General Discussion

Hi,

I've come to this school because I wanted to add tongue blocking to my previous pucker embouchure and, who knows, maybe become exclusively a tongue blocker.

I'm hoping this is the right place to ask, is it normal to suffer reeds blocking (probably with moisture) whilst playing TB, something I never had puckered? Specifically I'm having this problem with 5 hole draw.

Thanks,

Graham

While I won't be able to do this coming October's myself, check out https://menucha.org/programs/harmonica-northwest . Hosted by great folks including none other than Joe Filisko! continue reading...

Interested in folks' thoughts about this "Performance Tip" idea that may be pretty far off of David's radar, but:

Who have you seen on the bandstand that you thought did a really good job of guiding the band? Does R.J. Mischo come to mind? I.e., someone who doesn't rehearse with a regular band, and might be on stage with musicians of varying skill and knowledge of the leader's repertoire? Or how about at your local blues jam, where the host may regularly assemble groups at random? continue reading...

Hey y'all,

I'd like to start a discussion about the role that CPAP, booze, caffeine, and weed affect our performance as harp players. Here's why.

In April I began CPAP therapy after being diagnosed with mild apnea. It took a little while getting used to, but I love it now--better sleep, feeling more rested in the morning, and my practice sessions are going better. continue reading...

Hello. I am new to the world of Harmonicas. I have just started the lesson and it says I will need A Harmonica. Everything I have heard until now is to get the C because it is best for beginners. So, I bought a C. Does this really matter? Am I over thinking?

Thank you for your help.

HI All, I a new to bluesharmonic.com and new to the forum. I have been playing for about 2 years but am finally getting systematic in my learning. I have been enjoying the lessons and have learned a lot already. Recently I have playing at some open jams and as a result got invited to audtion for a blues/blues rock band as a vocalist and harmonica player. I have been asked to prepare three songs and I would love some suggestions from you all. continue reading...

Just trying to figure out when I try to listen to the shared pieces posted to listen will not play. I'm on a iPhone 12 and every time I press the play icon button it doesn't play... almost feels like I'm just pressing a picture not an actual icon.

Hi all, first post here from a new harmonica player!  I'm loving it so far and very slowly working through things.  I'm not sure if I missed it in the fundamentals lesson but I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.  For some reason draw 2 is pretty difficult for me (blow 2 is somewhat as well).  I'm not sure if I'm not doing something right with my mouth or tongue.  Any thoughts on how to get that note sounding not like just air whooshing?  

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but as I said, I'm just starting out!

Hi ,

finding it difficult to get a smooth tremolo. Is it best to practice using triplets or 16th notes ? 

Thanks Toto 65 

I downloaded the Audacity Software for recording the study songs.  When I go to import one of the study song MP3s it will not recognize it.  It will recognize all other MP3s, just not the ones from Blues Harmonica.  Does anyone have any experience on how to get the study songs to import?