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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch

286 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

Since 2007, Americana singer/songwriter Bing Futch has hosted this program focused on the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. Features workshops, song demos, travelogs, interviews and road trips into the heart of Dulcimerica!

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Episode 697 - "Lean On Me Starkly"

April 19, 2024 17:14 - 80.4 MB Video

  Direct Download In a continuing series of episodes featuring The Stark Sessions, Bing deconstructs “Lean On Me”, distilling it to the melody, then adding harmony and support. He is playing the third prototype of the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox, which is now officially available to order from Folkcraft.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 696 - "Georgia On My Mind Starkly"

April 12, 2024 11:30 - 59 MB Video

  Direct Download In a continuing series of episodes featuring The Stark Sessions, Bing deconstructs “Georgia On My Mind”, distilling it to the melody, then adding harmony and support. He is playing the third prototype of the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox, which is now officially available to order from Folkcraft.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 695 - ""Georgia On My Mind Starkly"Georgia On My Mind Starkly"

April 12, 2024 11:30 - 59 MB Video

  Direct Download In a continuing series of episodes featuring The Stark Sessions, Bing deconstructs “Georgia On My Mind”, distilling it to the melody, then adding harmony and support. He is playing the third prototype of the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox, which is now officially available to order from Folkcraft.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 695 - ""Georgia On My Mind Starkly"Georgia On My Mind Starkly"

April 06, 2024 03:06 - 53.7 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing debuts a new arrangement of the Georgia State Song, “Georgia On My Mind”, created and workshopped at the first Expedition Dulcimer at Stone Mountain Manor in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Here, a collection of visuals and moments from the week. Www.ExpeditionDulcimer.com For more info Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 695 - "Georgia On My Mind"

April 06, 2024 03:06 - 53.7 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing debuts a new arrangement of the Georgia State Song, “Georgia On My Mind”, created and workshopped at the first Expedition Dulcimer at Stone Mountain Manor in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Here, a collection of visuals and moments from the week. Www.ExpeditionDulcimer.com For more info Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 695 - EDeep Track On The Road"

April 06, 2024 03:06 - 53.7 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing debuts a new arrangement of the Georgia State Song, “Georgia On My Mind”, created and workshopped at the first Expedition Dulcimer at Stone Mountain Manor in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Here, a collection of visuals and moments from the week. Www.ExpeditionDulcimer.com For more info Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 695 - EDeep Track On The Road"Deep Track On The Road"

March 29, 2024 12:30 - 294 MB Video

  Direct Download Another livestreamed workshop from an rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Bing introduces a series called Deep Track, which takes an immersive approach to study. This episode is for chromatic mountain dulcimer tuned DAD – and the study is in the key of F major, going over the I, IV, and V chords in familiar shapes. Attend workshops for free at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enj...

Episode 694 - "Deep Track On The Road"

March 29, 2024 12:30 - 294 MB Video

  Direct Download Another livestreamed workshop from an rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Bing introduces a series called Deep Track, which takes an immersive approach to study. This episode is for chromatic mountain dulcimer tuned DAD – and the study is in the key of F major, going over the I, IV, and V chords in familiar shapes. Attend workshops for free at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enj...

Episode 693 - "II On The Road"

March 22, 2024 12:30 - 237 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing livestreams The Ionian Institute from his rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Attend workshops for free at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 693 - "II On The Road

March 22, 2024 12:30 - 237 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing livestreams The Ionian Institute from his rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Attend workshops for free at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 692 - "Found At Sea"

March 15, 2024 11:30 - 86.1 MB Video

  Direct Download “Found At Sea” is a new tune that Bing composed and recorded on March 8th, inspired by the 2024 Castaway Music Cruise. Here, it provides the soundtrack for a glimpse at the seafaring fun aboard the Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas. Www.CastawayMusicCruise.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 691 - "Celebration of a Decade"

March 08, 2024 12:00 - 82.5 MB Video

  Direct Download A glimpse at the music and merriment that took place at the 10th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat in Homosassa Springs, Florida. GulfCoastDulcimer.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 690 - "Simba, Queen of Milagro"

March 01, 2024 12:30 - 140 MB Video

  Direct Download A new tune inspired by Bing's oldest cat, Simba. Includes introductions to all five rescued felines at Casa de Milagro, and a tribute to Simba's BFF, Roscoe, who left for Rainbow Bridge in January. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 689 - "Colored Aristocracy"

February 23, 2024 12:30 - 86.4 MB Video

  Direct Download The Stark Sessions are bare-bones song studies shot in high contrast black and white with no dialogue, allowing viewers to focus on the tune at hand. For this session, the song, “Colored Aristocracy”, is broken down into melody, drone melody and then chords are added along with a backing track. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 688 - "Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss"

February 16, 2024 12:30 - 184 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing teaches the tune “Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss” on mountain dulcimer in the key of D, tuned DAD, and then cranks up the backing tracks to audition the song for “Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8)”. Play along with the band and Bing, plus download tracks at http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 687 - "Shaving A Dead Man"

February 09, 2024 12:30 - 189 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing teaches the tune “Shaving a Dead Man” on a Folkcraft Instruments LAP-JO hybrid mountain dulcimer/banjo. Also, a sneak preview of “Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8)”, and Bing receives a surprise phone call mid-shoot. Download tablature and backing tracks from Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/posts/98044374 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a pat...

