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Mountain Dulcimer at KMW2024 - Dulcimerica 708
Bing offers a brief glimpse into his time at Kentucky Music Week through video and music, including a performance of “ADHD Blues” on mountain dulcimer.
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Mountain Dulcimer Rhythm For Songs - Dulcimerica 707
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Back at White Acres Campground, Bing brings some of his teachings from Kentucky Music Week in an episode focused on rhythms and strum-building for songs. A demo of a 3-measure cadence for muscle memory, the palm mute, and turning drums into strums gets applied to “Boil Dem Cabbage Down” Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimerica Episode Guide! ( tinyurl.com/TDVPguide - www.Patreo...
Mountain Dulcimer Quick-Start - Dulcimerica 706
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Bing takes a no-frills approach to getting started with mountain dulcimer. Here he demonstrates how to 1) figure out tunes you know, 2) make up your own tunes, 3) noodle around, all after a quick tutorial on how to play the drone melody style. A great beginners resource, or for the passing curious. Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimerica Episode Guide! ( tinyurl.com/TDVPguide ...
The DulciVox by Folkcraft Instruments
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Bing Futch highlights the DulciVox mountain dulcimer from Folkcraft Instruments. Hear the incredible tone, and marvel at the beauty of this ground-breaking instrument. www.Folkcraft.com
Castaway Music Cruise - February 22nd thru March 1st, 2025
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We are excited to announce next year's itinerary and ship, both of which will be brand new to us! February 22nd - March 1st, 2025, we will be on the Norwegian Cruise Line EPIC, which is literally in a class all by itself. This will be a 7-day Caribbean cruise to Great Stirrup Cay and Dominican Republic, departing from Port Canaveral. We have a group number that will get you a 10% discount, plus...
New Mountain Dulcimer - The DulciVox Pro - Dulcimerica 705
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Bing arrives at Folkcraft Instruments in Woodburn, Indiana, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at production of the new DulciVox mountain dulcimers. He also takes his new DulciVox Pro for a test-drive through some fiddle tunes, O'Carolan, and Meatloaf. Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimerica Episode Guide! ( tinyurl.com/TDVPguide - www.Patreon.com/BingFutch) It's easy to join B...
New Tune: "Gebhard" on Mountain Dulcimer - Dulcimerica 704
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Arriving at his first tour stop, Bing writes a new tune inspired by the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival, taking place June 8th and 9th at Goold Park in Morris, Illinois. DulciVox prototype #3 gets another moment in the spotlight on its way home back to Folkcraft Instruments. Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimerica Episode Guide! ( tinyurl.com/TDVPguide - ww...
"Hard Times" on Mountain Dulcimer - Dulcimerica 703
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One last bit of music from Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8) featuring a walk-through of “Hard Times” by Stephen Foster and some fancy interlude chords. Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimerica Episode Guide! ( tinyurl.com/TDVPguide - www.Patreon.com/BingFutch) It's easy to join Bing's Patreon community for free! Just visit the site and click on the purple "join for free" ...
"I'll Fly Away" on Mountain Dulcimer - Dulcimerica 702
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Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “I'll Fly Away” in a traditional country style. Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimerica Episode Guide! ( tinyurl.com/TDVPguide - www.Patreon.com/BingFutch) It's...
"Wild Mountain Thyme" on Mountain Dulcimer - Dulcimerica 701
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Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “Wild Mountain Thyme” in the style of Dire Straits! Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimerica Episode Guide! ( tinyurl.com/TDVPguide - www.Patreon.com/BingFutch) ...
"Keep On The Sunny Side" on Mountain Dulcimer - Dulcimerica 700
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Episode 700 shares a snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. With Book 8 newly released, Bing walks through "Keep on the Sunny Side", and then sets everyone loose on the backing track. Play along! Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimer...
Mountain Dulcimer in the Band - NEW! Book 8 is Here! - Tablature and Backing Tracks
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Mountain Dulcimer in the Band was created to give players experience in playing with an ensemble, and each book comes with two CDs; one with Bing Futch demonstrating the tune along with the band, and another with Bing's part removed so YOU can lead the band! Fans of the series enjoy learning new tunes, and get a kick out of playing their old favorites along with the backing tracks of real perfo...
"Can't Help Falling In Love" on mountain dulcimer - Dulcimerica 699
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Continuing with the Stark Session series, featuring the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox mountain dulcimer, Bing works up “Can't Help Falling In Love” from melody to full arrangement with chords and rhythm. Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimerica Episode Guide! ( tinyurl.com/TDVPguide - www.Patreon.com/BingFutch) It's easy to join Bing's Patreon community for free! Just visit th...
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 698 - "The DulciVox"
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Bing officially introduces, and demonstrates, the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox with musical cameos from Tiffany, Turlough O'Carolan, and Meatloaf. Quickly find what you're looking for with The Dulcimerica Episode Guide! ( tinyurl.com/TDVPguide - www.Patreon.com/BingFutch) It's easy to join Bing's Patreon community for free! Just visit the site and click on the purple "join for free" button. Y...
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 697 - "Lean On Me Starkly"
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 697 - "Lean On Me Starkly"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 696 - "Georgia On My Mind Starkly"
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 696 - "Georgia On My Mind Starkly"
Expedition Dulcimer - Presented by Bing & Jae Futch
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Expedition Dulcimer - Presented by Bing & Jae Futch
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 695 - "Georgia On My Mind"
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 695 - "Georgia On My Mind"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 694 - "Deep Track on the Road"
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 694 - "Deep Track on the Road"
The 2025 Castaway Music Cruise - February 22nd - March 1st - 60% OFF Thru April 5th!
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The 2025 Castaway Music Cruise - February 22nd - March 1st - 60% OFF Thru April 5th!
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 693 - "II On The Road
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 693 - "II On The Road
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 692 - "Found At Sea"
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 692 - "Found At Sea"
The 2025 Castaway Music Cruise - February 22nd - March 1st - 7 Days in the Caribbean
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The 2025 Castaway Music Cruise - February 22nd - March 1st - 7 Days in the Caribbean
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 691 - “Celebrate A Decade”
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 691 - “Celebrate A Decade”
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 690 - "Simba, Queen of Milagro"
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 690 - "Simba, Queen of Milagro"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 689 - "Colored Aristocracy"
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 689 - "Colored Aristocracy"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 688 - “Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss”
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 688 - “Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss”
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 687 - "Shaving A Dead Man"
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 687 - "Shaving A Dead Man"
Bing Futch - "ChatGPT (Been Very Very Good To Me)" - Mountain Dulcimer Pop
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Bing Futch - "ChatGPT (Been Very Very Good To Me)" - Mountain Dulcimer Pop
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 686 - "Fun With ChatGPT"
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 686 - "Fun With ChatGPT"

