Viva La Vida - instrumental hammered dulcimer

[@AllBeingsAreLoveAmen]

hammer dulcimer is the most comfortable instrument to play that sounds good:)

[@lily-surya]

This instrument absolutely slaps! Really brings those medieval vibes back to me when I was living in the castle, waiting for my prince to arrive after the crusade to the promised lands.

[@isalguillermo3100]

How this video only has 993 likes is beyond me.

[@jakesellars2718]

I am around 2 years late, this is great.

[@alaskantea330]

I mean, I am four years late.but this is fantastic

[@marlened2681]

What a natural ear! He is always right on the mark with every note. I first saw Ted when he posted his “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” live presentation. It went viral and I am very glad that I saw Ted from his beginnings with displaying his hammer dulcimer for the world. A true blessing!

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you 😊 Glad to have you as a “fan”.

[@AaiJaiAar]

every video you make makes me smile

[@TedYoderMusic]

+Takoda Haha. Thank you.

[@lydiakies9053]

I've been thinking lessons for a few months, now. I want to sound like you when I'm all grown up!!

[@TedYoderMusic]

+Lydia Butler Oh you can be better than me. So keep at it. 😊 And thank you.

[@longfellowsgirl7765]

Warms my heart! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you.

[@1EyeWoody]

Amazing , perfect song for the Dulcimer! You need to come To Hampton Beach, NH and play in the Sea Shell on the beach.

[@biancad6498]

Gregory Wood agreed! It's beautiful down here (:

[@marlaweinman5806]

You have an amazing gift. Whenever i hear you play, it brings a tear to my eye, not because I'm sad, because of the sound, the setting, your family. It touches something. I love your choice of songs. Stay as humble as you are.

[@Gustavo-np8cl]

Very good

[@WillOfMyD]

Hey, Ted, it's me Tom; the guy from Bush Gardens! Good to hear your awesome angelic music! :)

[@TedYoderMusic]

+WillOfMyD Hey Tom. Good to hear from you. It's cold up here in IN. I miss the sunshine state. 😁

[@tammycapp4448]

I just noticed the Stars of David in the sound holes!! Those are lovely!

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you.

[@TheEadgyth]

Beautiful. It always fascinates me, how you incorporate your deep notes. I recorded Viva La Vida on my hammered dulcimer about two and a half years ago. Crazy, how time flies by.

[@TedYoderMusic]

+TheEadgyth Awesome. I'd love to hear it. You have it online anywhere?

[@Proxima256]

Ted Yoder you are a really cool person

[@grayfam8]

Mr. Ted Yoder, you rock! I still think Disney will be a calling soon for you to play in their Animal Kingdom Park.

[@TedYoderMusic]

+grayfam8 😁 I'd take that.

[@taylorcombs277]

Ted Yoder JCpenney's where I work at plays that song so I am familiar with that song

[@joshedwards1063]

I love this song!

[@bangs4551]

Beautiful sounds!

[@guyfawkes6]

Amazing. Very beautiful. I almost started singing to it but I didn't want to miss a single note ❤️

[@authorsindysmith7771]

completely awesome

[@bangs4551]

Another good one, Ted.

[@Monty-or9sb]

Well. That was really nice.

[@aliciarobertson4979]

Thank you Ted Yoder! It is a joy and blessing for me to see your videos. Very much enjoyed and appreciated.

[@arianaglass8262]

Beautiful piece of music!

[@michellevauk9902]

I love love LOVE this song! Thanks for another stellar performance!

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you Michelle.

[@lukejeroldonline3687]

Great playing!!! Keep it up!!

[@natureswonders7647]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TedYoderMusic]

My pleasure. Thank you.

[@pokefreakgamer]

Amazing!

[@fionalee4366]

amazing! sooths my soul!

[@TedYoderMusic]

+Fiona lee Thank you.

[@shanagries6457]

So amazing!!!

[@TedYoderMusic]

Thank you.

[@hectorcuartero1769]

Great!

[@THM2008]

awesome as always Ted!

[@Kyle-hj7jl]

This makes me so happy. Thank you. :)

[@TedYoderMusic]

+Kyle Thanks for watching.

[@DanStratton1]

I really like this arrangement, Ted. Nice use of negative space. Not sure of the musical term, but the mind fills in all the missing notes.

