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Dulcimer Heritage: Traditional Hammered Dulcimer Music from New York State

Paul Van Arsdale
Dulcimer Heritage, LP artwork
Dulcimer Heritage by Paul Van Arsdale, LP artwork
Dulcimer Heritage, CD artwork
Dulcimer Heritage by Paul Van Arsdale, CD artwork

Dulcimer Heritage was produced in 1983 in collaboration with the National Endowment of the Arts. It features Paul Van Arsdale, a retired machinist from Tonawanda, New York, who had learned to play the hammered dulcimer from his grandfather. Featured on this record is a collection of jigs, reels, waltzes and more, played with care and precision.

Track Listing

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Wake up, Susan Paul Van Arsdale 02:43
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102
The Blackberry Quadrille / The Blackberry Blossom Paul Van Arsdale 02:43
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103
Medley of Martin Jigs Paul Van Arsdale 02:28
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104
Fireman's Dance Paul Van Arsdale 02:48
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105
Clarinet Polka Paul Van Arsdale 03:00
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106
Grandpa's Waltz Paul Van Arsdale 02:45
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107
Raggedy Ann Paul Van Arsdale 02:22
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108
Uncle Jim / Rose of Sharon Paul Van Arsdale 02:48
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109
Two Horse Race / Kentucky Wild Horse Paul Van Arsdale 02:29
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110
Silver Bells Paul Van Arsdale 01:55
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111
Waltz of Woes Paul Van Arsdale 02:18
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112
The Money Musk / Chorus Jig Paul Van Arsdale 02:36
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113
Rustic Reel / The Crooked S Paul Van Arsdale 02:22
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114
The Lancers Paul Van Arsdale 02:46
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115
Reel in G Paul Van Arsdale 02:04
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116
Baker's March Paul Van Arsdale 02:40
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117
Rippling Waters / Sunny Morning Jig Paul Van Arsdale 02:40