How to play Case Of You on dulcimer - Chris While

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
  • This is the first in a series of masterclasses in the tunings and technique of Joni Mitchell for guitar and dulcimer by Chris While one the UK's formost singer/songwriters.
    in the late 90s Chris, along with Julie Matthews, Maartin Allcock, Peter Zorn and Neil Fairclough formed a band called 'Blue Tapestry' a celebration of the music of Joni Mitchell and Carole King. They did three tours and made a live album.
    www.whileandmatthews.co.uk

Komentáře • 253

  • @cyriellevitrant7825
    @cyriellevitrant7825 Před rokem +5

    I was here for the dulcimer lesson but... Wow, that voice 😍

  • @greenmile9496
    @greenmile9496 Před 4 lety +25

    Stopped by to hear another dulcimer...but found her voice was icing on the cake 🎶🎵

  • @mustardseed1983
    @mustardseed1983 Před 9 lety +76

    I don't normally watch instructional videos for the pure joy of listening to the teacher but I keep watching your video over and over again just to hear the sound of your voice!

    • @robynlovell7511
      @robynlovell7511 Před 7 lety

      I've tried to learn this song on guitar for years. I'm getting a dulcimer today and hoping to have more success. Do you know which instrument(s) she uses for this song on Blue?

  • @kestrelhawkins8728
    @kestrelhawkins8728 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This was so beautiful I literally cried. My daughter just built a mountain dulcimer and gifted it to me as an early mother's day gift. I have been wanting to tackled to songs on "Blue" for a while. This is great!

  • @dharmaofdog7676
    @dharmaofdog7676 Před rokem +1

    Seems like People are still out here discovering - Beautiful Rendition & Beautiful Voice ! Thank you!

  • @aubreyatwater2854
    @aubreyatwater2854 Před 3 lety +14

    This is a beautiful interpretation of the song. Thank you for demystifying the dulcimer part. You have a wonderful voice!

  • @newengland2352
    @newengland2352 Před 17 dny +1

    You did a awesome job of covering Joni's masterpiece song . Joni would be proud for sure. 👍😊

  • @cosmicdave1951
    @cosmicdave1951 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The most beautiful rendition of a Joni Mitchell song!

  • @tomjohnson1252
    @tomjohnson1252 Před 3 lety +2

    You made me cry. You did that so nicely. It was one of my favorite songs. Just WOW

  • @margaretmcglynn5077
    @margaretmcglynn5077 Před 2 lety +1

    This is gorgeous. Kept pinching myself when you started singing. Wow.

  • @Martinitram100
    @Martinitram100 Před 8 lety +6

    Wow. Omg..., I fell in love with Joni's voice a hundred years ago. Now there seems a mistress.... Thank you for this song.

  • @lawrencelolli7666
    @lawrencelolli7666 Před rokem +1

    Outstanding...vocals and dulcimer. What a song!

  • @AzRavnGrl
    @AzRavnGrl Před 9 lety +13

    Beautiful job! I just ordered a dulcimer yesterday, and this morning I thought..."Dare I hope that someone has posted how to play 'A Case of You' on the dulcimer?" Thank you! It is indeed one of THE most beautiful songs, and you play it so well.

  • @rghoag1
    @rghoag1 Před 3 lety +1

    Very nicely done! Loved your rendition. I went to a Joni dulcimer workshop at a festival in Ontario once called Mariposa. Never forget it. “65”

  • @rediconoclast
    @rediconoclast Před 3 lety +1

    I can't belive that there are a handful of 'dislikes' for this. Ridiculous! Thanks for posting this. i ordered a dulcimer last night on the strength of this.

  • @tuskedbeast
    @tuskedbeast Před 6 lety +3

    What an amazing voice you have- you do justice to Joni while remaining unique unto yourself. Absolutely wonderful!

  • @stevedewdney6978
    @stevedewdney6978 Před rokem +1

    Awesome! Compelling to watch and a joy to listen to. First time to see a Dulcimer being played… and so nicely. Thank you!