Episode 686 - "Fun With ChatGPT"

February 02, 2024 13:30 - 53.3 MB Video

  Direct Download A full-blown music video for Bing's new song, “ChatGPT (Been Very Very Good To Me).” It started January 20th with Bing singing the chorus melody for fun, and ended up two weeks later as both a new single, and his first official music video! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 685 - "E"Fun With ChatGPT""

February 02, 2024 13:30 - 53.3 MB Video

  Direct Download A full-blown music video for Bing's new song, “ChatGPT (Been Very Very Good To Me).” It started January 20th with Bing singing the chorus melody for fun, and ended up two weeks later as both a new single, and his first official music video! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 685 - "E"F

January 26, 2024 16:24 - 290 MB Video

  Direct Download 8 years ago this week, Bing won the “Best Solo Guitar” award at the 32nd Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. This episode features recently discovered footage of his finals set at The Orpheum Theater, along with the announcement of his win at the awards ceremony, which had somehow not been included in episode 303. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the pro...

Episode 685 - "Found Blues"

January 26, 2024 16:24 - 290 MB Video

  Direct Download 8 years ago this week, Bing won the “Best Solo Guitar” award at the 32nd Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. This episode features recently discovered footage of his finals set at The Orpheum Theater, along with the announcement of his win at the awards ceremony, which had somehow not been included in episode 303. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the pro...

Episode 684 - "Equalization"

January 19, 2024 12:30 - 213 MB Video

  Direct Download For all the mountain dulcimer players using amplifiers and mixers, this episode is for you! And everyone else who would like a front-row seat to the basics of equalization. This is just a small portion of the full 90-minute free workshop “Putting it into Gear: Equalization” - join for free and take the next class: Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the pro...

Episode 683 - "Choosing Strings"

January 13, 2024 06:32 - 83.2 MB Video

  Direct Download A jam-packed 6-minutes that offers insight on how to choose strings for your mountain dulcimer using an Instrument String Tension Calculator like this one right here: https://chordgen.parmakis.co.uk/tensiontool.php Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 682 - "New Year, New Workshops"

January 05, 2024 23:05 - 510 MB Video

  Direct Download The 17th season of Dulcimerica launches with a big episode featuring 8 new online workshop series available through Bing's Patreon. Here, Bing shares video from each of the new series, which can be attended for free by joining Bing's Patreon community (also free!) Get hooked up at: Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 681 - "Home is Where the Heart Is"

December 29, 2023 14:53 - 83.3 MB Video

  Direct Download Wrapping the 2023 season, Bing celebrates the simplicity and joy of being home with a look around Casa de Milagro, and the recording of a new track called, “Saved From the Memory Hole.” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 680 - "Jingle Bell Rock"

December 22, 2023 12:30 - 41.5 MB Video

  Direct Download Kicking off the Christmas 2023 weekend with a big holiday spirit, Bing performs his new arrangement of “Jingle Bell Rock” on the mountain dulcimer along with a backing track. The tablature and tracks are a free download away at Patreon.com/BingFutch! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 679 - "Fine Corduroy Jacket"

December 15, 2023 12:30 - 63.3 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing runs through a new tune called “Fine Corduroy Jacket”, and is visited by Abraham Delacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas O'Malley the Alley Cat. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 678 - "Dulcimer Care"

December 08, 2023 12:30 - 232 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing shoots a casual episode where he cleans up and re-strings a couple of Folkcraft Instruments mountain dulcimers. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 676 - Stephen Foster Pt. 2n Foster Pt. 2""

December 01, 2023 18:54 - 85.6 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing performs “The Ballad of John Henry” on mountain dulcimer at Coffee Talk in Melrose, Florida. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 677 - "The Ballad of John Henry

December 01, 2023 18:54 - 85.6 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing performs “The Ballad of John Henry” on mountain dulcimer at Coffee Talk in Melrose, Florida. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 677 - "The Ballad of John Henry"

December 01, 2023 18:54 - 85.6 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing performs “The Ballad of John Henry” on mountain dulcimer at Coffee Talk in Melrose, Florida. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 676 - "Stephen Foster Pt. 2"

November 24, 2023 12:30 - 246 MB Video

  Direct Download A flow of music from the 2023 Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, including performances by instructors, Tina Bergmann, Jessica Comeau, Laurie Alsobrook, Sally Anderson, and Bing Futch. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 676 - Stephen Foster Pt. 2n Foster Pt. 2"""

November 24, 2023 12:30 - 246 MB Video

  Direct Download A flow of music from the 2023 Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, including performances by instructors, Tina Bergmann, Jessica Comeau, Laurie Alsobrook, Sally Anderson, and Bing Futch. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 675 - "Stephen Foster Pt. 1"

November 17, 2023 12:30 - 100 MB Video

  Direct Download Scenes from the 2023 Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, including a performance by Laurie Alsobrook's class inside the carillon tower, and also Bing performs “ADHD Blues.” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 674 - “Songwriter's Sandbox”

November 10, 2023 12:30 - 78.6 MB Video

  Direct Download In this excerpt from the inaugural session of The Songwriter's Sandbox", Bing introduces his cat, Olivia, before going into a music theory deep-dive that focuses on the seven notes of the scale, and how to build the seven chords in each key. Join Bing's Patreon for free to see the next workshop live! http://www.patreon.com/bingfutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the prog...

