Friday, December 29, 2023

Episode 681 - "Home is Where the Heart Is"

 


Wrapping the 2023 season, Bing celebrates the simplicity and joy of being home with a look around Casa de Milagro, and the recording of a new track called, “Saved From the Memory Hole.”
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Friday, December 22, 2023

Episode 680 - "Jingle Bell Rock"

 


Kicking off the Christmas 2023 weekend with a big holiday spirit, Bing performs his new arrangement of “Jingle Bell Rock” on the mountain dulcimer along with a backing track. The tablature and tracks are a free download away at Patreon.com/BingFutch!
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Friday, December 15, 2023

Episode 679 - "Fine Corduroy Jacket"

 


Bing runs through a new tune called “Fine Corduroy Jacket”, and is visited by Abraham Delacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas O'Malley the Alley Cat.
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Friday, December 08, 2023

Episode 678 - "Dulcimer Care"

 


Bing shoots a casual episode where he cleans up and re-strings a couple of Folkcraft Instruments mountain dulcimers.
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Friday, December 01, 2023

Episode 677 - "The Ballad of John Henry"

 


Bing performs “The Ballad of John Henry” on mountain dulcimer at Coffee Talk in Melrose, Florida.
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Friday, November 24, 2023

Episode 676 - "Stephen Foster Pt. 2"

 


A flow of music from the 2023 Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, including performances by instructors, Tina Bergmann, Jessica Comeau, Laurie Alsobrook, Sally Anderson, and Bing Futch.
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Friday, November 17, 2023

Episode 675 - "Stephen Foster Pt. 1"

 


Scenes from the 2023 Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, including a performance by Laurie Alsobrook's class inside the carillon tower, and also Bing performs “ADHD Blues.”
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Friday, November 10, 2023

Episode 674 - “Songwriter's Sandbox”

 


In this excerpt from the inaugural session of The Songwriter's Sandbox", Bing introduces his cat, Olivia, before going into a music theory deep-dive that focuses on the seven notes of the scale, and how to build the seven chords in each key. Join Bing's Patreon for free to see the next workshop live! http://www.patreon.com/bingfutch
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Friday, November 03, 2023

Episode 673 - "Jam with Colin"

 


At the 2023 Carolina BalloonFest in Statesville, NC, Bing calls up local Irish flute player, Colin Shoemaker, to join him for “Road to Lisdoonvarna” and “Rosin The Beau.”
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Friday, October 27, 2023

Episode 672 - “Sally's Song”

 


Bing performs his new arrangement of “Sally's Song” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, by composer Danny Elfman. The orchestral arrangement was done with MIDI instruments in Logic Pro X.
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Friday, October 20, 2023

Episode 671 - "Blue Ridge Mountain Song"

 


From Black Mountain Music Fest in Black Mountain, North Carolina, Bing challenges his Tune Writing Masterclass students to write a song in four days, and then ups the ante by joining the challenge alongside them.The tune is called "Blue Ridge Mountain Song" and it's in the key of A.
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Friday, October 13, 2023

Episode 670 - "Intro to Accents"

 


In a beginner-level episode, Bing introduces accents; placing emphasis on notes and chords for effect.
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Friday, October 06, 2023

Episode 669 - "With or Without You"

 


Bing performs a live looping arrangement of U2's "With or Without You" with his Terry McCafferty "Seifert Model" mountain dulcimer. The performance was recorded in the morning on his last day of two weeks at Kentucky Horse Park.
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Friday, September 29, 2023

Episode 668 - "Wild Mountain Thyme"

 


Bing continues his short-term residency at Kentucky Horse Park with a simple breakdown of "Wild Mountain Thyme" for mountain dulcimer tuned DAD in the key of D major.
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Friday, September 22, 2023

Episode 667 - "Boondocking with the Boondocker"

 


Bing checks out The Boondocker Walking Dulcimer while boondocking in Kentucky. Sent to him from Jaromin Guitars just before tour, Bing delivers a look at what he's found while playing this fun new axe! www.Jaromin.com
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Friday, September 15, 2023

Episode 666 - "The Scout"

 


Bing composes a new song for chromatic mountain dulcimer that relies upon the tritone interval for melodic and harmonic inspiration. The episode was further inspired by a family of chipmunks that Bing observed while camping in Lexington, Kentucky. Dig deep into the theory here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/scout-what-wont-89244874
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Friday, September 08, 2023

Episode 665 - "Music of the Night (Excerpt)"

 


This week's episode features the first 9 minutes of Bing's “The Music of the Night” workshop, which took place August 31st. The full 2-hour video is available on Patreon. Join for free with limited access by visiting http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutch
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Friday, September 01, 2023

Episode 664 - “Right-Hand Palm Muting”

 