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  • @supasoulproductions
    @supasoulproductions Годину тому

    Hey Bing! Good to see ya spreading the love and the music around!

  • @CFlagg-kq5zp
    @CFlagg-kq5zp День тому

    What was I thinking? I've only been learning the dulcimer for 5 weeks so I felt it was too soon to participate in KMW. I was so wrong. Next year for sure, and making my hubby who is an amazing guitarist join in as well. Thanks, Bing!

  • @awaa1134
    @awaa1134 День тому

    L loved the ADHD tune!!!

  • @KG-Punk
    @KG-Punk 2 дні тому

    Love the outro tune

  • @KG-Punk
    @KG-Punk 2 дні тому

    So many great tips... Thanks Bing

  • @KG-Punk
    @KG-Punk 2 дні тому

    Wondering is you could tune the strings to open G ....G B D? Would this work?

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch День тому

      Yes! 135 tuning will get you all 12 chromatic notes if you need them.

  • @CFlagg-kq5zp
    @CFlagg-kq5zp 4 дні тому

    Thank you so much! Great instruction. I didn't make it to KMW this year, but I'm hoping to go next year.

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch День тому

      You're welcome, happy to help!

  • @R0ckerb0y
    @R0ckerb0y 4 дні тому

    I love discovering your various performances. Absolutely beautiful my friend. 😎🙏

  • @S_e_a_n
    @S_e_a_n 7 днів тому

    Thanks Bing! You are an excellent instructor. Take care!

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 6 днів тому

      Thank you - glad to help!

  • @scottarchibald8497
    @scottarchibald8497 8 днів тому

    Ah it is too, thanks Bing

  • @junesmith4159
    @junesmith4159 8 днів тому

    Shine by Collective Soul. Correct?

