Direct Download Bing Futch demonstrates how to transpose the classic old-time tune "Old Joe Clark" from the key of D to the key of A on the mountain dulcimer. He is also disturbed by cats. After-credits! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download For the first show of 2017, Bing proposes a three-part approach to rehearsals in order to build fundamentals, confidence and present challenges in balance. He also messes around a little with "My Heart Will Go On" on the baritone mountain dulcimer. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download By viewer request! Bing demonstrates his pedal board with particular attention to the Boss RC-30 Loopstation. Lots of info on creating loops, using other pedals and also a tutorial on his version of "Promentory" from "The Last of the Mohicans." Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download For the final show of 2016, Bing demonstrates and teaches an easy version of "Auld Lang Syne" for New Year's Eve on the mountain dulcimer and also reflects on the past year. Some strange things are afoot in this video - stay for after the credits! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing Futch gets into the holiday spirit with this in-depth look at taking a song from idea to arrangement on the baritone mountain dulcimer. Using "Silver Bells" as an example, Bing begins with the melody, adds chords, harmony, subtle arrangements and changes to flesh out the tune. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download From Washington, D.C., inside of his motorhome, Imua, Bing Futch performs the Buffalo Springfield song "For What It's Worth" on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the classic tune. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing Futch performs a mountain dulcimer improvisation from inside his motorhome, Imua, incorporating bits from his "Raga 111806" off of "Dulcimer Rock" from 2007. That track was recorded on November 18, 2006 and this video was shot on November 17th, 2016. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Ehukai Teves and Stephen Seifert make up some stuff on acoustic and solid body mountain dulcimer after the camp photo at the 1st Annual Black Mountain Music Festival on October 27th, 2016 in Black Mountain, North Carolina. There may, or may not, be an after-credits sequence. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Recorded in Oro Valley, Arizona on October 1st, 2016, Bing performs his original tune "Day At Trough Creek" on the chromatic mountain dulcimer. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

 Direct Download Bing speaks with Victoria Hewitt of Hewoud Music at the Midland Folk Music Festival in Midland, Michigan on August 27th, 2016. Bing test drives one of Victoria's creations with "Goodbye Is Not Forever" and "Sandy River Belle." Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks, AutoBass and Zither Stands.Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!