 Direct DownloadContinuing with part two of a four-part series, Bing introduces harmony as another element of song, adding it into “Black Mountain Rag” and showing how to easily find parallel harmonies on the mountain dulcimer in DAD tuning.Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

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Episode 527 - “Elements of Song: Harmony”

 Direct DownloadBing presents the first episode of a four-part series that takes a close look at four basic parts of a song. Beginning with melody, and with “Black Mountain Rag” as the example tune, this episode breaks down a simple melody and looks at the theory and emotion of songs.Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 526 - “Elements of Song: Melody”

 Direct DownloadFor the first episode of 2021, and the start of season number fourteen, Bing takes a new Folkcraft Instruments alto/bass double dulcimer for a test drive with some fun music for the new year!Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 525 - "Double Trouble"

 Direct DownloadBing performs a selection of Christmas songs during a virtual concert on December 6th. Included are "Joy To The World", "O Holy Night", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "We Three Kings."Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 524 - "Christmas In Concert"

 Direct DownloadThe final chapter of a six-part series on chord-building and usage. Bing wraps things up with the diminished and augmented chords.Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 523 - "Chord Building 6"

 Direct DownloadPart five of a six-part series on chord-building and usage. This week, Bing takes a look at the wistful sixth and minor sixth chords.Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 522 - "Chord Building 5"

 Direct DownloadPart four of this six-part series continues with chord-building and progressions. This week, the focus is on the jazzy major seventh and minor seventh chords.Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 521 - "Chord Building 4"

 Direct DownloadFor part three of this six-part series on chord-building, Bing digs deep into music theory to explain the magic of the dominant seventh chord.Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 520 - "Chord Building 3"

 Direct DownloadIn part two of a six-part series on chord-building, Bing recaps major and minor chords, then brings in the suspended 2 and 4 chords.Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 519 - "Chord Building 2"

 Direct DownloadKicking off a six-week series on chord-building, Bing takes a look at major and minor chords, how to tell the difference and using them in chord progressions.Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 518 - "Chord Building 1"

 Direct DownloadFrom the workshop series “Christmas In The Fall”, Bing teaches “Jingle Bells.” All five workshops in the series are now available on Patreon! http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutchBing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 517 - "Jingle Bells"

 Direct DownloadFrom the workshop series “Christmas In The Fall”, Bing teaches “Silent Night.” All five workshops in the series are now available on Patreon! http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutchBing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 516 - "Silent Night"

 Direct DownloadFrom the workshop series “Christmas In The Fall”, Bing teaches “O Tannenbaum.” All five workshops in the series will be available on Patreon at the end of the month. http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutchBing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 515 - “O Tannenbaum”

 Direct DownloadFrom the workshop series “Christmas In The Fall”, Bing teaches “Deck The Halls.” All five workshops in the series will be available on Patreon at the end of the month. http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutchBing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 514 - "Deck The Halls"

 Direct DownloadFrom the workshop series “Christmas In The Fall”, Bing teaches “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” All five workshops in the series will be available on Patreon at the end of the month. http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutchBing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron! 

Episode 513 - “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”

Since 2007, Americana singer/songwriter Bing Futch has hosted this program focused on the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. Features workshops, song demos, travelogs, interviews and road trips into the heart of Dulcimerica!

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