Donna is a performer and recording artist with numerous solo and ensemble works. She performs with concert harp, Celtic harp and the hammered dulcimer. Donna performs classical, Celtic, New age and World music as a soloist or with other musicians. (flute, classical guitar, violin). Listen to traditional pieces or New Age variations of these classic themes.
The hammered dulcimer is a percussive stringed instrument used for World and classical music. It's sound fits into many Ethnic categories and is particularly used for Celtic music within the US. It has a very distinctive, ringing sound ranging from bright and lively to ethereal and mystical. You can request some specific type of sound needed!
Female 4 part harmony for this Cornish Christmas carol. A lesser known but upbeat carol for something a little unusual. A Capella, Christmas Music, Christmas Carols
The classic Christmas carol with the lovely voice of Leigh Ann Singleton accompanied by harp. A gentle, easy version with simplicity and beauty. Female Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Vocal Solos, Adolphe Adam
Scottish fiddle, hammered dulcimer and bodhran will get you moving in this rhythmic instrumental march. Add some determination to your project or have an unusual rintone! Instrumental, European Music, Scottish Music
But not the strings you expect! Hammered dulcimer and harp perform a classic tango rhythm in minor mode. Bass and percussion keep that tango feel. Great background piece for a strong rhythm with an elegant feel. Begins with bass rhythm and harp glissando. Feel the dancers pass by! Instrumental, Latin Music, Tango
Familiar calypso melody performed with hammered dulcimer, bass, guitar, steel drums and percussion. Bright and with a moderate pace, this version provides a pleasant background for your project. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Caribbean
Lively steel drum traditional melody from Jamaica performed with hammered dulcimer on melody. Linstead Market is the folk melody and the song is a standard for steel drum pannists. The hammered dulcimer plays above the lower pitched steel drums for an unusual ringing sound. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Caribbean
Hammered dulcimer and harp perform this well known Shaker hymn. Moderately slow version for a gentle background sound. Instrumental, Americana Music, American Patriotic Music
A short version of the lively, classic Bach Bouree known by classical music fans and and Jethro Tull as well! Classical guitar and hammered dulcimer. Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period, Johann Sebastian Bach
16th Century Spanish Villancico sung in Spanish by female ensemble with classical guitar, hammered dulcimer and castanets. Begins with classical guitar on melody. Lively piece with 3 and 4 part harmonies. A lesser known Christmas song or lively rhythmic World music piece. Female Vocal, Latin Music, Spanish
Lively dance from the 13th century performed with percussion, hammered dulcimer, guitar and penny whistles. Steady driving beat. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble
Short version of this Christmas instrumental with concert harp. Begins and ends with glissandos for that "heavenly" feel. A quiet, gentle background for an ad or other Christmas project. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas World Music
Lovely English folk carol with medium female voice and Celtic harp, penny whistle and soprano backup lines. Female Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Vocals
Lively Jamaican melodies with hammered dulcimer, guitar, bass and percussion instruments. Come Back Liza and Mango Walk. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Caribbean
Pentatonic harp glissandos for that dreamy effect, in a variety of keys: C, D, F, G, A. Cut and paste what you need for your project! A variety of speeds, ascending, descending. Strings, Harp sounds
Beautiful, well-known Puccini aria from Gianni Schicchi opera. Performed by soprano, harp and acoustic bass. Sung in Italian, the singer is begging her father for permission to marry the man she loves. Female Vocal, Classical Music, Opera, Giacomo Puccini
A haunting air named for a beautiful part of Ireland played with low penny whistle (think Riverdance) and Celtic harp. Beautiful for storytelling, underscore or background. Instrumental, European Music, Irish Music
A traditional Celtic aire beginning with distant solo penny whistle joined by Celtic harp. Great for a moody background or underscore with space for foreground sounds. Instrumental, European Music, Irish Music
Haunting sounds of a Celtic harp and penny whistle perform this traditional Irish piece, Marcus Hernon's Aire. Great for an underscore, background or short melody within your project. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
Lovely, gentle sounds of a wind chime actually tuned to musical pitch. A hint of a melody within the random sounds of the chimes. Suggests a spiritual, ethereal feel or a summer breeze! Household Sound Effects, Garden sounds
Beautiful tuned wind chimes in the medium pitch range. You can hear actual notes although it is still random. Light reverb added. Nature Sound Effects, Wind sounds
Hammered dulcimer, harp and a variety of percussion instruments perform this exotic melody in a minor mode. A feeling of Middle Eastern dance or mystical performance. Begins with African drum solo and harp glissando before dulcimer enters with the melody. Instrumental, Middle-Eastern Music, Middle-Eastern Music
A gentle, instrumental version of this familiar Irish song with intro and interlude for variety. Great for quiet listening, background, underscore or commercial projects. Instrumental, European Music, Irish Music
A gentle harp instrumental version of this love song by Robert Burns. Great for your Valentine's Day project or easy background music. Instrumental, European Music, Scottish Music
An instrumental version of this beautiful aria with flute and harp. A familiar love song for weddings, but also a beautiful background for most any project. Instrumental, Classical Music, Opera, Giacomo Puccini
Classical guitar and hammered dulcimer perform this lively, familiar piece by Bach. Known to rock fans and classical music lovers alike! Lively classical dance rhythm, a great background, underscore with some energy and class! Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period, Johann Sebastian Bach
A New Age Celtic version of this well known piece with harp, hammered dulcimer, background strings and voices. Great for underscore or that meditative, ethereal feel for your project. Vocals remain in the background for just a hint of the lyrics and mystical feel. Female Vocal, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
Hammered dulcimer and Celtic harp perform this traditional Christmas carol. Lively, ringing sound of the dulcimer give this instrumental version an unusual sound. Great background, bump or underscore for your project. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas World Music
An instrumental lullaby with harp and keyboard. A great underscore, background or lullaby for children with a traditional Celtic melody, The Gentle Maid. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Classic children's song with unusual instrumentation! Hammered dulcimer and harp give the song a lively, bright sound. Several times through in 2 octaves. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Harp, hammered dulcimer and keyboards perform two classic Oriental melodies: Red Dragonfly (Japan) and Arirang (Korea). Beautiful flowing melodies make a great meditative background. Begins with harp glissando, positive, uplifting feeling for inspiring productions. Instrumental, Asian Music, Japanese Music
Beautiful instrumental version of Schubert's Ave Maria with classical violin, concert harp and background strings. Perfect for Christmas, religious projects, weddings, background, underscore or other dramatic use. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Franz Schubert
A Celtic tune frequently used as a hymn performed with hammered dulcimer. Beautiful quiet melody to suggest hope in times of trouble. Begins with sounds of a rainstorm which fade away throughout the improvised introduction to a familiar, peaceful melody. Instrumental, European Music, Irish Music
Sound of a hummingbird in flight. There are a few other birds in the background as well, but clear sounds of the hummingbird's wings in flight! Bird Sound Effects, Birds
Beautiful Celtic ballad. You can imagine the story of the love between the soldier and lady. A great background for a story or video project. Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer accompanying strings and oboe give a gentle but dramatic presentation of a story. European Music, Irish Music
Underscore for a minor mode Celtic melody with harp, hammered dulcimer and strings. Lovely, gentle feeling for a background or soundtrack. The full song, Grenadier and the Lady also available. Instrumental, European Music, Irish Music
