Go Tell It On The Mountain on the Davidic Harp

[@a7xgh442]

I've long been into old, obscure, rare, and unorthodox instruments and musicology and I'm happy to have found your youtube channel as I don't see many people sharing this interest elsewhere. You're ability to pick up any of these lesser known instruments and make them sound good is amazing to me. I feel like various types of zithers and mandolins are a part of american musical history that are being forgotten and I'm glad your channel is helping document them and keep them alive.

[@rainy5053]

Very reminiscent childhood memories of a music teacher who would bring different magical instruments as these ❤🤩

[@melodytibbitszanecchia3023]

agreed!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

So wonderful that such sweet mysic should be coaxed from this simple harp! One can only imagine the shepherd boy who soothed his restless flock with the same simple harp and the songs he composed to sing praise to God! You're a wonder, Dee Dee, and I'm so grateful for the capricious algorithm that led me to your channel! Thank you, thank you!

[@dictaschoenfelder3698]

Beautiful instruments and the music you bring from the. I enjoy the history you share of each once. I’m glad I found you!

[@marybarratt2649]

Another first for me. I’m loving all of these older instruments and the history behind each.

[@arnenelson4495]

I just found you and subscribed. You've really made this Christmas season special for me with your beautiful historic instruments. Thank you!

[@joksal9108]

Lovely music. Thank you.

[@AlbertaSargent]

❤loved that. So beautiful. Thank you.

[@cherylmarshall3463]

Love this! Thank you for sharing these unique instruments and your talent with us!

[@philhugill8458]

Gorgeous......Let's go and kick some Goliath Butt !!!!

[@THEMANWITHTHEYELLOWHAT.]

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[@crystalclearwindowcleaning3458]

So simple, and yet so beautiful. Thank you.

[@hannahriv5169]

I just discovered your channel DeeDee! It is amazing how many instruments you have and/or play! your love for music is so great! I love learning about all of these old and unique instruments its very interesting!

[@davidgreco751]

Very nice!

[@Iceland874]

That sounds so lovely! I have a 16 string lyre that sounds similar to that harp. I’d like to find a German zither like my great grandmother use to play. Thank you for the inspiring video.

[@Tropicalpisces]

What a gem of a channel!!🎉🎉🎉 Merry Christmas 💕

[@haroldishoy2113]

Your interpretive melody is absolutely beautiful. Reading the Bible with references to David playing and singing has always made me curious. Now I have some ideas of what that must have sounded like. Thank you.

[@deedeetibbits]

Of course no one knows for sure, but I imagine that too!

[@archbishopjohnjohnston1184]

So talented God given so blessed just loved it.

[@Gartenlust]

@Dee Dee Tibbits In Germany this is a harp for children from Waldorf education. I found this on a German homepage: "The children's harp is a beautiful musical instrument for children. With its pentatonic tuning, it is inspired by the ideas of Waldorf education. Children from the age of 6 can learn to play the harp. The instrument is a good introduction to the world of sounds and is particularly suitable for the free discovery of sounds and melodies. However, it is also possible to play simple pentatonic songs, which are particularly popular and well-known in Waldorf kindergartens and Waldorf schools. Parents of younger children also like to use the children's harp as a gentle instrument suitable for children's ears for a little evening music to put them to sleep. Last but not least, it is also used in a music therapy context." Children and I (guitarist) prefer to play the instrument with our fingers rather than with a plectrum. 😉

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you! That is SUCH helpful information! My Son-in-law actually went to a Waldorf school, and his mom was instrumental in my getting a hold of it!

[@Gartenlust]

@@deedeetibbits 😘

[@corjp]

DeeDee....Beautiful lady , Thank you soooo very much for sharing this with us mortals ( 😉 ) i never knew anything about these instruments...And now I do....

[@GeorgeTSLC]

Sometimes I forget to be impressed by your musicianship. Today i remembered.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@acidreins]

I just found your channel by chance and the knowledge you share and the music is beautiful. Subscribed.

[@deedeetibbits]

Awesome, thank you!

[@WalterAlbert-k8l]

Excellent MERRY CHRISTMAS SHABOT SHALOM. 🇺🇲🙊🙈🙉🇺🇲

[@ddselvig]

Amazed by the capability of that small instrument! Thanks for the demo, DeeDee! Well done!

[@Carole.P]

A slight Chinese esq feel to it. Lovely

[@mikesoule1352]

Very nice! You sure know how to release the music in your instruments. Sweet tune! 🎶🎵🎶

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[@deedeetibbits]

You are SO WELCOME! I enjoy doing it!🎶

[@irenedavo3768]

Amazing

[@dianakatkout638]

Interesting instrument! I've never known that this is the origin of Go Tell It on the Mountains!

[@ca-ny9tl]

Besutiful!

[@AsterInDis]

What a cute little harp.

[@anonymousdratini]

This is reminding me to break out my christmas sheet music.

[@IngenerateIngenue]

I can get a choon like that from the strings on my egg slicer 😄

[@deedeetibbits]

Hahaha!

[@lcollins4313]

I’ve subscribed so I can enjoy your talents. Thank you ! ❤️🙏🏾💕

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks for subbing!

[@jamesducey2685]

This is so special. You played so very well again with your skill and mastery of the strings. Truly sublime and balm for some souls.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you very much!

[@ceciliadroz5473]

That's beautiful! No wonder the king's persona was soothed when he listened to David play. And I always wondered what the biblical harp might be like. Thank you

[@deedeetibbits]

Most scholars think they were lyre shaped with 10 strings….some Psalms refer to them.

[@banjiddle]

I’m a banjo player, could thumb or finger picks pluck on this?

[@THEMANWITHTHEYELLOWHAT.]

Yes you can it's like a big harp but much smaller

[@deedeetibbits]

I think they WOULD!! I’ll try it🎶

[@lindawoody8501]

Wonderful arrangement. You certainly got all you could out of the little harp. Beautifully played!

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you liked it!

[@roseericson3828]

Some really old harps had holes in the top….like yours. They also had a strap at the back to Hook the harp to your hand. The left hand touches the strings for the other side and mutes the strings that are not in the chord you’re playing. A Russian Gusli is similar but is played in the lap with both hands free. I love your channel.

[@deedeetibbits]

WOW! Thanks for the extra information!

[@amandamcquade1272]

🤔😊🫡 Anything like a Ban*ura? I must look up a Gusli! Thank you and Happy 2024😊

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Beautiful and so delicate🎵❤️🎶

[@billiejomcmillan7632]

❤

[@3rt453]

How unique!

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[@joycecrocker4399]

❤Beautiful talented blessed 😊

[@deedeetibbits]

Yes! We ARE blessed!

[@robinparker6492]

Hello Dee Dee, iam so thrilled I found you here. Beautiful music you share with all your followers,,, thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤

[@BorisLevitskiy]

❤🎉 Thank you a lot!

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💛🦋🫡 Another day of enjoyment for this recent subscriber. DEE DEE, This is Great Fun! 💛🐈‍⬛🕊

[@amandamcquade1272]

🐈‍⬛ P.S. I included the cat image because my Rescue Cat, Oscar, perks up his ears and grins/purrs when you play. Paws up from Oscar! 🫶👍🐾🐈‍⬛

[@kevingodding9316]

Great ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@amandamcquade1272]

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[@deedeetibbits]

I do not…but it sounds fascinating!

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[@kimseymour8896]

Yes that’s sweet thank you. Man that was a blessing 😍🇮🇱❤️👍🙌🔥🙏😊

[@colleenwalsh6899]

So pretty sounding!!! Thank you!!!❤