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Cover Version Database

Posted Sat, 12/10/2022 - 04:46 by Big Dude
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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/

Not lost in translation

Posted Sun, 11/27/2022 - 19:06 by UkuleleRob65
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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...

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Gary'sBlues

Posted Thu, 11/10/2022 - 12:52 by allanb116@gmail.com
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Master Barrett is right, This song has alot of Technique!

 

Country Boy key?

Posted Mon, 11/07/2022 - 16:20 by Stalwart
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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

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Looking for Walter's Trouble in Mind Backing track

Posted Sun, 10/30/2022 - 15:01 by Angel Georgiev
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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

longer practice sssions.

Posted Tue, 10/25/2022 - 12:41 by Monty Wheeler
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Im going back through the lessons on practice that I recently discovered on my main page under new lessons.   great stuff.  especially the play less listen more concept.  that practice just in itself has helped speed accurate learning along.

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How to approach accompaniment for Freddie King's Big Legged Woman?

Posted Wed, 10/19/2022 - 11:43 by bartjansen
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My bandmates (2 guitar players, a base player, a dummer) recently proposed adding 'Big Legged Woman' by Freddie King to our setlist. The original does not have a harmonica part and I'm at a loss on how to approach the accompaniment on this song. The groove seems rather different than the examples in the accompaniment playing and tongue blocking lessons that I went through on the site. Does anyone have suggestions on what would be a reasonable harp line to play under this song? continue reading...

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Youtube to MP3

Posted Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:59 by doctom
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Hey guys,

I used a Youtube to MP3 converter from a link on this site a while back.

I don't remember where the link was and have been clicking around looking for it.

Most of the ones I have found online are spooky with popups and viruses so I want to find one that's safe and reliable.

Link anyone?

Thanks!!!

Tom

 

 

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Trying to update Credit Cardit

Posted Mon, 10/10/2022 - 13:33 by kurtmari99
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I have  new credit card with new expiration date.  I have received two email warnings from you regarding need to update credit card info.  I have not been able to successfully do so through your website?  Can someone call or email me and I can provide CC info over the phone

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music files on new android phone

Posted Fri, 10/07/2022 - 13:49 by mtnhank
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Hello,

I recently switched from iPhone to Galaxy z flip 3. I can play mp3 files directly from a usb drive, one at a time manually. I can't figure out how to play several files automatically. I would also like to add files directly to the phone's internal storage; nothing I have tried has worked so far. Any help will be appreciated. continue reading...

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