Whiskey Before Breakfast on the Hammered Dulcimer

DeeDee Tibbits plays Whiskey Before Breakfast on the Hammered Dulcimer

[@JohanOliveire]

Whiskey before breakfast? No wonder the dulcimer's hammered! Still sounded great, thanks to DeeDee

[@kellyadams8235]

😂

[@stilted]

🤭🍻

[@venitacoffin204]

Hahaha 😂

[@TermiteUSA]

Tacky. There's hammers.

[@raykusko9365]

The dulcimer is definitely hammered, but she's not. 😂😂 She is very talented.

[@SweetTreat-wl2yl]

Who needs whisky before breakfast when one can listen to this and be cheered right up to suppertime? Brava!

[@deedeetibbits]

Couldn't agree more!

[@davew4998]

It's not an either or!

[@SweetTreat-wl2yl]

@@davew4998 "Por que no los dos?" comes to mind... 😁

[@arthurleegis1333]

Okay, I'll play for you Haggis Before Breakfast on bagpipes

[@chuck8974]

Thank you for helping keep this kind of music alive!

[@deedeetibbits]

That’s why I do it🎶

[@jensstergard9380]

@@deedeetibbits I'm only listening to this because I like it!

[@stevepeace3892]

What talent!!! I grinned from ear to ear for the entire song.

[@deedeetibbits]

That makes me happy🎶😊

[@billpiotter8190]

Thank you DeeDee. We all need to be playing music on the porch. You’re making this a better world.

[@deedeetibbits]

I think so too! Thanks!

[@russelllitterell2311]

"We all need to be playing music on the porch. " I think you just solved the world's troubles. Well said.

[@jeannerogers7085]

It's like playing directly on the wires of a piano!

[@deedeetibbits]

It really is!🎶

[@tessiree]

I once saw a guy who put strategically placed quarters under the piano wires of a grand piano. It created an almost, but different, sound like a harpsichord.

[@Gartenlust]

This music before breakfast is much better! 😊

[@deedeetibbits]

I think so too!

[@mellissadalby1402]

I have always enjoyed the sound of a Hammered DUlcmier

[@titichartay7216]

Great playing on a disappearing instrument. Wonderful 😊

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks for listening!

[@zounds13]

Palm muting on a hammered dulcimer would never have occurred to me.

[@deedeetibbits]

It’s SUCH fun!!

[@jillannjohnson2290]

Thank you for sharing!

[@deedeetibbits]

You’re welcome!

[@donaldcronin4590]

By luck I stumbled across this. An absolute delight!!!!!!!

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you liked it 🎶. Thanks.

[@PeachesandMoss]

Beautiful bright sound!

[@deedeetibbits]

It really is! I LOVE my dulcimer!

[@yeoldfart8762]

Sarah in our band plays Hammered Dulcimer. This tune sounds great in Minor key We call it Vodka Before breakfast.👍

[@deedeetibbits]

Ooooo….I’ll have to try it!

[@patrickwoolery6000]

The palm muting adds so much! Wow! Great playing!

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you! It adds a lot of “spunk” I think!

[@deedeetibbits]

Yay! Glad we won you over a bit🎶

[@eddieraffs5909]

Great sounds and thanks DeeDee. My first introduction to the hammered dulcimer was in Mountain Home, Arkansas 1991. The musician was a woman named Lucy Reilly. After all these years I can still hear the music in my mind

[@deedeetibbits]

Lucile used to come to our Michigan festival! She’s GOOD!

[@craigbritton3213]

Bravo. I’m a brass player but I love the hammer dulcimer. This made my day. Thank you.

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you enjoyed it! Music can do that!

[@deedeetibbits]

I played French Horn in high school!🥹

[@loueckert4970]

Whiskey before breakfast, Before Breakfast. Thanks for the great start to my day, I really needed it.

[@deedeetibbits]

May as well start with a happy tune, eh?

[@warwinlee1021]

Fun song! Great job!

[@banba317]

Wonderful song, wonderfully played! I especially liked the dampened section and the smile at the end! 🙂

[@deedeetibbits]

Haha! That tune always makes me smile😃.

[@dennisammann9104]

Wow, this young lady can play anything under the sun! 🌞 🎼🎶🎵😀👍🌸🌹

[@deedeetibbits]

Haha… I just got a Korean flute…haven’t figured it out yet 😏….but I WILL!

