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New Small Amp Reviews

Posted Thu, 10/26/2017 - 07:07 by David Barrett Admin
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The introduction videos to the new Small Amp Reviews lesson in the EQUIPMENT section is now up. I'm editing my first amp review and it will be up shortly. I hope everyone enjoys this ongoing series... this has been, and continues to be, a fun project.

2018 Full Harmonica Masterclass Workshop Schedule (and one 2017 date) in San Jose, CA (School of the Blues)

Posted Sun, 10/22/2017 - 13:52 by David Barrett Admin
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12/2 - Studio Recording for the Harmonica
Register: https://squareup.com/store/harmonica-masterclass-co/item/studio-recordin... continue reading...

Tip of the Day - Repetition in Music Video

Posted Wed, 10/18/2017 - 17:39 by David Barrett Admin
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There's an ongoing discussion at modernbluesharmonica.com about repetition in music. Check out the video at the top of the thread. Thanks to fellow student/teacher Marc G for sharing.

http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/board/board_topic/5560960/5497215.htm

New Workshop: Legends of the Blues Harmonica: George “Harmonica” Smith, James Cotton, and Junior Wells Blues Harmonica Workshop 5/4-6

Posted Wed, 10/18/2017 - 05:34 by David Barrett Admin
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Spend three days focused on learning George “Harmonica” Smith's, James Cotton's, and Junior Wells' approach to the diatonic harmonica and post war Chicago blues. In this class I’ll share: well-known recordings from these artists; their importance in history; the key elements to their playing styles; and some of their most famous songs (Telephone Blues, Cotton’s Creeper, Chitlin Con Carne, etc.). The songs I cover I’ll provide transcriptions and the class will be audio recorded for your use after the class. Jam circle Friday night and guitar/harmonica duo performance Saturday night. continue reading...

New Event: Fathers of Post War Blues Harmonica Workshop - 1/19-21, 2017

Posted Mon, 10/16/2017 - 18:29 by David Barrett Admin
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Good evening everyone! Tonight I’m announcing a very cool three-day workshop… the first time offered on the West Coast (did this in Chicago many years ago). Information below and link to register. Hope you can make it! continue reading...

What's New - New Small Amp Trial Checklist

Posted Mon, 10/16/2017 - 09:20 by David Barrett Admin
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Amps are on order for the new small amp trial (single-speaker design, commonly 10"). Some have already arrived, and I have to say, I'm REALLY impressed with some of them. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/bluesharmonica/ to see my trial checklist and make suggestions before I begin if you see something I can add. Each amp will be demonstrated with multiple mics.

Here is the list of amps we will try. If you don't see an amp in there you would like tested, let me know on that post.

Fender Champion 20 1x8” - $99

Fender Mustang 1x8” - $119

VHT Special 6 1x10” - $249 continue reading...

What's New - Joe Filisko - Lost Boy Blues by Palmer McAbee, Part 4

Posted Thu, 10/12/2017 - 18:34 by David Barrett Admin
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In Joe Filisko's latest lesson on the Fox Chase/Lost John (http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/fox_chase_study_2_artist_studies) he covers the middle section of "Lost Boy Blues" by Palmer McAbee

Help Needed - New Amp Trial

Posted Mon, 10/09/2017 - 13:24 by David Barrett Admin
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I’m going to do a NEW, SMALL AMP (not vintage) trial/tutorial for BluesHarmonica.com. The focus is small (generally 10” and preferably tube) new amps that are less than $1K and are easy to get in the marketplace. continue reading...

What's New - Gary Smith Contributor Submission #61 – Blues Jr Amp Mods, Small Amps and Mics

Posted Sun, 10/08/2017 - 19:56 by David Barrett Admin
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In Gary’s latest submission he shares the mods he's performed on his Fender Blues Jr. We also speak of other smaller amps and some of the new mics we have in our collection. You can find this lesson here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/contributor/gary_smith

What's New - Joe Filisko - Lost Boy Blues by Palmer McAbee, Part 3

Posted Fri, 09/29/2017 - 12:17 by David Barrett Admin
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In Joe Filisko's latest lesson on the Fox Chase/Lost John (http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/fox_chase_study_2_artist_studies) he covers the middle section of "Lost Boy Blues" by Palmer McAbee