Direct Download Part 2 from the 3-Day Mountain Dulcimer Intensive in Evart, MI In the intermediate sessions, Bing ran cross-picking exercises to establish a toolbox of rhythms and teaches his original tune “Goodbye Is Not Forever.” Download resources for this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29040742 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Part 1 from the 3-Day Mountain Dulcimer Intensive taught by Bing on July 15th, 16th and 17th, 2019. During highlights from the beginner sessions, he shares how to memorize the fretboard using scales and also imparts some rhythm hacks. Download resources for this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29038998 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Part three from the 2019 ODPC Funfest in Evart, Michigan features a group mountain dulcimer performance as well as Bing's entire Friday night set, complete with technical difficulties and captions explaining what's going on. A good example of how to “power through” a set when the unexpected arises! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Second in a series from the 2019 ODPC Funfest in Evart, Michigan features lots of music and instruction including an extended piece from Bing's 3-Day Intensive just before the funfest. Download the resource material via Bing's Patreon Open House here: Resources for episode 453" Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download First in a series from Evart, Michigan includes an extended clip for beginning mountain dulcimer players, and others, on working with a metronome for a more consistent strum. You can download the worksheet for this episode during Bing's Patreon Open House here: "https://www.patreon.com/posts/dulcimerica-452-28644200" Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download An action-packed episode from the 2019 Indiana Dulcimer Festival at Folkcraft Instruments in Woodburn, Indiana with Bing Futch, Dave Haas, John and Karen Keane and 2018 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion Wendy Songe! Features Bing's new tune "Sad Blues." Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download More fun from the 2019 Kentucky Music Week featuring jamming, a Mardi Gras parade and Bing Futch performing some new music in the conclusion of a two-part episode! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download From the jams, to vending, to workshops and backstage collaborations and improvisations, here's the first part of a two-part look at Kentucky Music Week 2019! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download 2 Bows & A Pick perform "Squirrel Heads and Gravy", "Promentory" and "Red-Headed Lover." Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download By request! Bing takes his backpacker dulcimer off of the wall to show what it’s all about, offering up tips on playing melody as well as chords. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!