I was sitting by a campfire two nights ago playing my dulcimer when a whippoorwill started singing along with me. I thought of this, how David listened to the birds and wrote this song in response to their calls. It was a "David" moment, reminding me again of his beautiful soul, and his enduring imprint on my life. Knowing him and studying with him changed me forever. I need to learn this medley before my hands and mind give out!
Brings back fond memories of David. He lived with my family for I think a few years in Virginia when he was a street musician in Georgetown. RIP my brother.
Only the good cross over so young...and thank the power above that Mr. Schnaufer lived when recordings and videos were possible, to preserve the magic and awe...how 3 notes and four strings can give so much music only happens with 'phenoms'. Thaks for posting.
Such a wonderful person and amazing musician. He was called to bring the sweet, gentle sounds of the mountain dulcimer to us, the soft, haunting sounds that speak tenderness and beauty to our spirits. RIP dear David. What a privilege to have known you.
Some bright morning I'll Fly away to Texas in the sky and dulcimer jam with #DavidSchnaufer. What a heavenly sound that will be. 🤠 A kindred bound that only Native Texans experience.
I just had my first dulcimer lesson yesterday. My instrument came to me as a sad gift and I didn't want to waste it. But I am actually drawn to the way the dulcimer allows you to play chords and melodies at the same time in a fashion that's amenable to a simple music person, a person who is intimidated by six strings or eighty-eight keys. But you demonstrate that there's a lot of sophistication in the dulcimer. I'm going to have to bug my teacher about how I can play songs not written in D and how I can use the instrument as a songwriting tool.
I can just imagine him listening to the birds and figuring out the key. I miss him so much. He was my musical North Star. What a privilege to know him, isn’t it, Debbie?
It's in DAD with a capo at the 4th fret. If you know the chords for the song and take it slow it's actually pretty logical and falls under the fingers very well.
So sad that he crossed over. RIP David, thanks for the great music. I would love to learn Morning Birtds. I wonder if it's in a different tuning. I don't understand how people could talk during this musical beauty. Allie :
I was sitting by a campfire two nights ago playing my dulcimer when a whippoorwill started singing along with me. I thought of this, how David listened to the birds and wrote this song in response to their calls. It was a "David" moment, reminding me again of his beautiful soul, and his enduring imprint on my life. Knowing him and studying with him changed me forever. I need to learn this medley before my hands and mind give out!
That was so beautiful. Thank uou. I am moved.❤
Brings back fond memories of David. He lived with my family for I think a few years in Virginia when he was a street musician in Georgetown. RIP my brother.
Only the good cross over so young...and thank the power above that Mr. Schnaufer lived when recordings and videos were possible, to preserve the magic and awe...how 3 notes and four strings can give so much music only happens with 'phenoms'.
Thaks for posting.
Such a wonderful person and amazing musician. He was called to bring the sweet, gentle sounds of the mountain dulcimer to us, the soft, haunting sounds that speak tenderness and beauty to our spirits. RIP dear David. What a privilege to have known you.
My favorite of all the Beatles’ tunes. Thank you. Very nice.❤
I love the song, your musical gift! My 🐈 are searching for the birds!
Beautiful music exquisitely played!
Some bright morning I'll Fly away to Texas in the sky and dulcimer
jam with #DavidSchnaufer. What a heavenly sound that will be. 🤠 A kindred bound that only Native Texans experience.
Gorgeous!!!!!! 🥰
So peaceful and liked the bird story
Sooooo beautiful❤️🎶. I could listen all day………..
I just had my first dulcimer lesson yesterday. My instrument came to me as a sad gift and I didn't want to waste it. But I am actually drawn to the way the dulcimer allows you to play chords and melodies at the same time in a fashion that's amenable to a simple music person, a person who is intimidated by six strings or eighty-eight keys. But you demonstrate that there's a lot of sophistication in the dulcimer. I'm going to have to bug my teacher about how I can play songs not written in D and how I can use the instrument as a songwriting tool.
This guy was awesome. Rest in Peace David.
I can just imagine him listening to the birds and figuring out the key. I miss him so much. He was my musical North Star. What a privilege to know him, isn’t it, Debbie?
Thanks for the comments. Let's keep the Schnaufer spirit alive. That is why I've posted these. And there are more to come. Deb Porter
So lovely
Amazing!!! I am just learning to play the mountain dulicmer and can't imagine ever being able to do this!! Awesome!!!
It's in DAD with a capo at the 4th fret. If you know the chords for the song and take it slow it's actually pretty logical and falls under the fingers very well.
Magical priceless thankyou
Beautiful, RIP David
thanks for posting this!!
Very, very beautiful....
So sad that he crossed over. RIP David, thanks for the great music. I would love to learn Morning Birtds. I wonder if it's in a different tuning. I don't understand how people could talk during this musical beauty.
Allie :
Many thanks for posting this!
Heaven s. Real
Awesome
Magical skill
That's what I call MAGIC
I know those birds well. Night hawks and early mocking birds.
Drum roll please, loved it .
Are you using a capo on this? Where do get them?
when are the additional
videos happening?
Is there anywhere where I can buy the dulcimer tab for Morning Birds?
Ah
Any tab for this? Would love it!
Ron Ewing makes wonderful vapes. Look for his website.
So rude to hear people talking.
Don't hate. I'm one of those people who can't stop chattering when I love something. I'm overcome.