Episode 673 - "Jam with Colin"

November 03, 2023 11:30 - 68.7 MB Video

  Direct Download At the 2023 Carolina BalloonFest in Statesville, NC, Bing calls up local Irish flute player, Colin Shoemaker, to join him for “Road to Lisdoonvarna” and “Rosin The Beau.” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

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November 03, 2023 11:30 - 68.7 MB Video

  Direct Download At the 2023 Carolina BalloonFest in Statesville, NC, Bing calls up local Irish flute player, Colin Shoemaker, to join him for “Road to Lisdoonvarna” and “Rosin The Beau.” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 672 - “Sallynullnullnullnullnullnull

October 27, 2023 11:30 - 34.1 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing performs his new arrangement of “Sally's Song” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, by composer Danny Elfman. The orchestral arrangement was done with MIDI instruments in Logic Pro X. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 672 - “Sally'

October 27, 2023 11:30 - 34.1 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing performs his new arrangement of “Sally's Song” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, by composer Danny Elfman. The orchestral arrangement was done with MIDI instruments in Logic Pro X. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 672 - “Sally's Song”

October 27, 2023 11:30 - 34.1 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing performs his new arrangement of “Sally's Song” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, by composer Danny Elfman. The orchestral arrangement was done with MIDI instruments in Logic Pro X. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 671 - "Blue Ridge Mountain Song"

October 20, 2023 11:30 - 104 MB Video

  Direct Download From Black Mountain Music Fest in Black Mountain, North Carolina, Bing challenges his Tune Writing Masterclass students to write a song in four days, and then ups the ante by joining the challenge alongside them.The tune is called "Blue Ridge Mountain Song" and it's in the key of A. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 670 - "Intro to Accents"

October 13, 2023 11:30 - 147 MB Video

  Direct Download In a beginner-level episode, Bing introduces accents; placing emphasis on notes and chords for effect. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 669 - "With or Without You"

October 06, 2023 11:30 - 95.7 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing performs a live looping arrangement of U2's "With or Without You" with his Terry McCafferty "Seifert Model" mountain dulcimer. The performance was recorded in the morning on his last day of two weeks at Kentucky Horse Park. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 668 - "Wild Mountain Thyme"

September 29, 2023 11:30 - 251 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing continues his short-term residency at Kentucky Horse Park with a simple breakdown of "Wild Mountain Thyme" for mountain dulcimer tuned DAD in the key of D major. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 667 - "Boondocking with the Boondocker"

September 22, 2023 11:30 - 110 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing checks out The Boondocker Walking Dulcimer while boondocking in Kentucky. Sent to him from Jaromin Guitars just before tour, Bing delivers a look at what he's found while playing this fun new axe! www.Jaromin.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 666 - "The Scout"

September 15, 2023 19:46 - 44.8 MB Video

  Direct Download Bing composes a new song for chromatic mountain dulcimer that relies upon the tritone interval for melodic and harmonic inspiration. The episode was further inspired by a family of chipmunks that Bing observed while camping in Lexington, Kentucky. Dig deep into the theory here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/scout-what-wont-89244874 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the progra...

Episode 665 - "Music of the Night (Excerpt)"

September 08, 2023 11:30 - 117 MB Video

  Direct Download This week's episode features the first 9 minutes of Bing's “The Music of the Night” workshop, which took place August 31st. The full 2-hour video is available on Patreon. Join for free with limited access by visiting http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 664 - “Right-Hand Palm Muting”

September 01, 2023 11:30 - 152 MB Video

  Direct Download In the last episode before fall tour begins, Bing introduces the right-hand palm mute, and demonstrates just a few of its many uses in different styles and approaches on the mountain dulcimer. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 663 - "Summer Strummin' 3

August 25, 2023 19:48 - 232 MB Video

  Direct Download Wrapping up a trio of episodes for beginner level players, or those seeking a refresh on fundamentals, Bing introduces barre chords with an exercise in strumming, moving chords, and playing melody all at once. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 663 - "Summer Strummin' 3"

August 25, 2023 19:48 - 232 MB Video

  Direct Download Wrapping up a trio of episodes for beginner level players, or those seeking a refresh on fundamentals, Bing introduces barre chords with an exercise in strumming, moving chords, and playing melody all at once. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

Episode 662 - “Summer Strummin' 2”nullnullnullnullnullnull

August 18, 2023 11:30 - 324 MB Video

  Direct Download Continuing with a recap of last week's rhythm focus, Bing introduces something new into the mix by teaching three chords on mountain dulcimer and then moving them around with strums for each time signature. Also, an exercise demonstration for quarter, eighth and sixteenth note mastery. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

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