Dulcimerica with Bing Futch

 Direct Download Bing demonstrates and explains ten types of chords that can be played on the mountain dulcimer. This includes major, minor, dominant sevenths, major sevenths, minor sevenths, major sixths, minor sixths, augmented and diminished chords. 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 plays his original tune “Sad Blues” on a Folkcraft Instruments custom resonator tuned DADF#. In memory of Ellen Ash, mother of Folkcraft owner Richard Ash; wife of luthier Jim Ash. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download An in memoriam episode. Bing reminisces about Madeline MacNeil and performs “Planxty Fanny Power”, which he learned from her arrangement. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download With the entire planet going on lockdown over COVID-19, Bing looks at 10 things that every mountain dulcimer player can do in the meantime. Things get a little silly because STIR-CRAZY. 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 celebration of the good times had at the 8th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat and the 3rd Annual Castaway Music Cruise. For more information, visit: www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com and www.CastawayMusicCruise.com 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 the finale to a special four-part series, Bing takes all of the tracks and demonstrates the process of mixing, EQ, compression and other elements of home studio recording. Resource materials can be downloaded from: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33743486 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 three of a special four-part series, Bing adds an improvised solo to the dulcimer and bass dulcimer tracks laid down in the previous episodes. Resource materials can be downloaded from: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33743486 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 special four-part series, Bing adds bass dulcimer to the track he recorded in the last episode. Resource materials can be downloaded from: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33743486 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 special four-part series, Bing tackles the first of many different topics for intermediate and advanced players, starting with parallel key modulations and laying down multiple tracks of a partly improvised tune. Resource materials can be downloaded from: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33743486 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 takes away some of the mystery involving playing with the 1+ fret in F major and D minor. In a more advanced episode, there is a demonstration of the relative minor key and the D minor pentatonic scale, which serves as a bridge between the keys of D and D minor. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Suddenly deciding one morning to dive headfirst into DGD (1-4-8) tuning, Bing offers a simple guide to playing melodies and chords in “Reverse Ionian” key of G. Download the chart during Bing's Patreon Open House at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mountain-dgd-and-33337281 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 this episode, Bing takes an original piece called “The Sky Is Falling” and uses it to teach improvisation techniques, chord inversions, finger-picking, selective cross-picking and counterpoint creation. Whew! It's easier than it sounds, and you can download tablature for the tune here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32610990 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 demonstrates the Dunlop Shy Slide, a unique entry-level way of getting into playing slide on the mountain dulcimer. Besides showing the basics of playing slide, Bing also plays a little blues-up version of “Amazing Grace.” 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 kicks off 2020 and the 13th year of “Dulcimerica” with an episode firmly rooted in the tradition of the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. Playing with a noter and quill is the subject and there's a demonstration, plus info on how to pluck a turkey feather and choose the wood for your noter. 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 the final episode of season 12, Bing wraps up DAD December with a continued look at DAD tuning on the mountain dulcimer. Chord constellations are discussed along with chord shape trickery and a play-through of “Amazing Grace.” Resource material for this and the last 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!