Episode 422 - "Notable 2018 Episodes"

 

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An epic ending to the 11th season of “Dulcimerica”! We take a look back at 15 episodes in 2018 that provided a solid, fundamental resource for all skill levels. Plus, some never-before-seen footage from this year’s travel, including the Winter Storm Bruce blizzard in November! Thank you all!

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Episode 421 - "You've Got Rhythm"

 

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The focus is on rhythm in this episode as Bing demonstrates a number of exercises to help build up a steady and confident rhythm through strumming, flatpicking and combinations of the two. Selective strumming is covered along with a fundamentally powerful quarter, eighth and sixteenth-note cadence for practice.

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Episode 420 - "CGC Tuning Fun"

 

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Bing sheds some light on tuning down to CGC, shows what notes live on the fretboard and demonstrates a trick for finding out what chord you’re playing using three different chord shapes.

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Episode 419 - "I Am A Poor Wayfaring Stranger"

 

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Bing teaches the tune “I Am A Poor Wayfaring Stranger” and uses the piece to teach simple harmonization and rhythmic support. Download the tablature for this arrangement, and more, on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mountain-i-am-23145505

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