  • @juliamorgan6552
    @juliamorgan6552 Před 11 lety +2

    Absolutely gorgeous. Musically and vocally. WOW!

  • @davidfleuchaus
    @davidfleuchaus Před 6 lety +1

    Your voice...You carry within you a near-magical grace that shines and melts and soothes as you sing. Thank you

  • @richardf1418
    @richardf1418 Před 9 lety +18

    That was fantastic Chris, it sent a shiver up my spine. You have the same amazing voice range as Jonie and sweet as summer wine.

  • @charlesbateson2471
    @charlesbateson2471 Před 5 lety +1

    Playing that dulcimer part may be fairly easy a you say, but singing that song so we’ll surely isn’t! Beautiful voice and a really great version of that song. Thanks.

  • @brianlove6953
    @brianlove6953 Před 4 lety +3

    Lovely voice! You captivated her sound and vibe well! Thank you. 🙏☀️💚🥰

  • @cherylgaudetable
    @cherylgaudetable Před 9 lety +14

    What a pleasure to hear you Chris. I've been covering Joni tunes all my life and playing dulcimer for about 20 yrs. You do her great justice and you're very generous to share your knowledge. The dulcimer is such a soothing instrument and so versatile. I look forward to more videos. Thanks

  • @helenhill9482
    @helenhill9482 Před 3 lety +2

    Oh my goodness Chris. You just had me in floods of tears!!! I love your version of this brilliant song! Thank you.

  • @michaellucas3308
    @michaellucas3308 Před 3 lety

    Oh my your voice is just beautiful and fluid and full of emotion. Your dulcimer playing is a fantastic accompaniment to the rhythm’s and dynamics of your unique voice. I would love to sing harmonies with you. I, too, am a perennial j Mitchell admirer and when I was 13 I sang Tin Angel in my high school “Hootenanny “ series and my best friend Margaret and I smoked a bowl of Hashish my friend Milton brought back from the Canary Islands. Sister Margaret had just taken the vows of The Little Sisters of The Poor and she had an eqsquisite voice! Luckily we lived in a fairly progressive town of Washington D. C. as we often were barefooted when we sang in our “Revolutionary” Folk Masses and offered alternative hymn singing. We Sang lots of Sacred Harp style songs very popular even today in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. It is a very straight tone singing, one volume usually very expressive and Loud, no switching of dynamics from loud to soft. Anyway, since I discovered your wonderful postings I have taken all my instruments and placed them all over my bedroom - my guitars and dulcimer, my two autoharps, my mandolin , my ukulele(I’m a member of a Ukulele chorus ) my harmonica, and my banjo as well as my Lute!
    I am so happy and overjoyed I have discovered a new musician with such talent. Thank you! - Michael of St. Louis, Missouri USA

  • @whilematthews2004
    @whilematthews2004  Před 4 měsíci

    Ah that is so lovely, thank you so much and enjoy making beautiful Joni music.

  • @user-nk8yg1db8o
    @user-nk8yg1db8o Před rokem

    Thanks for turning me on to Blue Tapestry! I’m listening to it now in its entirety. I love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Tom h.

  • @kentxyz4403
    @kentxyz4403 Před 3 lety

    My mouth dropped open...I said Wow! is that the lady singing? Sounds very good! ....okay after doing a search and listening I see now. You're a professional. I'm not surprised after hearing you sing.

  • @ryanicito
    @ryanicito Před 11 lety +8

    so lovely!! you've made me want a dulcimer. great cover; great voice

  • @Bobtheautoharp
    @Bobtheautoharp Před 10 lety +4

    Thanks a lot! This was beautiful. As an absolute beginner who loves Joni Mitchell songs, this has helped me a lot, though I still need a lot of practice!

  • @WashingtonJohnson
    @WashingtonJohnson Před 3 lety

    I really this song! Been a fan of Joni Mitchell since 1968 . You have great voice ! A you have “ feel “ down !

  • @joshholyoak
    @joshholyoak Před 2 lety

    So beautiful. Thank you for making this great tutorial!!!

