Civil War Medley on Swamp Dulcimer

A medley of Battle Hymn of the Republic/Dixie/ Rally 'Round the Flag played on my swamp dulcimer. One for the north, one for the south, and one for both.

[@StewieGriffin505]

John Brown's Body is the original tune. John Brown's body lies a moulderin' in his grave. John Brown the abolitionist was hung for his ill-fated raid on Harper's Ferry.

[@swc59]

Thanks for clueing me into that. Just did some reading on it. Really interesting!

[@TheWorstWestern]

With respect to the Civil War, second place is the first loser. Loser

[@jaymiemaham9582]

"Outdoor music room" - what a neat project! **uses best Civil War drawl** And the playing ain't too shabby, neither. 😉

[@swc59]

Thanks!

[@susangill1075]

What. A lovely sound from a remarkable instrument. Thank you for sharing.

[@swc59]

Thank YOU for listening!

[@jimbo2629]

So resonant

[@nannesoar]

What beautiful foliage! Being from the Pacific Northwest i've very scarcely seen an environment like this and its wonderful.

[@swc59]

Yes, I try not to take it for granted!

[@mentallychallengeddolphin9677]

In my life so far I may have realized I am strange, I am aware of this, but I had no idea a small area where a man has made some beautiful instruments out in the swamp would enamor me so much! honestly this is so cool. I look forward to hopefully more swamp dulcimer vids!!

[@swc59]

Many thanks for one of the best comments I've received! I plan to shoot a new video within the next couple weeks.

[@JustDulci]

Wow! Just Wow! I love this so much! And what a perfect setting! Thank you for sharing!

[@swc59]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it!

[@davejalenderki]

I could listen to that all day. Thanks for sharing.

[@swc59]

Thanks for listening!

[@davejalenderki]

@@swc59 My pleasure.

[@lisah7689]

So calming and beautiful. Thank you for sharing!!

[@swc59]

Thank YOU for listening!

[@hmbl-cb1be]

Beautiful music and beautiful pond!!!!

[@swc59]

Many thanks!

[@AndyZach]

I never heard of a swamp dulcimer before.

[@swc59]

It's just a dulcimer that was built from swamp wood and is stored and played in the swamp. Other than that, just like any other dulcimer.

[@grc5618]

Excellent sir. Wonderful sound.. Would love to hear that paired up with a Hurdy Gurdy 😊

[@swc59]

That would be cool. Would like to build one sometime.

[@anthonysmith3851]

So wonderful, thank you.

[@swc59]

Thanks 😀

[@siison1390]

Beautiful🙏 Thank you for my great tears.🙏

[@swc59]

Thank-you. I'm glad you were moved by it.

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Well fantastic. Thank you for sharing that! Beautiful.

[@swc59]

Thanks, man. Appreciate it!

[@kellyharper367]

Amazing!

[@swc59]

Thanks!

[@Andrew-pm5bg]

Beautiful

[@swc59]

Thanks!

[@susanjnolan7003]

Just what I needed to see and hear!

[@swc59]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@robertmccubbins449]

Got a question, why do you call it a swamp dulcimer? because you play it in the swamp? you made it from swamp ash? or because of the shape? sounds good, just curious.

[@swc59]

Because it was made from wood on my property in the swamp and because I play it there. Not sure which is more important to the name. 😄

[@puttentanesame6687]

That's some mighty fine brain-massage music...scratch Buddy behind the ears for me!

[@swc59]

Done 😄

[@ouchboy-bs6ri]

that thing has a huge sound box listen to the deep tones!

[@swc59]

Thanks! I was pleasantly surprised by its tone.

[@ouchboy-bs6ri]

@@swc59 did you make it? sounds fantasitic and deep... i do seagull and mountain standard. yours would go well with a mandolin and a euki that is its tone quality, try it some time!

[@swc59]

Yes, I've made several. I never know what they're going to sound like until they're done. 😄

[@cmjudco]

Awesome!!!

[@swc59]

Thanks!

[@judyking4930]

Nice playing, enjoyed. I love the dulcimer and play a little.

[@swc59]

Thanks!

[@howlinhobbit]

sweet!

[@swc59]

Thanks!

[@KenneyCmusic]

That’s a lovely instrument! I love the term swamp dulcimer too lol

[@swc59]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@DocAcher]

Really nice!

[@swc59]

Thanks!

[@davidwrobel8089]

Well done sir

[@swc59]

Thanks!

[@monicaluketich6913]

What notes is it tuned to? I've had a dulcimer for several years and still working on the basics. Your instrument and playing calms the soul. Thank you.

[@swc59]

Thanks! It's tuned DAA.

[@monicaluketich6913]

@swc59 Thank you. Maybe I can figure out the fingerings with that info, or do you have written notation for it? It's a favorite song of mine.

[@swc59]

I'm sorry - I play everything by ear. I don't have any tab for it.

[@Sgt-xw5lx]

HOOAH. .I'm a good ol Rebel Soldier

[@MoonStar-fq6oy]

👏👏👏👏👏❤✌️

[@swc59]

Thanks. 🙂

[@haroldishoy2113]

That is a very unique instrument and sounds beautiful. Have you ever recorded and CD albums?

[@swc59]

Thanks! I have some albums on Bandcamp that can be downloaded for free. The one that is closest to the type of music I'm playing here is this one: swcampbell.bandcamp.com/album/homebuilt

[@haroldishoy2113]

@@swc59 Most excellent and kind, thank you!

[@td4dotnet]

I love this! Thanks for posting, not enough likes on this video... allow me to be your 300th sub buddy.

[@swc59]

Awesome! Thanks, Pal!

[@johngreen-qj1dv]

Green swamp as in here in florida right?

[@swc59]

Yep. I'm just on the Southern edge of it.

[@tommyrawlings3046]

I thought dulcimers were hammered, not plucked?

[@swc59]

You're picturing a hammer dulcimer. Mine is an example of a lap dulcimer, also known as a mountain dulcimer. The lap and hammer dulcimers don't have much in common, lol.

[@EQI264]

I didnt know that was a covil war song

[@swc59]

All three were sung by soldiers during the Civil War. First one by the north, second by the south and the third was sung by both sides but the lyrics were different.