[@dennisammann9104]

@@deedeetibbits You better hope they don’t find musical life on some other distant solar system or you’ll have to learn all new musical instruments! 🤔🤣🤣🤣🎵🎶🎼

[@SallyStearns]

Wonderful! My grandpa used to play the Dulcimer at his retirement home in Arkansas. Good memories!

[@deedeetibbits]

It’s had a real revival here in Michigan🎶

[@leonardodalongisland]

I don't like whiskey any time of the day but I'll "sip" on this all day long.

[@deedeetibbits]

Best response ever! I totally agree 🎶

[@leonardodalongisland]

@@deedeetibbits Well, I am kind of brilliant!!!!!..but not nearly as skilled as you on any musical instrument :)

[@billwindsor4224]

Wow, what a lovely performance: invigorating, intricate, and expressive! Thank you, DeeDee, for performing this. 🏆🏆

[@deedeetibbits]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for the encouragement 🎶

[@lancemarty6078]

Ma’am your so talented. I’m very appreciative that you allowed so many ears to hear that. I respect your talent. Thank you.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you so much! That’s encouraging!

[@Patrick__R]

WOW, how stunningly beautiful is this performance?! Your splendid rendition of 'Whiskey Before Breakfast' is proof that the best way to start the day is with a hearty dose of Hammered Dulcimer Magic 🎵💫 Your magnificent playing is like a breath of fresh air, infusing each note with so much life and personality. Thank you SO much for sharing your incredible talent with us, DeeDee! Keep those strings singing, and stay awesome! The world could use a little more sparkle, and you are just the one to provide it! 🎼🌎✨🙏😊

[@deedeetibbits]

Awwww….YOU are SO encouraging 🎶😊 it IS the best way to start the day!

[@user-ii9ej2iq1s]

What a great name for a tune. Whiskey Before Breakfast! And a lovely rendition of it too.

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elliottgeorge-qs4su]

Fantastic version of this. What a surprise.

[@deedeetibbits]

It’s FUN to still be surprised by music, isn’t it? Thanks!

[@jharvey9898]

I could listen to this all day 😻

[@thealtafferzoo]

Oh, how beautiful! I could listen for hours!

[@deedeetibbits]

Wow, thank you!

[@rickkearn7100]

Very talented lady, and such a pleasure to hear dulcimer played so well.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you 🎶…..it’s been an adventure to learn!

[@debsylvester2012]

That was absolutely wonderful. Thank you!☮️🇺🇸🗳️

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cathyberry9793]

Now that was a real pleasure! Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@judymamay7297]

Absolutely charming !

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks 😊

[@donshields4470]

Way to go Dee Dee! What a gift to our ears! Cannot thank you enough. From north Georgia

[@deedeetibbits]

You’re so welcome!

[@michaelomeara4954]

True "Old School"Music to Sooth my Irish-American Soul bless you and your gift!!❤😊

[@deedeetibbits]

Me too…I MUST have a bit ‘O’the Irish in me too!

[@phoschnizzle826]

What a great cover of that classic! Sounds so good on the hammered dulcimer.

[@chuckjeffery944]

Bravo...you are beautiful and so is your music. Thanks

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you so much!

[@Kirkee7]

What a great sound . I have never seen a Dulcimer let alone listen to one. Thanks DeeDee.

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tominvermont9157]

That's my favorite old timey tune and you do a superb job.

[@deedeetibbits]

It’s a GOOD one🎶

[@marcusw86]

That instrument sounds amazing

[@the-flatulator]

Surely Whiskey anytime is great. Great work DeeDee.

[@ruthgodfrey6955]

Oh ! That's so very nice ! Thank you !

[@deedeetibbits]

I'm glad you like it

[@thylacine1154]

The sound is so beautiful and dreamlike. 🎶 🦄 🍀

[@deedeetibbits]

Just what I was going for!

[@CynthiaTrombley-jz9dh]

How very joyful- it makes me want to dance!

[@deedeetibbits]

Me too!

[@YDdraigGoch1]

Thank you so much for this! Your playing uplifted my spirits, and by the end of the song, I was smiling, bopping my head, and dancing in my seat! 👏🏻❤️

[@deedeetibbits]

You are so welcome!

[@careyclouser1022]

You've made the hammered dulcimer my favorite non-conventional instrument!