  • @WheatonBrad
    @WheatonBrad Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you!!!! My 8-year old twin girls and I just built our first dulcimer. This gives us a goal for learning a simple yet gorgeous song.

  • @fieryfredthebeaconlighter2259

    This is precisely why I bought a dulcimer. Thank you so much for putting this tutorial up. Not only really clear and easy to follow, but you sing it beautifully. Simply gorgeous 🥰

    • @fieryfredthebeaconlighter2259
      @fieryfredthebeaconlighter2259 Před 2 lety

      One thing... what is that little movement with your finger as you walk back down in the intro section? It looks like a quick slide and pull to the fret below?

  • @matthewthomasson7906
    @matthewthomasson7906 Před 5 lety +2

    I love how you just tuned the strings to what works for you. Still discovering DAdd tuning before exploring other styles. Your voice is gold!

  • @loveashley213
    @loveashley213 Před 9 lety +8

    Amazing voice and great job playing the dulcimer. Ahhh, music! :)

  • @valorcolbailey8433
    @valorcolbailey8433 Před 3 lety

    At last a British dulcimer player - and a one time member of the Albion Band as well! What joy. More toons please.

  • @MarkMcCluney
    @MarkMcCluney Před 2 lety

    That's a really magnificent rendering of a song that's difficult to pull off. Thanks so much.

  • @timthetoolpool
    @timthetoolpool Před 3 lety

    Surprise hidden gem video! You sing like an angel.

  • @jmgleckler
    @jmgleckler Před 9 lety +1

    Just gorgeous, Chris - thank you very much!

  • @julianbirch7466
    @julianbirch7466 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow! That was beautiful. Been thinking about getting a secondhand dulcimer for a little while now, most especially to learn this song! ❤

  • @Stringman1950
    @Stringman1950 Před 5 lety +1

    I’m a guitarist and a big Joni fan. Your talent and video are exceptional. Your voice and playing are spot on. I wish you well. Cheers.

  • @magdalenakoejda995
    @magdalenakoejda995 Před 3 lety

    Wow! I clicked on the video just out of curiosity but your voice is amazing!

  • @McPeg7
    @McPeg7 Před 4 lety +1

    How absolutely perfect and wonderful. I LOVE your rendition of this well-loved song. Thank you so very much for the tutorial.

    • @whilematthews2004
      @whilematthews2004  Před 4 lety

      My pleasure, not really a teacher just a music lover and singer, glad you enjoyed it. must do more....

  • @matthewjacobson8082
    @matthewjacobson8082 Před 3 lety

    Thanks, beautifully done and presented.

  • @cherpendarvis-studios
    @cherpendarvis-studios Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, Chris, your dulcimer playing and voice are so beautiful and inspiring! Your amazing interpretation of the song is wonderful. We appreciate you very much. :)

  • @terryrollins1973
    @terryrollins1973 Před 2 lety +1

    That was beautiful!!!! Thank you 🙏 😊

  • @jessesmith6618
    @jessesmith6618 Před 9 lety +4

    What a voice, love it. Thanks!

  • @doloreserin
    @doloreserin Před 5 lety

    Hi Chris,
    Thanks for opening up my world to dulcimer. I'm a singer songwriter Iplay guitar and banjo, but wanted to explore the mountain dulcimer. I didn't even know you could tune the dulcimer in different tunings. Thanks a lot for this video, truly appreciated.
    Allie

  • @jeanminshull4633
    @jeanminshull4633 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful as always Chris

  • @TheAdadadada
    @TheAdadadada Před 6 lety

    Marvelous! All of a sudden I was back in Santa Cruz and it was 1974. Thank You!

  • @susanstebila8707
    @susanstebila8707 Před rokem

    You are so gifted and blessed ❤Thank you🙏💥🙏

  • @stephenmason759
    @stephenmason759 Před 5 lety +1

    You do the song justice both your playing and vocal. Lovely.

  • @difarr1618
    @difarr1618 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely beautiful!..... Thank you...

  • @billfrombell
    @billfrombell Před 3 lety

    You are a goddess.. so happy to find this.. essentially the only cover of this song that I can bare to hear.. voice like whipped butter... 😘 thank you..