In the last episode before fall tour begins, Bing introduces the right-hand palm mute, and demonstrates just a few of its many uses in different styles and approaches on the mountain dulcimer.
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Friday, August 25, 2023

Episode 663 - "Summer Strummin' 3"

 


Wrapping up a trio of episodes for beginner level players, or those seeking a refresh on fundamentals, Bing introduces barre chords with an exercise in strumming, moving chords, and playing melody all at once.
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Friday, August 18, 2023

Episode 662 - “Summer Strummin' 2”

 


Continuing with a recap of last week's rhythm focus, Bing introduces something new into the mix by teaching three chords on mountain dulcimer and then moving them around with strums for each time signature. Also, an exercise demonstration for quarter, eighth and sixteenth note mastery.
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Friday, August 11, 2023

Episode 661 - "Summer Strummin' 1"

 


This is a beginner-level episode that focuses on strumming in three different time signatures. Includes demonstrations, and a look at how accents change the feel of a groove.
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Saturday, August 05, 2023

Episode 660 - "One For Paul" An Original

 


A simple musical tribute to Paul Reubens, who passed away on July 30th, 2023.
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Saturday, July 29, 2023

Episode 659 - “Spring/Summer Tour 2023”

 


Bing wraps the spring/summer tour with an expansive look at some of the places and events along the route.
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Friday, July 21, 2023

Episode 658 - "ODPC Memories"

 


A random wandering through the ODPC Funfest in Evart, Michigan.
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Friday, July 14, 2023

Episode 657 - “Festival Nocturne”

 


While camped at the ODPC Funfest in Evart, Michigan, Bing takes delivery on two mini-synthesizers for his folktronica set up and connects them to the Circuit Tracks. This is a test-run improvisation recorded in his motorhome on the evening of July 13th, 2023.
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Friday, July 07, 2023

Episode 656 - "Jugband Serenade"

 


Lil' Rev calls Bing, Sam Edelston, and Stephen Seifert on stage to join him on an original composition, “Jugband Serenade.” Recorded at Kentucky Music Week in Shepherdsville, Kentucky on June 29th, 2023.
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Friday, June 30, 2023

Episode 655 - "Hallelujah"

 


With only a small window in which to make it happen, Bing pulls on his mud boots and hikes a bunch of gear up to a Native American cave shelter on the Salt River in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The song of the moment: “Hallellujah.”
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Friday, June 23, 2023

Episode 654 - “A Rockin' With Rick”

 


From the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer and Traditional Music Festival in Morris, Illinois. Bing joins Rick Thum for the finale of his set as they play “John Stinson's #2” and “Hangman's Reel.”
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Friday, June 16, 2023

Episode 653 - "A Rockin' Reunion"

 


From the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer and Traditional Music Festival in Morris, Illinois. Bing reunites with Kara Barnard, the reigning National Mountain Dulcimer Champion, in an on-stage performance that echoes their initial meeting over 15 years ago (Episode 90.) https://youtu.be/r0Os8XOfIVg
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Friday, June 09, 2023

Episode 652 - "Sweet Home Chicago"

 


While at the Walmart Resort in Joliet, Illinois, Bing performs “Sweet Home Chicago” in the parking lot.
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Friday, June 02, 2023

Episode 651 - “Faery Faithe in Fluidity”

 


Fancy a frolic? Bing performs “Faery Faithe in Fluidity” on his Folkcraft Instruments custom mountain dulcimer, “Oakie.”
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Friday, May 26, 2023

Episode 650 - "State & County Roads"

 


An episode featuring footage from Bing's 2023 Remain Seated Please Tour. The first single from the album, “State & County Roads”, is featured here along with some of the incredible places the tour has gone.
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Friday, May 19, 2023

Episode 649 - “Shelter in the Storm: Improv”

 


Bing plays his new Terry McCafferty “Seifert Model” mountain dulcimer with another improvisation. His usual stomp boxes have been replaced with a Roland GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer, and the Line 6 Helix Effects Processor and Modeler.
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Friday, May 12, 2023

Episode 648 - “Gramma's Jam: An Improv”

 


Bing plays his new Terry McCafferty “Seifert Model” mountain dulcimer with an improvisation. His usual stomp boxes have been replaced with a Roland GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer, and the Line 6 Helix Effects Processor and Modeler.
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Monday, May 08, 2023

Episode 647 - "Back in the Garden of the Gods"

 


Bing takes an immersive trip back in time with a visit to The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado; the site where Manitou recorded their one and only album, “In the Garden of the Gods.” Bing performs one of the tracks in the park, while sharing rare footage of the group recording “Boy on Rock.”
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Friday, April 28, 2023

Episode 646 - “Folk School Recital Pt. 3”

 


