General Discussion

There are a ton of great interviews already posted. Who would you like to see David entice from his burrow to sit in the hotseat next?

My choices (pretty obvious I think):

Rod Piazza
Charlie Musselwhite
Kim Wilson

David, any comments on our choices?

Going to Sedona for New Year's and beyond. Anyone know of any blues bands around that might be playing? Or, are they so "vortexed" out that they don't get the blues? Would appreciate any harp/blues related contacts. Thanks, Deanna

Teacher Dave,

Is there an extra fee associated with submitting material to you for review? I have looked in the FAQ but did not see it there.

Peyton

Hi Everybody,

I want to introduce myself to who ever's interested and to Mr. Barrett and to the designer of this site. I just subscribed about three days ago. I have to say that I am really impressed with everything here. Everything seems to work perfectly and the organization and video persentations work great.

In terms of content I just can't say enough good things about it. I love the interviews! continue reading...

David or someone: I have an interesting problem when it comes to tongue blocking. A few years back, I had a wisdom tooth extraction that went terribly wrong. As a result, the entire right side of my tongue is numb as if shot full of Novocaine. I had corrective surgery, but it only helped a little bit. The numbness is there, but it's a bit duller than it used to be. So here's my problem -- continue reading...

Hello David, great new site! I've been playing harmonica for about 8 months and have progressed well and am able to do everything tongue blocking (bends, overblows, blow-bends, octaves, slaps, etc.) BUT I am now trying to adjust my technique to cover 4 holes all the time and it seems VERY awkward. I pucker the 1 hole and tongue block 2 hole on up. When I play 2, I block the 1 hole, when I play 3 I block the 1 and 2 hole, but then I seem to transition to blocking the 2 and 3 only (or only 2 holes on the right) when I play 4 and above. continue reading...

Hello,

I'm having trouble with 3 draw bending. For the last 10 years of my casual harmonica playing, I always had trouble with and avoided hole 3, whole step bend and step and 1/2 bend. No problem with hole 3 1/2 step bend. With the lower keys, I can kind of get there but KEYS F, C and D, Filisco would shoot me.

Any helpful hints?

Harmonica Hank

I seem to be able to tongue block on the blow and get a good solid note albiet my breath seems high in the chest. But when I draw I get no sound. Am I missing something in the instructions/technique? Thanks in advance for the help! Peyton

Congratulations Dave on getting to this point. I'm really looking forward to working with you through these lessons. Merry Christmas to all participants - Have a safe and merry holiday!

Well I for one am looking forward to Christmas. I have a full 3 weeks of work to practise (if the wife will let me), and I have my fingers crossed there might even be a couple of new harps in my stocking this year !!!!

Merry Xmas everyone & a Happy Harpin New Year

Martin