Direct Download From the 2018 Black Mountain Music Festival, Aaron O’Rourke, at his wryly laconic best, wringing more mileage out of “Bile Dem Cabbage Down” than anyone before him. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download The first in a series of videos from the 2018 Black Mountain Music Festival in Black Mountain, North Carolina. In this episode, Bing introduces the new Folkcraft Instruments NT-11 electric mountain dulcimer and performs “The Ballad of John Henry” in the Thursday night concert. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing performs a new tune inside of, and inspired by his travels with, Imua, his Fleetwood Tioga Ranger 25G motorhome. “This Next Chapter” is a bittersweet groove that recognizes the ever-changing landscape outside our highway windows. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download A lesson in how to play mountain dulcimer in a traditional position while standing up with a strap. Bing offers helpful tips to make this tricky skill a real treat! (Boo!) Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing teaches the tune “Booth Shot Lincoln” in DAD tuning for mountain dulcimer. Capo 4 for the key of A. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing teaches the tune “Barlow Knife” in DAD tuning for mountain dulcimer. Capo 3 for the key of G. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing teaches the tune “Twinkle” in DAD tuning for mountain dulcimer. Another look at mixing flat-picking and strumming, this song demonstration also covers using pull-offs in place of pick-strokes and selective strumming for dynamics. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing teaches the tune “Nixon’s Farewell” by Curt Bouterse. Tuning is DAD for mountain dulcimer. The song study covers flat-picking the melody, incorporating chords and using dynamics in working with both. 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 47th Annual Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, Bing teaches a crooked fiddle tune in the key of A called “Texas”. Tuning is DAD for the mountain dulcimer. Bing goes over the tune note-by-note, chord-by-chord, introducing special finger placement techniques and tips on supporting rhythm. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download While on the way to the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, Bing stops in Van Buren, Arkansas and teaches a quick, fun version of “Ein Prosit” in G major for mountain dulcimer in DAD tuning. A 1+ fret is required for this arrangement and tablature is available through Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!