  • @brianpouillon1353
    @brianpouillon1353 Před rokem

    OMG, If I hadn't seen and heard you playing this, I would have thought it was Joni! Joni is my all time favorite, she has helped me keep my sanity mire than once.I just bought a dulcimer and I just subscribed to your channel. I hope we can spend some more time together. Nice work!

  • @MB-ce6fk
    @MB-ce6fk Před 4 lety

    I watched this to learn the Joni classic and stayed till the end for your beautiful voice. great rendition. wow!

  • @wa3selmergir
    @wa3selmergir Před 11 lety +3

    I can't thank you enough for this. It is one of my favourite love songs and I've always wanted to be able to play it. Have just bought a dulcimer this week and can't wait to try it. Your voice is amazing :0)

  • @clarafraschetti7708
    @clarafraschetti7708 Před 7 lety

    Brilliant, While!!! I will get my dulcimer out first thing tomorrow to learn this! Thank you for making this gorgeous song accessible.

  • @TheKayKennedy
    @TheKayKennedy Před 7 lety +5

    Hi Chris. I am just reviving my dulcimer after many years of not playing, and this has been a favorite Joni song for ever. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I love your warm and generous style of teaching. I see it is 3 years since you were intending to do more tutorials but since there don't seem to be any more I guess life has got in the way! Any chance of continuing even after all this time? Best wishes!

  • @mikeycon10
    @mikeycon10 Před 5 lety +1

    I came out of curiosity about the dulcimer which was great but your voice is absolutely beautiful!! ❤️

  • @MarkChanMusic
    @MarkChanMusic Před 7 lety

    Beautiful! Joni would be proud and I am touched .....

  • @redbud2370
    @redbud2370 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for great instruction and one of the best covers of that song that I have ever heard.

  • @dsenunez
    @dsenunez Před 6 lety +1

    Really beautiful. I was looking for a guitar tutorial and end up here. Actually it look easier in the dulcimer. Thanks for nice moment you just gave me.

  • @matthewcount8210
    @matthewcount8210 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful voice and control.

  • @seanjams
    @seanjams Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this. What really takes it to the next level is your vocals. Incredible. Really special.

  • @johnanderson8096
    @johnanderson8096 Před 6 lety

    Thank you... normally I start my day with Joni @ Wembly Arena... Case of you... Im mesmerized by that song/performance... I enjoyed your performance very much!!!

  • @ThomasinaLevyMusic
    @ThomasinaLevyMusic Před rokem

    Wonderful tutorial and I love your voice.

  • @patrickdonahue4134
    @patrickdonahue4134 Před 6 lety

    so so so beautiful! amazing cover. i tear up to joni's songwriting ability.

  • @HarryNicNicholas
    @HarryNicNicholas Před 11 měsíci

    voice from the future, joni mitchell makes me teary eyed, blue and court and spark are great favs of mine, i love the guitar parts (my area of amateurism). nicely done. if late. :)

  • @magicdave93
    @magicdave93 Před 3 lety

    Wow Chris I could listen to you all night, what a beautiful voice. 🙂

  • @valeriavine
    @valeriavine Před 8 lety +2

    Thank you, that was gorgeous. Just recently got a new dulcimer and love the approachability of the instrument. Also like that it's so light! love ya work! :-)

  • @tm5173
    @tm5173 Před 3 lety

    Chris, I'm getting an Appalachian Duclimer for my birthday and am hoping to learn some Joni stuff which is how I found your video. I'm glad I did and not just because you instruct beautifully but I was absolutely floored by your performance of the song. What a love letter you've composed not just to the person in your heart whome you are singing to but also to Joni. Your performance is the perfect example of a gifted performer deeply understanding and respecting the source material by not just staying true to it, but enhancing it with your own very soulful embellishments. I was really touched anew by a song I've known most of my life. Brilliant. -Tad

  • @coreypetree6185
    @coreypetree6185 Před 6 lety

    What a wonderful vocal performance and interpretation of this incredible song. Than you for posting it, especially in the form of a lesson!

