,,,thank you for sharing your wonderful gift ❤
I had a music teacher that talked about Slovakian and Yiddish instruments and their heritage like the Autoharp !
@@patrickarlaud4677 Do you remember what the names were?
@deedeetibbits yes ! The mans name was Mr Sandeen and he taught at a elementary school in Bagley MN in 1972 I believe is first name was Richard.
WOW, you are unbelievable DeeDee...you've got a grateful new subscriber looking forward to more tears from the heart from you xo
Wow! Thanks! Welcome aboard! 🎄
Incredible!!! And thank you for singing it as well! AMAZING!!!
This was so beautiful, ❤️ WOW!
What a beautiful instrument has a wonderful sound and you did a great restoration.
My daughters and I have been listening to your Christmas music on antique instruments all morning. We're so happy to have found your channel, your music and voice is wonderful and the passion you bring to these unique instruments is heart warming. We're also passionate about music and unique instruments, although not quite antique - so we really appreciate your channel!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this song.
very cool collection of instruments, and to play them all as well! very very cool
Glad you like them!🎶
Bravo! Your love of music, instruments, and song comes through in your performance. Well played and sung. Your natural beauty is a pleasantry as well. Thank you for sharing.
You absolutely are amazing. I'm so glad that I found your channel. What a niche gift you have to learn and play so many different types of 2:45 unusual instruments. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Merry Christmas and God bless.
So beautiful. ❤❤❤❤
It does have a decidedly different sound than our American mountain zithers..and this is fuller and quire lovely.
WOW! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing it with us
Wow sounds very nice. You did a good job tuning the instrument and played it quite well. Thank you for a beautiful song you sing very nicely too. God bless and Merry Christmas miss.
Simply beautiful! Do you know "Bring the Torch, Jeanette Isabella?" I love all the old European carols. Your voice is so rich and lovely, perfectly suited to these carols of yesteryear which tell of the Babe in the manger, not Santa or reindeer or any other modern holiday cheer!
Thank you!
One of my favorite Christmas carols.
Thank you so much for the fascinating story of how you got this beautiful instrument. Your singing and playing were beautiful.
Great Job!❤
My that was lovely! Lifts my heart to hear instruments taken out of storage and made to sing again!
Thank you for sharing these cool instruments with us! I'm also stunned by how beautiful your singing is, goes wonderfully with the instrument 🎉🎉
What an interesting history, and perfect choice of song for that amazing instrument. So rich sounding.
what a beautiful instrument, and you played it beautifully as well. thanks for sharing.
What a magically beautiful instrument! ❤ Thank you so much!
I wholeheartedly agree with many other comments on this channel: thank you so much for caring to bring special music to life on special instruments. FWIW, I had the tremendous good fortune to spend an evening tonight at an old, stone-built drovers' hostelry deep in the hidden Welsh hills. One of the locals is an accomplished composer and arranger for many a Hollywood film and he was very taken also with your works. I hope that brings you a little festive warmth, as you well deserve for sharing your fine arts.
Wow! I’m SO glad for ALL the interest in these obscure instruments!
That was absolutely beautiful! My eyes immediately teared as the music touched my soul. What an exquisite talent God had bestowed upon you. The gift of music. May God bless you! Merry Christmas
So interesting. Thank you.
You are very welcome!
Amazing rendition! Thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful arrangement for zither and voice. Very worshipful.
Just fascinating! I have just now discovered you and I’m so glad I did! Love your music!
Welcome aboard! I'm so glad you found me, too. 😊
Would love to see a collab with Rob Scallon!
I learned to play this song on the piano as a teenager. I'd love to learn all the amazing instruments you have played, one day. Fabulous sounds.
Such a gift and a blessing! You are an amazing woman. Your instruments are amazing and have a spirit of passion, through you.
Enjoy your Christmas video’s♥️
Just lovely. Thank you. That’s my favorite. Happy Holidays to all. May it be blessed with joy and love.♥️💚☃️🌟❄️🎄🎄⭐️
Wonderful. Big props to you learning to play this. Well done. I hear there is an H in german music. I read once that BACH wrote a song once with his name in it. Must have been german so to get the H there. Keep going with this. 🎶🎶🎶🎶