[@brendadunham2442]

DeeDee played it for my daughters wedding along with the harp. It was so beautiful, it actually made the wedding extra special.

[@deedeetibbits]

Yayyy!

[@gluonjck63]

I loved the use of muted hammers. That was lovely

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you!

[@thecocktailian2091]

Always has been one of my favorite instruments. I had the pleasure of hearing on on the regular for years during show season. I could never just walk by, always had to stop, even if just for a few moments.

[@deedeetibbits]

Mine to…thanks for listening!

[@suasponte8363]

Every Titans game....couple of Jack and Cokes! Amazing playing.

[@TheWayOfRespectAndKindness]

nice. I love authentic music.

[@deedeetibbits]

I do too🎶….Most of what I do is the real stuff🎶

[@user-mv4be1tc2u]

Only one thing on that porch more lovely than that music 😉 Thanks, I certainly enjoyed it. 👍

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-mv4be1tc2u]

@@deedeetibbits absolutely fantastic 🙂

[@user-mv4be1tc2u]

@@deedeetibbits just subscribed.

[@v2807]

Great performance!!!

[@scottfw7169]

A fun and lively tune. 🎶 😄

[@deedeetibbits]

I think so too 🎶

[@parks-music-cafe]

Thank you for sharing the nice music. Have a nice day!

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you! You too!

[@robertkopp873]

The title made me think of Bill from Curious Cars and sometimes Auto Naples. Famous for his corona virus whiskey at start of day...

[@thomassnyder7605]

Awwww, I'm all out of breakfast! 😅

[@deedeetibbits]

Oh no!

[@Bopbop-zi3ys]

Thank you miss Dee dee

[@geoffreypiltz271]

Bravura playing!

[@michaeltrinkle4197]

Thank You.Dad loved to hear the dulcimer. He'sbeen gone for quite awhile.i enjoy it as well.i had never seen anyone play it before.bet He heard you playing it.keep playing it.

[@deedeetibbits]

I certainly WILL🎶😊

[@flight3285]

I love your rendition of this. The dampening on the bass bridge was a wonderful addition. I could listen all day. My grandchildren are enjoying this too.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you very much!

[@lcollins4313]

BEAUTIFUL ❤️💕💕 Could listen all day 😀

[@insaneAlchemyOfeviI]

Wonderful, heart lifting sound, - Thank you DeeDee ....!!! 💚🤍🧡❤

[@deedeetibbits]

You’re welcome!

[@hereandthere9023]

I've listened to a lot of Joemy Wilson but I've never seen anyone play the Hammered Dulcimer. I love the music. Thanks for the video!

[@mariapepper6175]

❤❤ Beautiful!! I wish I was your neighbor!! Thank you so much!!❤❤

[@deedeetibbits]

😊 thank you! That would be fun!

[@robertfeaster5044]

Mesmerizing, relaxing, inspiring. Thank you for sharing your beautiful playing.!

[@deedeetibbits]

You’re welcome!

[@philipspencer1834]

Wonderful. Thank you

[@eladlutz]

Such a lovely sound the dulcimer..thank you ma'am

[@deedeetibbits]

My pleasure 😊

[@genewilliams617]

Beautiful melody, well played!

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks for listening!

[@tracygallaway36]

Gosh what a beautiful sound! Thanks for playing so well!

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you like it!

[@carolinecarter7276]

That was wonderful.... Thank you

[@deedeetibbits]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesross669]

Lovely. Waking up to this now...

[@BillyBob-rz9dn]

wonderful, its a happy sound

[@deedeetibbits]

Sure is!

[@droundyCubby]

Awesome, and your smile at the end is frosting on the cake!

[@deedeetibbits]

😊 thank you

[@gregorypkampwirth8852]

Beautiful!! Thx 🙏 DeeDee!! 🥃🥃 Cheers!!

[@user-fv5ms4sz8e]

Bravo 👏. That instrument would sound fantastic playing Christmas songs.

[@deedeetibbits]

That’s actually what started my channel. Last Christmas I put 12 Christmas songs on several different instruments on my channel…and Carol of the Bells went viral…and that inspired me to share more! I also have a Christmas cd that I waited twenty years to record! Thanks for asking🎶

[@darnick54]

Wonderful…..thanks for the magical sound

[@deedeetibbits]

You’re welcome!🎶

[@O-Malley]

Whiskey before breakfast would never make this lively sound, more like duuuuuuhhhh

[@deedeetibbits]

Yah….probably …..I’d rather have just lively!

