Friday, February 25, 2022

Episode 585 - “Jammin' With Myself”

 


As a bridge to next month's episodes, Bing uses the looper pedal to explore full-blown arrangements in the jam. Includes a demonstration of layering multiple parts.

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Episode 584 - “In The Jam (advanced)”

 


For this advanced level episode, Bing brings in the looper pedal to demonstrate the layering of parts for “Black Mountain Rag” on mountain dulcimer.n dulcimer, Bing conducts an intermediate-level episode that focuses on using a capo, playing chops and countermelody, plus a neat trick for playing the I-IV-V and vi chords in three different keys.

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Episode 583 - “In The Jam (intermediate)”

 


Continuing a study of playing in the jam with mountain dulcimer, Bing conducts an intermediate-level episode that focuses on using a capo, playing chops and countermelody, plus a neat trick for playing the I-IV-V and vi chords in three different keys.

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Friday, February 04, 2022

Episode 582 - “In The Jam (beginner)”

 


Bing offers up a beginner-level episode on playing in the jam with mountain dulcimer. Key signatures, scales and chords are covered as well as tips on finding and learning the melody or simply playing accompaniment.

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