Dulcimerica 332 - "Old Joe Clark - Two Keys"

 

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Bing Futch demonstrates how to transpose the classic old-time tune "Old Joe Clark" from the key of D to the key of A on the mountain dulcimer. He is also disturbed by cats. After-credits!

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Dulcimerica 333 - "Starting With Arpeggios"

 

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Bing demonstrates easy practice for flat-picking arpeggios, from chord-scale exercises to varying picking patterns for variety. Tuned in DAD for mountain dulcimer, this episode will help you to add some dynamics to your rhythm section! After-credits!

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Dulcimerica 331 - "Looping Again"

 

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By viewer request! Bing demonstrates his pedal board with particular attention to the Boss RC-30 Loopstation. Lots of info on creating loops, using other pedals and also a tutorial on his version of "Promentory" from "The Last of the Mohicans."

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Dulcimerica 330 - "Rehearsal Plan"

 

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For the first show of 2017, Bing proposes a three-part approach to rehearsals in order to build fundamentals, confidence and present challenges in balance. He also messes around a little with "My Heart Will Go On" on the baritone mountain dulcimer.

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