Hammer Dulcimer Played by Chet Parker

produced by Patrick B. Murphy, fl. 1978-2015 (Folkways Records, 1966), 47 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: Released in 1966, when the hammer(ed) dulcimer's future was uncertain, this album features medleys of mostly old time fiddle tunes played on this psaltery-like instrument. Chet Parker lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he was involved in the "Old Dulcimer Players' Club," a group devoted to preserving and enjoying the tones of the dulcimer.
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 47 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: American Folk
Label: Folkways Records
Producer: Patrick B. Murphy, fl. 1978-2015
Release Date: 1966
Subject: World Music, American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, United States and Canada, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, United States
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá