Dulcimerica Video Podcast

Bing Futch

Appalachian mountain dulcimer performer/instructor Bing Futch hosts this video podcast which features song demos, workshops, lessons, tips, interviews, festivals and road-trips into the heart of Dulcimerica!

  • Episode 726 - "Melodic Cadence Exercise 2"
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    Going the next step, Bing writes a longer, more complex melody using open and closed cadences, demonstrating how to play “keep away” with the key. Download the exercise material from: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115503512
    8 November 2024, 12:30 pm
  • Episode 725 - Harmonic Cadence Exercise
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    Bing takes the melody from the last episode and harmonizes it using cadences, while also going a step further into song arranging options. Download the exercise resources at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115095568
    1 November 2024, 11:30 am
  • Episode 724 - "Melodic Cadence Exercise"
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    Bing demonstrates the use of melodic cadences with the beginnings of a tune on the mountain dulcimer. Download the exercise from this episode for free at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/114658415
    25 October 2024, 11:30 am
  • Episode 723 - "
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    The finale, and encore, from Bing's set at the Old Jail in Statesville, North Carolina for Piedmont Folkways, presented by the Iredell Arts Council. After ending his set with “Don't Stop Believing”, Bing performs “My Heart Will Go On”, using the guitar synthesizer to add live strings.
    18 October 2024, 3:32 pm
  • Episode 722 - "Understanding Cadences"
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    Bing describes and demonstrates four types of musical cadences for tune writing, using melodies and harmonies on the mountain dulcimer.
    11 October 2024, 11:30 am
  • Episode 721 - "Going to Winfield Pt. 2"
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    Bing and Abby the Spoon Lady get after some “Old Joe Clark” at the 52nd Walnut Valley Festival after they perform onstage during the fest.
    4 October 2024, 11:30 am
  • Episode 720 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 1"
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    Bing arrives in Winfield, Kansas for the 52nd Walnut Valley Festival and immediately dives into the music, and the lifestyle. Features a premiere performance of “Going To Winfield”, with Kara Barnard and Troy Johnson.
    27 September 2024, 12:30 pm
  • Episode 719 - "Beginning Rhythms"
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    An excerpt from the September session of The Ionian Institute, a free monthly online workshop available through Bing Futch's Patreon (which is free to join at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Basic note durations are covered, along with a special practice cadence for developing your strum.
    22 September 2024, 3:30 am
  • Episode 718 - "U2 Can Play U2"
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    Garryowen Irish Pub co- owner Joanne McCready captured this cel phone footage of Bing jamming U2's “With Or Without You” on mountain dulcimer with Gerry Muldoon, a longtime friend of Kevin McCready's from Ireland, on cajon.
    13 September 2024, 11:30 am
  • Episode 717 - "Melody and Chord Exercise"
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    Back home from summer tour, Bing shares a mountain dulcimer exercise that he taught over the summer using melodies and chords. The basic chord shapes in DAD are covered, and “I Think We're Alone Now” makes a cameo.
    6 September 2024, 11:30 am
  • Episode 716 - "Hallelujah"
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    Bing's encore from the July 11th show at Bob's Barn Jamborees in Lake Odessa, Michigan. This is “Hallelujah” on mountain dulcimer. Bob Warner, owner of Bob's Barn Jams, also makes an appearance. Check out Bob's YouTube Channel at: youtube.com/BobWarnerBarn
    30 August 2024, 11:30 am
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