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The Making of The Entrance of Sound

Most of these videos I made for myself during the creation of The Entrance of Sound for a personal archive and detailed review of my playing. When you are concentrating on playing, it’s difficult to analyze what you are actually doing and what it sounds like. When you watch and listen to yourself playing, you get an outsiders perspective and catch so many things and get many fresh ideas. I never dreamed that I would be sharing these videos with you because they are rough drafts and include mistakes. But, I thought I would swallow my pride to let you gain insight into the development process of a CD, since a primary purpose of this site is to help you become a better player. Once you watch these videos compare them to "The Entrance of Sound" and hear the improvements.

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Choosing the Right Dulcimer

Choosing a hammer dulcimer is like choosing a car. There are so many viable options, and when you spend that kind of money, you want to make sure that you get the one that is right for you. If you're not happy with the instrument that you've purchased then odds are that it will become a piece of seldom used furniture in your home.

There are many fine hand-crafted instruments that are played by top-tier performers today. While there are some hobbyist who provide questionable products, the craftsmanship of established builders is not in question. For the most part, your decision is dependent on your subjective preferences and playing style.

If you are struggling to know which instrument to purchase, I'd like to make myself available to help you out. I've had experience with most hammer dulcimers available today, and I honestly feel that I can provide you with an objective opinion. Please contact me and let me know if I can help!

Hammer Dulcimer Music by Joshua Messick

Hammer dulcimer music, recordings, videos, and lessons.

911 for 101

It seems that this type of phone call has repeated itself many times throughout my life. In one way or another, I’ll hear this: “HELLLLLLLLLLP! I just bought this instrument for $1200 and don’t know what I’m doing!”

Well, I’ll be more than glad to be your emergency assistance dulcimer guy. This new category is setup to teach you the 101 basics for when you feel that frustration of not knowing what you’re doing and reach that state of emergency.

More will come soon. Just keep checking back.

Once again, if you have questions that you would like to see added to this category or anywhere else on this blog, please let me know! joshua@joshuamessick.com.

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Listen to Hammer Dulcimer Music

The Entrance of Sound :: Instruments With Voices
Desire for Departure :: Desire for Departure
Desire for Departure :: Feed the Birds
Desire for Departure :: Flames of Joy
Desire for Departure :: Innocence Lament
Desire for Departure :: Zephyr
Desire for Departure :: In the Garden
Desire for Departure :: Expeditious
Stillness :: Stillness
Stillness :: Moonlight Sonata
Stillness :: Beauty and the Beast
Stillness :: Greensleeves
Stillness :: In Dreams
Internet Only Bonus Track :: Cuckoo's Nest

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