  • @NickL1341
    @NickL1341 Před 11 lety +1

    The bass string is tuned an octave below the other strings. The middle one and the two highest are tuned in unison. If you typically tune D-A-d, try moving all the strings down to Gs. So the bass string and the high pair come down a perfect 5th. The middle string comes down a whole step.

  • @LuciaPawlowski
    @LuciaPawlowski Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much for your wonderful video. Thanks to you, I learned to play this beautiful song from your crystal clear and very helpful instruction!

  • @MisterNotlame
    @MisterNotlame Před 8 lety

    WOW... lovely, lovely, and lovely. Thanks so much!

  • @deborahcutler5529
    @deborahcutler5529 Před 3 lety

    Your playing and voice are beautiful!!! Thank you.

  • @dulcimarc
    @dulcimarc Před 10 lety

    Bravo - very nice rendition ! I've always been amazed on how Joni was able to compose beautiful songs using such basic chording. She's a very talented lady indeed !

  • @deFunkyMofo
    @deFunkyMofo Před 7 lety +2

    Chris, we've seen you many times at Sun, Hitchin etc - you're one of the few performers I would trust to sing Joni songs :)

  • @troubadouroutdoors2126

    That was absolutely beautiful. I literally cried.

  • @Byoomholay
    @Byoomholay Před 3 lety

    Brilliant....thanks for sharing that, it was superb :-)

  • @guymark8703
    @guymark8703 Před 5 lety

    Brilliant, wonderful tutorial and performance. Thank you 🙏

  • @Noreendarling
    @Noreendarling Před 11 lety

    On my! What a beautiful rendition of Joni's A Case of You! Your voice is beautiful, as well as your playing. What a wonderful gift for you to give to us Joni fans. I've been wanting to play this song on the dulcimer for close to 40 years! Well, as you suggested, I'm going to get my dusty old dulcimer out of the box and give it a spin! Can't wait for your next lessons. Thank you so much for your beautiful tutorial.

  • @EixtremeDrummer
    @EixtremeDrummer Před 4 lety

    Thanks Chris for the lesson! I thought it was much more complicated. Lovely voice and singing!

  • @mariahmerrick254
    @mariahmerrick254 Před 3 lety

    Wow your voice gave me chills.

  • @evamcgill5027
    @evamcgill5027 Před 11 lety

    Beautiful dulcimer/ voice. thank you for existing!

  • @TheAmazongrl
    @TheAmazongrl Před 3 lety

    Just beautiful!!!

  • @leovonfitzy
    @leovonfitzy Před 10 lety +1

    Wonderful , thank you! Beautiful rendition!!! ; )

  • @annelang7220
    @annelang7220 Před 7 lety +1

    That was beautiful. Loved your rendition of it.

  • @CaseyStanton
    @CaseyStanton Před 11 lety +1

    Wonderful vocals! Such a nice surprise to hear someone do it justice!

  • @marie-micheleboulanger3328

    A huge thank you for sharing this video with us. Learning to play Joni Mitchell on a dulcimer is so much fun and I really like your way of playing this song. I am really looking forward to learning California with your help! Thank you again!

  • @MrMacofox
    @MrMacofox Před 2 lety

    thank you soooo much from tel aviv. you sing it beautifully!

  • @lailahermano6762
    @lailahermano6762 Před 9 lety

    Simply Stunning! Thank you so much.

  • @peterfox8701
    @peterfox8701 Před 5 lety

    great calming version of a wonderful song

  • @itrack4u
    @itrack4u Před 6 lety

    You hit this one out of the park! Thanks for sharing

  • @memoryhero
    @memoryhero Před 8 lety +5

    Blue Tapestry is on Spotify. Represent. Nice.

  • @sammbamm27
    @sammbamm27 Před 2 lety

    What a voice! 👏🏻

  • @moblackbird
    @moblackbird Před 2 lety

    Absolutely beautiful rendition.

  • @wsjohnston3956
    @wsjohnston3956 Před 4 lety

    It's Christmas day and this is a lovely gift!!!