General Discussion

Hello David;

I am a beginner harmonica player. I have looked at tongue blocking on your website and undertand what to practice. On the movement patterns i have watched the videos and also understand what to practice. My question is: What technique do we use to play a single note on the harmonica? Is it simply a pucker?I have been playing guitar and reading music for more than 10 years. My other question is in the A major scale there are 3 sharps- C, F, G the videos that I have watched do not say anyting about that.ThanksStan

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Any New Year's Resolutions any of you care to share? Music/blues/jazz/harmonica-related only. No talk about going to the gym more often, losing 10 pounds, or being more polite to your teenage child's boyfriend or girlfriend.

For me: Work on playing fewer notes, and making those I do play count for more. continue reading...

Im confused just received a chromatic for xmas and I notice the old hohner I have key of c all the holes are open on the top and the bottom is closed and switch when you push the button ?? My new chromatic is made by east top and every other hole is oposite of each other hole 1 top is open hole 2 bottom is open and on and on , it is a 12 hole . I started lessons today and noticed the difference in daves chromatic and mine ?? Is that a problem and why are they different ?? thanks

Hi, I cant find songs or examples to practice on the web page? Where do I find them?

Thanks in advance,

Franco

Hello,

I will soon get a computer with Linux on It and It seems that The Amazing Slowdowner works only on Windows.

So my question is : Would you know if there is an alternative to this program on Linux ?

Thank you

I recently came across a rather interesting and extensive online database of cover versions of songs. I was searching for a backing track to a song I'm working on (Ain't No Need to Go No Further) and this popped up in the search. Many/most of the cover versions have links to performances on various sources (YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, etc.) and some data on release dates etc.

https://secondhandsongs.com/

I recently read an ad for a harmonica model produced by a company based in a country in which English is clearly not the first language. There were some technical translation issues that in context were fairly easy to figure out. And then there was this gem: "Unlike other instruments, harmonica is small, light, and simple to carry. If you carry it with you in your bag, you can see your own small harmonica concert hall anytime, anywhere." continue reading...

Master Barrett is right, This song has alot of Technique!

Hello all,

I jam a bunch on the no harp version of Muddy Waters Country Boy. The no harp version from the Folk Singer album that is. It's actually a great track to work those accompaniment licks. I work that one out of E.

My question is about the version with LW on harp. One of the first amplified tracks he recorded with Muddy I believe. Chess 1951ish? Maybe it's the old record, my ears, or the LW mojo but I can't grasp the key. Thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

SJ

Hello harmonica addicts :)

I am looking for an accoustic backing track that can be used for Big Walter's trouble in mind.

Would anyone be in a possetion of such and wling to share it?

Cheers and thanks!

Angel