Music Box Dancer on the Autoharp by DeeDee Tibbits

DeeDee Tibbits demonstrates the Autoharp and plays Music Box Dancer.
0:00 Introduction to the Autoharp
0:50 Demonstrating the sound
2:36 Song begins
3:37 Song with bass
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[@shishauribe2001]

I just love when people can play any instrument. But when they play multiple instruments that’s a whole new level. Thank you for playing your instruments.

[@deedeetibbits]

You’re so welcome!

[@audrayoung7102]

It was one of my FAVORITE songs growing up!! Very nice, can't wait for my grandson to hear it!!

[@deedeetibbits]

Mine too!

[@aBachwardsfellow]

What fun! You bring out a lot of joy when you play!

[@deedeetibbits]

I appreciate your encouragement 🎶. It does bring me a LOT of JOY 🤩

[@winstonchurchll]

Wow. This song brings me back to being a child. Thank you. ❤

[@TedStJohn-vz9jr]

Ms. Tibbits- thank you so much for your posts! I enjoy every tune and every instrument you show us, and always look forward to you next video!

[@deedeetibbits]

You are so welcome! Thanks for being so encouraging 😌

[@ChristinewithaC]

A history lesson and lovely music in one video! Nice. I was born in the 1970s and remember hearing that melody growing up! 😊

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you enjoyed it! It is a cool melody!

[@MercyOnASinnerLikeMe]

Looking and sounding beautiful today!

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks again!

[@dalestaley5637]

DeeDee, that was lovely.

[@martina5923]

Oh my goodness! I remember this song! I remember hearing it in my home as a kid. Ha! Now you know my age! 😃 My parents loved the orchestral artist named James Last, who did this song with his orchestra. Those were the days when we had records. You played this song perfectly!

[@deedeetibbits]

I’m gonna check his version out! Thanks for the info!

[@jwills1997]

Your videos always bring a smile to my face, your mastery of so many instruments is astounding. Keep up the great work!

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@lucyyoung77777]

THAT IS WHAT I BEEN BEGGING FOR YEARS TOO OWN. YOU ARE BLESSED

[@deedeetibbits]

They aren’t difficult to find, or difficult to play!, and….YES, I am BLESSED🙏

[@lindawoody8501]

I played an autoharp long ago in my elementary school music class time - mostly we were given a change to play the instrument briefly to accompany the rest of the class singing Christmas carols (early 1960s). Seemed fun and not terribly hard but we all were basic learners.

[@deedeetibbits]

I ALWAYS used it with kids, because it WAS easy….but playing melody on it took me to another level, because it was SO much more fun🎶

[@Pinkfrogz]

Nicely done DeeDee. Very lovely song 🌸💕

[@garylittle2713]

You are so talented! Love your eclectic mix of instruments.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you!

[@marjonvanamerongen6052]

Lovely, as always! 💗💗💗

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you! 😊

[@Absolute.Zero.]

I never knew the Autoharp existed! Thank you for sharing! Such a lovely tune!

[@user-tj8hq3so2m]

HOW SWEET THE SOUNĎDDDD!

[@chuck8974]

Well played!

[@elizabethbrassfield6418]

Beautiful, I enjoyed

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sweetestbluebird]

This is my baby Misha's song. She was my sweet little Pomeranian and I lost her nearly 20 years ago.

[@deedeetibbits]

Awwww….glad it brought back GOOD memories!

[@larryweaver9784]

We purchased an Oscar Schmidt 21-chord in the 1970s. My wife has played it for our children and grandchildren and in church. I play it occasionally and also do the tuning. I enjoy your videos.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you! It’s SO kid friendly!,

[@Alaineolier-zs5bd]

Thank you DeeDee for information. 😊

[@deedeetibbits]

You are so welcome!

[@pardalote]

💜🎵

[@janetryan9779]

Lovely! I bought a small Oscar Schmidt autoharp a few years ago, to use when singing with my grandchildren. However, I must use it guardedly with the very youngest ones, as their touches can sometimes be a bit too rough for an instrument! I love that song, too- and recall being excited back in the 70’s whenever I heard that played on the radio. Regarding the fingerpicks: do you use the same kind that are used for a banjo? I have never tried playing my autoharp that way, but just have strummed mine with a hard felt pick.

[@deedeetibbits]

Yes…the picks are the same. I didn’t know how much fun autoharps could be until I picked it up and tried to play melody on it!☺️

[@janetryan9779]

@@deedeetibbits Neat! Playing melody with picks is definitely more appealing to me than just strumming….probably because I am primarily a musician and not a vocalist. I will have to try my banjo picks on the autoharp sometime.

[@Alaineolier-zs5bd]

Which of the old instruments is your favorite to play? 😊

[@deedeetibbits]

My favorite 100 year old one is the Ukelin! My next would be the Marxophone.

[@Alaineolier-zs5bd]

DeeDee , when buying an autoharp, would you prefer chromatic or diatonic ? That’s for sharing your videos of different instruments.

[@deedeetibbits]

I’ve had( and played) BOTH kinds, and the diatonic is a bit fuller because not so many strings are muted. However, I also like to have those‘accidentals handy when I need them.

[@deedeetibbits]

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[@deedeetibbits]

……is there a chance to play both, so you can decide on which one?

[@authoremilyjosephine]

My grade school music teacher did NOT show us you could play the autoharp that way!

[@deedeetibbits]

That’s because it’s harder work , and most students in a classroom wouldn’t be able to accomplish it. Your teacher just wanted you ALL to have success🎶

[@Alaineolier-zs5bd]

So, on the diatonic, which key would you prefer- I know it’s preference but for your choice?

[@deedeetibbits]

Most of the ones I’ve seen are in G….

[@user-tj8hq3so2m]

Wonderfull..the only 4 cords I learned on my guitar born to be WILD..IN THE 60S GAVE the guitar away..then JESUS SAID HAY YOU..LISTEN TO THIS ..AMAZING GRACE..I REALLY WONDER AT TIMES WHAT IS REAL AND NOT REAL...SHALOM ITS 50 DEGREES IN PULASKI WISCONSIN..IAM VACUMING DOG AND CAT HAIR..THAT I GUESS IS REAL..ID SEND YOU ROSES IF I COULD..2024 THE YEAR OF THE OPEN DOOR..HOPE YOU DONT LIVE ON A FAULT LINE..AMAZING GRACE........🇺🇲🙊🙈🙉🇺🇲

[@terab8885]

I love the auto harp! My father bought me a zither when I was I think 10 or 11 years old and I loved it then I saw someone play an auto harp and I wanted to learn that. However, I ended up teaching myself the guitar. I’m not very good however, I just keep trying. I really like the way you played. Now, I want to get one! 🥹💜

[@deedeetibbits]

Do it! They’re easy!