General Discussion

As David posted in his "What's New!" section of this Forum: "If you're looking for some great blues history, there's no better tour guide than Billy Boy Arnold. Here's his new book, coauthored by Kim Field https://www.kimfield.com/the-blues-dream-of-billy-boy-arnold "

I pre-ordered it, and just finished my copy. Wow! An amazing amount of history as told by an amazing man. continue reading...

So great site and forum. 

However I am stymied about how to import mp3 files

into the ASD app on my phone. 

I am using an  iPhone 11 with 14.8 software.

I use the ASD app on a regular basis, importing songs from Apple Music Library and Spotify  

Question is, How do I import an MP3 so that I can slow it down?

All the very best, 

Larry

PS I do not use a computer, just a phone. So far, it ha

Run - don't walk - to your nearest independant bookstore or public library, and pick up a copy of Bobby Rush's autobiography, I Ain't Studdin' Ya' (Hachette Books, 2021). You'll be glad you did!

I everybody quick question ?? Can people turn me onto some new music ?? Hopefully some blues but anything will do . Thanks

Hello all,

I made some flash cards on the Quizlet app to help memorize important information about 2nd position.

If you want, you can access the flash card set by clicking on the link below:

https://quizlet.com/co/643008196/blues-harmonica-music-theory-for-2nd-position-flash-cards/?i=21ztw9&x=1jqY

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Hi everyone, I used my coupon now. I have only C harmonica. I wonder may I use lessons in this website with only c harmonica.

Hi all. I have a tip I'm using right now to learn a song in a different key than one used on the video recording by David.

This free Chrome browser extension allows you to change the pitch and speed of video/audio and loop within a video, and it (currently) works with the videos on bluesharmonica.com. Think of it as what the Amazing Slowdowner does, but in a browser. continue reading...

I'm curious about any others' thoughts about Tony Eyer's "major cross" tuning (currently manufactured by Seydel). In addition to blues, I enjoy Celtic tunes. In part because they're a nice contrast to blues when playing solo harp for folks, and, I guess, in part due to my Irish heritage. continue reading...

For a really interesting dialog about going back to the beginning when returning to harmonica, or any instrument, check out the dialog between David and Peter A in the "Ask Instructor David Barrett" forum thread, https://www.bluesharmonica.com/starting_beginning

This is a concept not only for music, but for any endeavor. E.g., back in my more competitive running days, after any layoff due to injury or other cause I never just "picked up where I left off," but always backed up to slower, shorter runs, to effectively get back up to peak level. continue reading...

Firstly, let me say, this website is incredible and has helped me in many ways. Its giving me so much enjoyment and learning.

Being a retired, 70-year old I have set myself a challenge to learn of learning new things every 3 months to maintain my mental health.

My next endeavor is to continue with my harp development but also to learn the Ukulele. So now to my question: continue reading...