Sweet Hour of Prayer on the Ukelin

DeeDee Tibbits demonstrates Sweet Hour of Prayer - and an old folk tune - on the Ukelin, one of her many well-loved antique instrument.

0:00 Introduction to the Ukelin
0:21 Sweet Hour of Prayer
2:10 Boil Them Cabbage Down folk song

[kellyadams]

Wonderful! I honestly believe there isn't an instrument on Earth that you couldn't play, and play it well! Thank you!

[careyclouser]

Amazing mechanical adaptations. Two bows are in incredible. Three is mind-blowing. Thank you!

[kinpandun]

Oh my god! My father played boil them cabbage down to me growing up!
"Boil them cabbage down, down,
Turn them old folks round, round.
The only song that I can sing
Is boil them cabbage down!"

Gosh, that takes me way back to The House of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park, MD. What a great place.

[jacksonsalem]

"Oh, I can do that!" Only you, girl. Only you 🙌❤️

[GreggESchneeman]

Back in the 1970's when I started playing my Bowed Psaltery with two bows I knew I was on to something, I always told people that only reason it hadn't been much before was no Bowed Psaltery players before me owned two bows. I've thought a Ukelin could be played with two bows, but you and your camping friend are the first folk I've heard of playing them that way - Great Job!

[shishauribe]

I can’t play any instrument. But I sure love watching and listening to you. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[marilynrussell]

Your music and instruments bring my heart joy! Keep it up! And thank you for sharing your talent and love of music! Marilyn Russell

[fredcox]

Fantastic!!! You are amazing! Thank you for sharing this lovely instrument and exploring new ways to play it!

[verminter]

So many people were involved in bringing all this together. It really takes a village (to rock out on the Ukelin!)

[pamsmith]

Love that double bow and boil that cabbage down, boys!

[LordKlavier]

This is beautiful and amazing! Thanks for sharing ❤

[tweedybearlol]

You my friend are just fantastic!!! I wish I lived next door…lol

[tinamanning]

Double bow is inspired, although I've absolutely no idea how you do it! Really enjoy the mountain music as being from 🇬🇧 I normally listen to Scottish or Irish folk. Brilliant, thank you x

[WalterAlbert-kl]

WOW...WHAT ELSE CAN YOU SAY?? OH HOW THAT tune IS SO RELEVENT..FOR THIS SEASON OF PURIM...YOU HAVE NOT BECAUSE YOU ASK NOT..THIS NATION IN THE NEXT 9 MONTHS...WILL DELIVER JUBILEE TO THE EARTH..INTRESTING THE WORD
JERUSALEM. .HAS USA IN THE MIDDLE..FOOD FOR THOUGHT.
SHOWBREAD FROM THE ALTER...🇺🇲🙉🙈🙊🇺🇲

[janetryan]

What an interesting instrument, combining facets of several other instruments! This was enjoyable to listen to, and I like both of those songs. The first is one of my favorite hymns, and the second one I remember working on in my banjo instruction book. Fun!

[tymmiara]

This is amazing. The sound of ukelin is not my favourite to listen to (a bit too high-pitched for my ears), but your creativity is amazing.

[J.n.A.]

Ah, but you forgot you also have 2 feet! 😄Beautifully done as always!