[@otaku1524]

Very distinctive sound on John Lennon's song 'Watching The Wheels Turn' came from a hammered dulcimer. Several years afterwards I was in Vancouver BC and heard the distinctive sound of a hammered dulcimer and somebody was playing one on the side walks. You can't mistake that sound for any other instrument. And I was thinking about that song beforehand. Thank you Universe!

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks for sharing… I didn’t know that.

[@TheHonestPeanut]

This is nice. I figured it'd be a hot mess like actual whiskey before breakfast.

[@deedeetibbits]

Hahaha…takes some precision….fun to play!

[@dawnelder9046]

Never saw such an instrument before. Thankyou

[@deedeetibbits]

You’re welcome!

[@bettevidrine9938]

one of my favorite pieces to play on the mountain dulcimer

[@deedeetibbits]

Fun on any instrument!

[@EvelynKrohn]

Wonderful.. its great to see my high-school band teachers' daughter playing many instruments. Mr.bauman was one of my favorite teachers. You go girl.

[@deedeetibbits]

Oh my GOODNESS!! A real Elktonian🎶😍

[@ThomaskellySr.]

Beautiful Rendition of a old classic song

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you!

[@michelletownsley3172]

Such a beautiful instrument in amazingly talented hands. Thank you for sharing!

[@deedeetibbits]

You’re so welcome 😉

[@elizabeth10392]

Such a beautiful mellow resonance! ❣️🙂

[@deedeetibbits]

I think so too!

[@user-uc6gh8hw2k]

Beautiful!

[@desertlillie9659]

What a beautiful instrument and what lovely music is coming from it. Thank you for sharing your talent. ❤

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks for listening!

[@warrenhuff7349]

Marvelous playing!

[@deedeetibbits]

WOW! Thanks!🎶

[@jansrensen7582]

Wonderfull amazing bless you and thanks❤❤❤❤

[@deedeetibbits]

You are so welcome!

[@danielvanrooyen2785]

Lovely! And special! Need to admit I was not even aware that such an instrument exists. Thanks so much! Best wishes...

[@deedeetibbits]

That’s interesting….the hammered dulcimer has made a big comeback in the Stated in the last 40 years! Glad you finally got to hear one!🎶

[@pamelastones4802]

This is a fabulous instrument. I've never seen it before! ❤

[@deedeetibbits]

I love it! It’s like NONE other sound!🎶

[@MichaelThompson-rv9ox]

Great job! Beautiful song! I've never seen a dulcimer that big. Gorgeous instrument. Sounds great, looks great. Obviously a quality instrument. I love the way the camera swung all the way around for a great look at it. Thanks.

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you very much! It really IS a beautiful instrument!

[@Abernis]

My God, there's a song with that title! 😊 (Thank you ah.. Deedee for the beautiful video)

[@deedeetibbits]

Haha….. must be Irish…right??

[@2visiondigital]

I don't even want to think about tuning that instrument. Hammer Dulcimers are on another frequency level.

[@deedeetibbits]

It’s not difficult to keep in tune 🎶

[@stevenbeecheymusic]

Wow so nice to hear it on this instrument!

[@deedeetibbits]

It’s a GREAT tune for havin

[@deedeetibbits]

…trying some new things!!

[@stephaniebaird6937]

omg queen DeeDee back at it again

[@odiesclips7621]

That was very special!!❤❤❤

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you 🎶

[@warrenwatkins9650]

Very nice playing! I always liked that tune. I saw a guy playing a cymbalom, similar to a hammer dulcimer, where he wore thumb picks, and individual hammers on his finger tips with violin hair on the hammers underside. You could hear the hammering, bowing and plucking of the strings. It was wonderful. This was in San Francisco in the early 90s when I was visiting. 👍 Again, Very Nice

[@deedeetibbits]

Thanks for listening. I’d like to see that cymbalom rendition!

[@colsanjaybajpai5747]

Very beautifully played and a wonderful tune

[@deedeetibbits]

Thank you….and thanks for listening!

[@colsanjaybajpai5747]

@@deedeetibbits it was a treat to the ears, and thank you so much for posting please