Explaining Vocals on Instagram: "On March 4, 2025, Amanda Seyfried appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and delivered a carefully considered cover of California by Joni Mitchell. Seyfried performed the song while playing an Appalachian dulcimer, an instrument she learned during the pandemic. Before beginning, she explained the song’s connection to place and memory, then sang with phrasing and tonal restraint that closely mirrored Mitchell’s original approach. The performance was me

Helena Hallberg on Instagram: "Ok (: Turns out this song was written on the Appalachian Dulcimer! @cyndilauper This song actually perfectly illustrates Cyndi Lauper’s playing style; an indie strum, keeping the melody string open. This creates tight harmonies and a repetitive feel very emblematic of 80s music in my opinion. Very cool! Come learn more about singing and songwriting with your dulcimer Feb 5th-8th at Quarantune Dulcimer Fest! Dulcimer Duets: Singing and Strumming the Classic (beginne

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