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"Wire Mountain" Dulcimer Video Recordings

Here are two pieces that evolved out of some dulcimer improvisations the other night. The dulcimer is tuned GCC, with a capo at the first fret for a more or less aeolian modal feel.

Wire Mountain in Winter

I basically invented the "Wire Mountain" theme as I improvised this contemplative piece...

Wire Mountain in Spring

Then, I decided to juice it up during this second approach.

There actually is a real Wire Mountain in Utah, by the way, though I didn't realize that when the name popped into my head.