Dulcimerica with Bing Futch

 Direct Download In the first part of a two-part episode, Bing turns the focus to intermediate study of DAD tuning, the Mixolydian mode, major and minor scales plus some chord work. Resource material for this and the next episode can be downloaded here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/resources-for-32483886 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download From the 2019 Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat on November 8th and 9th, Bing performs “Boy On Rock” as an unrehearsed improvisation with Marsha Harris and also jams “Ninety Pound Catfish with dulcimer legend Neal Hellman! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download From the 2019 Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat on November 8th, Bing performs “That's What You Done To Me” from the album “Unresolved Blues.” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Closing out a five-episode run for novice/beginner players in DAA tuning, the conversation finally turns around to playing chords. Bing demonstrates chord shapes and theory to support them. Download resource material for this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/31178937 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Using “Down In The Valley” as practice, the fourth episode of the novice/beginner track focuses on working in ¾ time and creating a background groove with selective strumming to preserve the melody. Download resource material for this episode here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dulcimerica-469-31178810 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download The third of five episodes for novice/beginner players in DAA (1-5-5) tuning uses the old folk tune “Polly Wolly Doodle” as an exercise for using an inward-outward strum for eighth notes. Bing also shows how to put a “swing” into a tune. Download the resource material from: https://www.patreon.com/posts/31167608 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Continuing on with a month of episodes devoted to novice/beginner players and DAA tuning, Bing gets into more tablature and rhythm reading with slurs, rests and dotted notes. Download the resource materials from: https://www.patreon.com/posts/31149964 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Kicking off an entire month of novice-beginner mountain dulcimer instruction, Bing opens things up in DAA (1-5-5) tuning and goes over how to read tablature. Note durations are demonstrated and there's even a few tunes! Download the resource material from: https://www.patreon.com/posts/31144925 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download A selection of random moments, musical, natural and top-thrill, captured from Bing's 2019 summer and fall tours. Lots of familiar faces! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download In part two of a two-part episode, Bing takes the previous workshop and adds a bit of simple music theory to create a path for improvisation. A review of all the available chords in the key of D is followed by a neat trick for creating color chords while working with I-IV-V chord progressions. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download In part one of a two-part episode, Bing shows a simple way to build improvisational skills. By setting a basic rhythm, and using some easy patterns, you can create music on the fly while developing familiarity with the fretboard. Prepare to go deep! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing teaches the crooked Kentucky tune “Old Billy Hell.” Tablature for the tune can be downloaded from Bing's Patreon site – now featuring an ongoing Open House: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dulcimerica-462-30214569 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Here's a nifty strumming trick that will help you inject groove into your music. Bing illustrates the use of accents for changing up styles and demonstrates how to spice up tunes with some right-hand magic! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing introduces the Folkroots MaxDAD H Series Standard/Bass Hybrid 5-string dulcimer from Folkcraft Instruments and demonstrates some approaches when getting started with it. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download This episode focuses on noter-style playing and offers up a bit of history, some tips on selecting and using a noter along with playing the tune “Soldier's Joy.” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!