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 8 днів тому

      You got it! It's one of my favorites to jam out.

  • @scottarchibald8497
    @scottarchibald8497 8 днів тому

    Hey Bing, what is the tune your playing at the end of the episode?

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 8 днів тому

      It's "Shine" by Collective Soul.

  • @manuelarichter586
    @manuelarichter586 8 днів тому

    That all is absolutly stunning , wonderful 🧡🎶😉

  • @awaa1134
    @awaa1134 9 днів тому

    Thank you! I didn't get to go to KMW, so this is very special!!!

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 6 днів тому

      Happy to help, Teri!

  • @connorfrazier6727
    @connorfrazier6727 9 днів тому

    Hey what was the song you played at the beginning of the video while panning on all the instruments?

  • @cf-kw5qo
    @cf-kw5qo 9 днів тому

    Why is the base string so loose ?

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 9 днів тому

      It’s a trick of the camera. The string is vibrating at a different rate of speed then the rate at which I shot the video, so what you’re seeing is almost like every other picture of the string, versus a higher resolution that would not show the obvious nature of the string, moving, if that makes sense.they are not actually flopping around like that when I play.😂

  • @cf-kw5qo
    @cf-kw5qo 9 днів тому

    Excellent ,Bing !

  • @cjividen29
    @cjividen29 9 днів тому

    Love it. I found this extremely helpful! Thanks Bing 💚

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 6 днів тому

      Excellent! How are you doing, my friend?

  • @dianamoore2241
    @dianamoore2241 9 днів тому

    You play like I do.

  • @lex3729
    @lex3729 9 днів тому

    sank? bloos affect cosplay?

  • @R0ckerb0y
    @R0ckerb0y 9 днів тому

    Great spirit Bing! I very much enjoyed sharing my morning coffee with you.

  • @noelsosa7852
    @noelsosa7852 12 днів тому

    Love that shirt

  • @user-in5tm6nt9x
    @user-in5tm6nt9x 16 днів тому

    Thanks bing ! Needed a push.

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 16 днів тому

      I hope it was a gentle one!

  • @Photobyhart
    @Photobyhart 16 днів тому

    I’ve heard it said, “they ain’t no notes on the dulcimer, ya just play it”

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 16 днів тому

      One of my favorite dulcimer quotes!

  • @foothillsOH
    @foothillsOH 16 днів тому

    Gorgeous instrument

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 16 днів тому

      Laura! How the heck are ya?

    • @foothillsOH
      @foothillsOH 16 днів тому

      @bingfutch ohhh just hanging in there trying to get my music wings back. Looking for inspiration. And yup, you have always been an inspirational mentor. 🙂

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 15 днів тому

      @@foothillsOH I'm glad you're keeping at it!

  • @WoodswomanWrites
    @WoodswomanWrites 18 днів тому

    This looks like a fantastic instrument, and your demonstration and explanation are excellent as always.

  • @cf-kw5qo
    @cf-kw5qo 18 днів тому

    ❤excellent , Bing

  • @Photobyhart
    @Photobyhart 22 дні тому

    Awesome, can’t wait to see you in July at Folkcraft.

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 21 день тому

      Cool! Looking forward to seeing you!

  • @R0ckerb0y
    @R0ckerb0y 23 дні тому

    Excellent video Bing. New watcher over the last week. You’ve gained a new fan. Keep it up!

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 21 день тому

      Many thanks for watching!

  • @Quillsong71
    @Quillsong71 23 дні тому

    Nice!

  • @sharoncorbin5466
    @sharoncorbin5466 29 днів тому

    Love this! It never gets old!

  • @PHJimY
    @PHJimY 29 днів тому

    Mighty fine Bing!

  • @SummerBee2248
    @SummerBee2248 Місяць тому

    Magical as always Bing!

  • @cf-kw5qo
    @cf-kw5qo Місяць тому

    Sadly , we are in hard times in America again .

  • @msdeebee90
    @msdeebee90 Місяць тому

    The laugh at the end...hehe.

  • @SummerBee2248
    @SummerBee2248 Місяць тому

    I love these lessons!! Thank you.

