Episode 542 - "Capot Depot"

 

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Learning how to switch keys with a capo is the focus in this episode, which features tips on how to boost your playing range. Also, a demonstration of three different capo designs. And a little theory.

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Episode 541 - "Things About Strings"

 

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Bing changes his mountain dulcimer strings and offers up some insight into the construction, science and purchasing of strings. http:tinyurl.com/stringtensioncalculator - http://juststrings.com

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Episode 540 - "Southwind"

 

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Another stark look at a timeless classic. Bing plays “Southwind” on mountain dulcimer as pure melody, drone melody and chord melody in DAD tuning.

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Episode 539 - "Wildwood Flower"

 

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A simple breakdown and build-up of the traditional tune "Wildwood Flower" on mountain dulcimer tuned DAD.

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Episode 538 - "Somebody"

 

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Bing performs the Depeche Mode tune, “Somebody”, on Appalachian mountain dulcimer.

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