Friday, April 29, 2022

Episode 594 - “The Fiddler Has Played His Last Tune For The Night (all levels)”

 


Here's another episode for all skill levels to wrap a repertoire-building series with backing tracks in the month of April. We close with “The Fiddler Has Played His Last Tune For The Night.” Download tablature and backing tracks from Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64847884

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Episode 593 - “Amen (all levels)”

 


This all-levels episode works with the song, “Amen.” Bing teaches a simple version and breaks it down, then adds more advanced approaches to rhythm and combining melody + chords. Download tablature and backing tracks from Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64823948

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Episode 592 - “The Pirate O'Reilly (advanced)”

 


This advanced-level episode features the 1987 tune, “The Pirate O'Reilly” from Bing's album, 21. Download tablature and backing tracks from the Patreon open house at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64812977

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Friday, April 08, 2022

Episode 591 - “Mississippi Sawyer (intermediate)”

 


Our intermediate tune is “Mississippi Sawyer” and Bing teaches both the basic and “notey” versions. Download tablature and backing tracks from the Patreon open house at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64779783

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Monday, April 04, 2022

Episode 590 - "The Boatman (beginner)"

 


The month of April brings 5 episodes of Dulcimerica in a repertoire-building series that selects tunes from the Mountain Dulcimer in the Band jam books. First up, a beginner-level dive into “The Boatman. Download tablature and backing tracks from Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64530689

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