Skip to main content
Blues Harmonica logo

User Account

Username:*
Password:*
Forgot Your Password?

Visitor Menu

  • Sign Up
  • Sample Lesson #1
  • Sample Lesson #2
  • Student Recordings
  • Forums
Forums :: Ask Instructor David Barrett

Flutter on eigth note

3 replies [Last post]
Sun, 01/17/2021 - 05:54
Emperor Nichola...
Emperor Nicholas III of the House of Chopper's picture
Offline
Joined: 11/18/2020

Hello David

I'm wondering how you can get a flutter in on an eigth note in Solo Harmonica 2 . I just have the time to hit the note, but not to flutter before moving on.

Best

Miki

Top
Sun, 01/17/2021 - 08:28
#1
David Barrett
David Barrett's picture
Online
ExpertHead InstructorTeacher 10Level 10
Joined: 12/20/2009
Hello Miki. It can be done...

Hello Miki. It can be done... here are some tips...

1) A flutter starts with a slap... slap that 6+ and keep rolling.

2) That 6+ is on the downbeat, and in swing, the downbeat gets 2/3 of thee beat (downbeat = 2/3 / Upbeat 1/3), so you have a little more time than you think.

3) Use a light touch with your tongue on the face of the harmonica... if you push, it will slow you down.

4) If you need to push to achieve a single note, then use more of the top of your tongue (bring the harmonica deeper in your mouth)... you were using too much of the tip.

I hope this helps. You'll get it, it just takes practice and time.

Top
Sun, 01/17/2021 - 09:05
#2
Emperor Nichola...
Emperor Nicholas III of the House of Chopper's picture
Offline
Joined: 11/18/2020
practice

Thank you David. Back to the harmonica it is.

Top
Sun, 01/17/2021 - 09:05
#3
Emperor Nichola...
Emperor Nicholas III of the House of Chopper's picture
Offline
Joined: 11/18/2020
practice

Thank you David. Back to the harmonica it is.

Top

New Interviews

Pat Missin
David Barrett
Jerry Portnoy
Dave Earl
Kim Field
view all interviews

Sign me up!

Full access to all lessons starts at $20/month! (with annual subscription)

Subscribe

Free Sample Lessons

After watching the BluesHarmonica.com overview video, try one of the lessons below to experience a lesson at BluesHarmonica.com.

  • Tongue Blocking Study 2 – This study is for the newer player or the player new to tongue blocking
  • Bending Study 5 – This is for the advanced player looking to improve their bending skills

Contributors

  • Aki Kumar
  • Joe Tartaglia
  • Gary Smith
  • Mark Hummel
  • Joe Filisko

Site Links

  • About David Barrett
  • Accredited Instructors
  • Links
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
Hohner
© 2009 - 2025 David Barrett and the Harmonica Masterclass Co. for Bluesharmonica.com