A beginner’s guide to playing “Ashokan Farewell” on the mountain dulcimer, including tips on how to keep the strings sustaining as long as possible for maximum effect.
Learn how to put a little swing in your thing with walking, moving basslines to support your chords. Bing shares the secret to introducing motion and arrangement into your groove.
This episode takes as close look at the capo as a tool for opening up the many worlds of the mountain dulcimer. Includes tips on how to switch keys and an overview of the seven modern modes.
With a nod to Jerry Rockwell, Bing looks at the connective nature of chords using chord constellations. Also, how to memorize the notes on your fretboard.