Dulcimerica 333 - "Starting With Arpeggios" - Mountain Dulcimer

[@drmichaelshea]

I really appreciate your musicianship!

[@bingfutch]

Thank you!

[@WCSkills]

I could listen to you play all day long. I just scored a dulcimer from an antique/vintage shop and am looking forward to learning some different playing styles.

[@bingfutch]

Thanks! Be sure to check out the Dulcimerica Episode Guide - tinyurl.com/dulcimericaguide - it'll help you find what you're looking for!

[@ladykfilmartproductions273]

Hi Bing! Love your videos! Would you please describe which Folkroots dulcimer you are playing here? The woods and the VSL are? I am looking to buy a new 3 string Folkroots with this exact tone.

[@bingfutch]

Hi there, and thanks! As a dealer for Folkcraft Instruments, I can help you get the dulcimer you're looking for AND give you a discount not available from the company direct. This is a 27" VSL and western red cedar soundboard with black walnut sides and back. This is a D model body. E-mail me at [e-mail] and we can look at specs!

[@ladykfilmartproductions273]

@@bingfutch WOW, cool....thanks....also I am signing up for your Patreon today! I really appreciate all you have ever done for the dulcimer community. I will get that email out to you today :-)

[@brunoboaz7656]

"Arpeggios "? Sounds like something that comes in a can from Chef Boy-Ar-Dee. Just kidding, Bing! Thanks for the video!

[@bingfutch]

I think you've got a good marketing concept there. 😆Thanks for watching!

[@jol241]

Very good lesson Bing I"v been playing Arpeggios on Guitar for many years But I'm having trouble playing them on Dulcimer I have no index finger cut off in 1996 have trouble playing the L Shape and T shape Chords But I'll get there I have learn a lot listening and watching you play Thank you very much.

[@bingfutch]

Try using thumb, middle and ring for your shapes. The arpeggios will follow. Thanks for watching!

[@ashleyhafeli889]

Those are awesome techniques, Bing. I think I'll use them for when I perform for Joyful Community every 2nd Sun. of the month.

[@bingfutch]

Thanks, Ashley - have fun and thanks for watching!

[@ashleyhafeli889]

You're very welcome.😊

[@JBSlickflyer]

Thank you for another great lesson.

[@bingfutch]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@ladyhannah6431]

Very sweet tunes... :)

[@bingfutch]

Thank you - thanks for watching!

[@Graybear78]

Hi Bing, I am a newbie to your Patreon, and a semi-newbie to the mountain dulcimer. I have noticed in your videos that most of your diatonic dulcimers have a 1 1/2 fret, even though you are playing melody. Do you find that a great help? I know you can use a 1 1/2 fret for chords, adding a C and an F chords, and I have thought about adding that additional fret. Love your videos and lessons. Thanks.

[@bingfutch]

Hi, Lee! I feel that the 1 1/2 fret is a necessary addition for diatonic dulcimer players. Besides the lower-octave C major and the ability to play F major, you can also get nice D7, G7 Am, Dm, A+, Gsus4, Csus4 chords in the first three frets, a lower-pitched G major scale, the D minor scale and a lot more. Beyond this, with a 6 1/2, you're only three notes away from being fully chromatic.

[@janhaut6318]

Thanks You so much Bing! This helped me understand Arpeggios! Mike Opp,s (Mike's squared) Mom

[@bingfutch]

Nice! How are you liking that new dulcimer?

[@janhaut6318]

i love my new dulcimer! I love telling people you played it before I even received it! I still cannot do arpeggios! but I keep trying! Thank You!