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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!

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Hammer Dulcimer Music by Joshua Messickexperience the sound of the hammer dulcimer

Hammer dulcimer music, recordings, videos, and lessons.

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The Entrance of Sound (June 2010)
Solo. No overdubs. No editing. 100% natural sound. Pure hammer dulcimer.

Music is a far-reaching and powerful method of communication which has sufficiency to strengthen and heal the soul. Allow The Entrance of Sound into your soul and let the music be instrumental in bringing healing into your life.

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  1. Spoken Beginnings
  2. The Entrance of Sound
  3. The Sound of Truth
  4. Return to Harmony
  5. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
  6. O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
  7. The Sound of Victory
  8. Instruments with Voices
  9. Wind and Spirit
  10. Unexpected Callings
  11. Voice in the Thunder
  12. What Wondrous Love Is This?

CD – $15
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Desire for Departure (2008) is an infusion of world, traditional, and new instrumental music featuring the hammer dulcimer. A musical tapestry of beauty, passion, and energy, it is regarded as sonically astounding. Listen why it has been called by critics one of the greatest hammer dulcimer recordings ever made. “Everything about this recording reaches for the epic” (DP News)

  1. Desire for Departure
  2. Feed the Birds
  3. Flames of Joy
  4. Innocence Lament
  5. Heart of an Angel
  6. Zephyr
  7. How Deep the Father’s Love
  8. Isles of the Sea
  9. In the Garden
  10. Autumn Rains
  11. Transition
  12. Expeditious
  13. Annie’s Lullaby
  14. Reprise

CD – $15
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Stillness (2003) is an exquisite showcase of Joshua’s musical artistry, showing Joshua’s passion for communicating the full range of emotion in each piece. Technically perfect, this is incredibly soothing music at its best.

  1. Beauty and the Beast
  2. Faith
  3. The Highlands
  4. Fur Elise
  5. Stillness
  6. Greensleeves (Featuring John Standefer)
  7. In Dreams (From The Lord of the Rings)
  8. Scrapbook Memories
  9. Moonlight Sonata
  10. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
  11. Selah

mp3 – $5

Be Thou My Vision (2001) was recorded while Joshua was 15 years old. While lacking some musical maturity represented in his following releases, there are without question wonderful moments on the recording which showed promise for the future champion. Enjoy these hymns played with a Celtic, folk, and traditional twist.

  1. Be Thou My Vision
  2. Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Need
  3. It Is Well
  4. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
  5. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
  6. Sweet Hour of Prayer
  7. Brethren We Have Met to Worship
  8. What Wondrous Love Is This?
  9. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
  10. Softly and Tenderly

Listen to Hammer Dulcimer Music

  1. The Entrance of Sound :: Instruments With Voices
  2. Desire for Departure :: Desire for Departure
  3. Desire for Departure :: Feed the Birds
  4. Desire for Departure :: Flames of Joy
  5. Desire for Departure :: Innocence Lament
  6. Desire for Departure :: Zephyr
  7. Desire for Departure :: In the Garden
  8. Desire for Departure :: Expeditious
  9. Stillness :: Stillness
  10. Stillness :: Moonlight Sonata
  11. Stillness :: Beauty and the Beast
  12. Stillness :: Greensleeves
  13. Stillness :: In Dreams
  14. Internet Only Bonus Track :: Cuckoo's Nest


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