[@TedYoderMusic]

+Dan Stratton Thanks Dan. I tried to give it room to breathe. I can still make it better but this is a good start.

[@davidmom1380]

Sounds great! I saw the teaser for it on your Instagram.

[@mauriciopc92]

Amazing, I love your songs!

[@NickGazard]

Beautiful - keep using your God given talent and sharing it with us :)

[@bortasha]

Hi Ted. Love the new video. Thanks. Wish you would come to New Hampshire. From Cindy.

[@jakehackney1718]

I like this :)

[@RolfCityDirtHunt]

nice work.

[@ANGIE071072]

As always Ted, simply stunning. i don't know how I missed this when you posted. As you might remember from your Insta post, I was eager to hear this in it's entire form. How did you get on with the other version of Everybody Wants To...recording? Angie UK 👈😎

[@TedYoderMusic]

+ANGIE HOWARD Thank you. EWTRTW is basically done but we're waiting for the rest of the songs to get done. I'm heading into the studio at the end of June to finish up.

[@ANGIE071072]

Ted Yoder - Very much looking forward to it. Thank you for the update. Good luck with the recording 👌🎶🎵

[@CristianMartinez-lj4jt]

1st 20 secs, and i loved it

[@leakyycauldronn1092]

Please do "You still believe in me" by the beach boys, it would go perfectly with this instrument

[@lizard1954]

Fabulous music! What is the size of the dulcimer and who is the builder please?

[@TedYoderMusic]

+lizard1954 Thank you very much. It's a Master Works www.masterworksok.com , and it's his new XR17. It's his top of the line so they're expensive but very worth it. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@0Lyric0]

Could you perhaps upload the sheet music somewhere? This is an absolutely beautiful piece, especially on hammered dulcimer.......

[@TedYoderMusic]

I’m sorry this is all just by ear and memorized.

[@0Lyric0]

Okay thanks, just wondering. You responded really fast! XD.

[@0Lyric0]

Ted Yoder one more thing, (I'll try to see if I can copy yours by ear) is this piece playable on a 16/15?

[@TedYoderMusic]

Yes it should be. It’s pretty basic really.

[@0Lyric0]

Thanks!

[@jesuslarsa4330]

😍🤗😀

[@vintjulep414]

i have been thinking about learning to play the hammered duilcimer. Any advice? And do you think it's possible to teach oneself to play?

[@TedYoderMusic]

+Vint Julep Yes you can teach yourself. I'm self taught. But there's a lot of free lessons and such on KZbin where there wasn't when I was learning. There are a couple builders I'd recommend for you if you want to buy new. Send me a note at [e-mail] if you want to chat privately.

[@bingobangobongo480]

My luck sucks Ted. I messaged you the other day about Claire De lune by debussy. .. my phone was stolen so I've had to search u all over again and 're subribed... good luck with the challenge.

[@TedYoderMusic]

Oh man, that really does suck. I’m sorry. I’d be pretty bummed if my phone was ever stolen or lost. Many years wrapped up with one Phone. 😁 Thanks for finding me again though. I’m honored.

[@panfilociamei1871]

would you ever do. home sweet home by motley crew

[@mysecretnone3892]

Your playing sooooo good....PLEASE record your beautiful playing somewhere where there isn't alot of outside noises....PLEASE!!!!

[@TedYoderMusic]

+My Secret None Thank you. It's tough right now, there's a lot of traffic on our road because of construction.

[@pams8259]

what key did you have to use it to play on HD? love it!!

[@TedYoderMusic]

+Pam s They have their instruments tuned down a half step so it's played in Eb. I moved it to D. Can't play in Eb very well on the dulcimer. 😂

[@pams8259]

thank you!

[@mysticboarder1921]

I love coldplay! But unfortunately, there are no coldplay tracks in the shrek or shrek 2 soundtracks. For that reason, im gonna have to give this one a 1/5

[@patchyfish1]

What instrument is this?

[@TedYoderMusic]

+patchyfish1 It’s a hammered dulcimer.

[@patchyfish1]

Ah, Thankyou!

[@ritagodoy2163]

My music

[@nanashj96]

HARDCORE

[@Chickenassable]

ITS Joe Satriani. Please and thank you.

[@Denkin_Donuts]

This guy Jewish?