Friday, October 25, 2019

Episode 465 - "Reflections On The Road"

 


A selection of random moments, musical, natural and top-thrill, captured from Bing's 2019 summer and fall tours. Lots of familiar faces!

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Friday, October 18, 2019

Episode 464 - "Noodling In NC: Pt. 2"

 


In part two of a two-part episode, Bing takes the previous workshop and adds a bit of simple music theory to create a path for improvisation. A review of all the available chords in the key of D is followed by a neat trick for creating color chords while working with I-IV-V chord progressions.

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Friday, October 11, 2019

Episode 463 - "Noodling In NC: Pt. 1"

 


In part one of a two-part episode, Bing shows a simple way to build improvisational skills. By setting a basic rhythm, and using some easy patterns, you can create music on the fly while developing familiarity with the fretboard. Prepare to go deep!

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Friday, October 04, 2019

Episode 462 - "Old Billy Hell"

 


Bing teaches the crooked Kentucky tune “Old Billy Hell.” Tablature for the tune can be downloaded from Bing's Patreon site – now featuring an ongoing Open House: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dulcimerica-462-30214569

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