Closing out a trio of videos from the John C. Campbell Folk School, Bing's “Continuing Dulcimer” class earns a much-deserved encore, for which they are well-prepared.
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Friday, April 21, 2023

Episode 645 - “Folk School Recital Pt. 2”

 


Again from the John C. Campbell Folk School, Bing's “Continuing Dulcimer” class presents the second of two songs learned during the week, quite emboldened by the audience's enthusiastic reaction to their first tune.
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Friday, April 14, 2023

Episode 644 - “Folk School Recital Pt. 1”

 


From the John C. Campbell Folk School, Bing's “Continuing Dulcimer” students prepare to demonstrate what they've learned during the week in a recital in front of all the other students, teachers and staff.
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Sunday, April 09, 2023

Episode 643 - “Campground Chorale”

 


Bing takes a break from teaching at the John C. Campbell Folk School to record an improvisation on his new McCafferty mountain dulcimer.
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Friday, March 31, 2023

Episode 642 - "2023 Castaway Music Cruise"

 


Come along as the Castaway Music Cruise sets sail for the Western Caribbean. Here are some of the many highlights aboard the Royal Caribbean vessel, Brilliance of the Seas, as a crew of sailors, led by Guy & Sharrie George and Bing Futch, brave the seas in pursuit of a musical quest. www.CastawayMusicCruise.com
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Friday, March 24, 2023

Episode 641 - "Retreat Pt. 4"

 


A special four-part look at the 9th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat concludes with a tour of Hampton House estate, the new home of the retreat. Also, Guy & Sharrie George perform “Planxty Fanny Power”, Bing Futch performs “Hard Times/Lean On Me”, and the whole crew waves goodbye till next year. www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com
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Friday, March 17, 2023

Episode 640 - "Retreat Pt. 3"

 


Moments from the 9th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat continue along the Homosassa River with wildlife sightings, workshops and witness the proceedings of Pirate Night with costumes, seafood and rum, plus a jam. Folkcraft Instruments owner Richard Ash performs “Little Margaret.” www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com
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Friday, March 10, 2023

Episode 639 - "Retreat Pt. 2"

 


Bing tours around Old Homosassa in a golf cart, and also high above Hampton House. Guy and Sharrie George perform “Can't Help Falling in Love”, Richard Ash teaches a class under the gazebo in the backyard, and Bing shares a bit about his Folkcraft mountain dulcimer and plays “Red Headed Lover”, a song written for his wife, Jae. www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com
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Friday, March 03, 2023

Episode 638 - "Retreat Pt. 1"

 


It's the return of the Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat! For the next few episodes, we'll take a look at the proceedings taking place at Hampton House, starting with some drone shots and an extended version of “Shady Groove” performed by Bing Futch on mountain dulcimer. www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com
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Friday, February 24, 2023

Episode 637 - “Hawaiian War Chant”

 


“Far-Flung February” wraps up with a tune written before Hawaii became one of the United States, so it counts as international! The “Hawaiian War Chant” is fun to flatpick! Download the tablature from Bing's Patreon open house here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75314311
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Friday, February 17, 2023

Episode 636 - “Ue O Muite Arukou”

 


“Far-Flung February” travels to 1960s Japan for the award-winning tune, “Ue O Muite Arukou.” For DAD tuning in the key of D, this piece features some borrowed chords and accidentals that require bending strings! Download the tablature from Bing's Patreon open house here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75314137
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Friday, February 10, 2023

Episode 635 - " Down to the Cabbage Patch”

 


“Far-Flung February” continues with a visit to Czechoslovakia and the happy little tune, “Annie Went Down to the Cabbage Patch.” This piece is in DAD tuning and includes some chord work. Download the tablature from the Patreon open house: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75312754

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Friday, February 03, 2023

Episode 634 - “Arirang”

 


It's “Far-Flung February”, celebrating tunes from around the world. First up, from Korea, is “Arirang”. Bing presents a simple drone-melody mountain dulcimer arrangement in DAA tuning. Download the tablature from the Patreon open house: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75308911

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Episode 633 - “Blow The Man Down”

 


An easy and fun little sea shanty to help you get your Popeye on! Download the free tablature at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75265406

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Episode 632 - “Relative Majors/Minors”

 


Major keys and their relative minors is the focus for this episode. Plus, Bing shows how our ears perceive major and minor elements of music.

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Episode 631 - “Fingerpicking Exercise: The Weary Kind”

 


Bing performs a bit of the Oscar-winning song, “The Weary Kind”, by Ryan Bingham, from the film, “Crazy Heart.” He then demonstrates the fingerpicking pattern he worked up for the tune. Download the exercise here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/7525870

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Friday, January 06, 2023

Episode 630 - “CGC: The Return”

 


Season 16 of Dulcimerica kicks off with a look at CGC tuning. Includes a demonstration of chord building in the key of C.

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