  • @sensei48
    @sensei48 Місяць тому

    So wonderful as always!😊

  • @Brock_Bottom
    @Brock_Bottom Місяць тому

    I will NEVER cut my strings. I will however come up with a zany way to curl them.

  • @graducau
    @graducau Місяць тому

    Hola,soy de Argentina, tengo un dulcimer , serías tan amable por favor de compartir esta partitura? Lamentablemente en mí país no se consiguen. Muchas gracias!! Me encanta tu interpretación, saludos cordiales Graciela

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch Місяць тому

      ¡Estaré encantado de enviarte la tablatura! Envíeme un correo electrónico a bingfutch@yahoo.com y se lo enviaré. ¡Gracias por ver!

  • @jeffb957
    @jeffb957 Місяць тому

    Please may i know where you got that great dulcimer stand, and how i can get one? Ive been looking for one and cant find it anywhere. Thanks!

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch Місяць тому

      That's a Prussia Valley stand, made by the late Gary Sager. I'm happy to have one of his, but I also really like Wolf Hill Woodworking's sitting and standing dulcimer stands which you can find here: www.wolfhillwoodworking.com/

  • @cyndifoore7743
    @cyndifoore7743 Місяць тому

    One of my favorite Beatles tunes.

  • @charlesthomas9821
    @charlesthomas9821 Місяць тому

    Hi Bing, I just recently heard this song and really enjoyed it. I wanted to try to learn it. I hope to get your book soon to help me learn it. You do an awesome job. Thanks

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch Місяць тому

      Thank you! This tune is one of the easiest in the book - hope the video helps!

  • @CFlagg-kq5zp
    @CFlagg-kq5zp Місяць тому

    Just lovely!!

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch Місяць тому

      Thank you - and thanks for watching!

  • @S_e_a_n
    @S_e_a_n Місяць тому

    Nice going Bing! It sounds wonderful. Just curious to see how you like the size of the Dulcivox. The sustain is amazing. Cheers!

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch Місяць тому

      Thank you! I really like the 25" VSL, it's very comfortable without compromising tone and sustain. The overall body shape and size feel great, and it's extremely light, so it doesn't weigh on your lap like lead. It's a fabulous beast!

  • @WoodswomanWrites
    @WoodswomanWrites 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic demonstration, Bing. Thanks!

  • @Da_Publick
    @Da_Publick 2 місяці тому

    This song was made for this instrument; or a Merlin...... :-)

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 2 місяці тому

      Right? I think George should've used a mountain dulcimer instead of a sitar!

    • @Da_Publick
      @Da_Publick 2 місяці тому

      @@bingfutch Quick question: do you think as a beginner, that the Merlin, or a Walking Dulcimer, would be worth buying rather than a traditional Mountain Dulcimer?

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 2 місяці тому

      @@Da_Publick That depends on what you think you might do with it. The walking dulcimers are somewhat limited in their abilities, but are fun if you want to stroll while playing. Only a proper mountain dulcimer will give you the next level of playability, and they're not as easy to play standing up (but not impossible.) Walking dulcimers are a light and easy way to get into diatonic string music. I'd go with a regular mountain dulcimer if you want to dig a little deeper, get a better sound, and be able to play with a bit more authority.

    • @Da_Publick
      @Da_Publick 2 місяці тому

      @@bingfutch Thank you!

  • @WoodswomanWrites
    @WoodswomanWrites 2 місяці тому

    I love your Stark Session format, both visually for the clarity of your hands and with starting on the basic melody and working up to a full song with chords. That's how I learn new tunes myself, and you make it easy to play with your instruction. Thanks!

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 2 місяці тому

      Awesome! I'm glad you enjoy these.

  • @SummerBee2248
    @SummerBee2248 2 місяці тому

    The hands of a master.

  • @Sagittariustoo
    @Sagittariustoo 2 місяці тому

    Just a stellar performance, Bing. 👍 Thanks for sharing.

  • @Steven-gf3nj
    @Steven-gf3nj 2 місяці тому

    B e a u t i f u l This song always brings tears to my eyes in regards 37+ years of marriage to my beautiful wife Renee. Well done!

    • @bingfutch
      @bingfutch 2 місяці тому

      Thank you - love is great, isn't it?

    • @Steven-gf3nj
      @Steven-gf3nj 2 місяці тому

      It is!❤