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Discussion with members pertaining to blues harmonica. Question to head instructor David Barrett should go to "Ask Instructor David Barrett" below

Blues Harp Sound Font .sf2

Posted Tue, 11/12/2019 - 13:38 by Razvan
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Hello,

can somebody give me a suggestion on where to down-load a decent blues harp sound font in .sf2 format?

There are probably plenty on the web, but why should I not ask for your kind advice before searching myself?

 

Thank you very much,

Razvan

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Circle of Fifth Clock

Posted Mon, 11/11/2019 - 12:51 by Dorothy
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David mentioned that someone he knows has a circle of fifths watch and that made me think... I wonder if they have circle of fifth clocks? They DO! 

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Now I just gotta have one. :)

Recognizing the key of a song

Posted Sat, 11/09/2019 - 06:56 by Razvan
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Hallo all,

actually I first tought to put this question directly to David, our lead instructor, but he is busy enough and the question is much too simple. On the other hand, he might not even be aware of how he is doing this himself as a profesional musician, because he most probably does this instinctively. Myself I feel quite lost at this task.

But now the question: how do I recognise in which key a song (blues OR NOT) is played in? Quite obvious for most pros, isn't it? continue reading...

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Sharon Barrett's progress

Posted Fri, 11/08/2019 - 08:26 by J.C403
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I was surprised to hear Sharon was jamming with you on the Halloween project. Does she intend to continue her studies? I was following her lessons. In any event I hope she continues play. Having one of the best instructors on the planet in her kitchen is a plus.

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MP3 Upload

Posted Wed, 11/06/2019 - 16:41 by Mike Tedeschi
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Man i'm just a terrible with computers lol. I want to submit my recordings for review but i have no clue how to create an MP3.. I dont know if there's a mic on this desktop, i'm at the office, or, I have an 1phone I can use, or how to upload to youtube. Not your general music question but would be greatful for any feed back..

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My parakeet is very grateful

Posted Wed, 11/06/2019 - 08:13 by Dorothy
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He just adores the jam tracks. He sings better than I can play, gets the rhythms and in key spot on! He's really good at pickup notes and has the Charleston rhythm down pat. You should hear his flutters! He also definitely has more soul. 

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Made my own tongue trainer

Posted Fri, 11/01/2019 - 07:57 by Dorothy
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Why you should have a tongue trainer, the pluses and minuses of making your own and things to consider. continue reading...

Sweet Home Chicago in Cross Harp

Posted Tue, 10/29/2019 - 14:49 by AceVentura
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Does anyone have the sheet music and tabs for Sweet Home Chicago in cross harp? I've tried to find the full song but all I've found is the full song (tabs only) in first position. It seems incongruous to me that I am having such trouble finding a blues standard in cross harp; I would think this would be common. 

Anyway, I'd really prefer it in sheet music and tabs but will take what I can get and wing it with tabs only or add tabs to sheet music if necessary. 

Thanks in advance,

Ace

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Opening lick from billy boy arnold song

Posted Tue, 10/29/2019 - 10:59 by dsaccucci
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 Can anyone help me figure out the opening riff to Billy Boy Arnolds song Rockin' it is? I just love that intro.  I have tried but my ears are not good enough yet to figure it out yet.  

Cheers

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Body size of the player

Posted Mon, 10/28/2019 - 11:19 by Arion941
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Hello,

i want to ask how important is the body/mouth size (volume) of the player for good tone?

I'm rather a slim person and i wondered, if someone with more body size has a better tone from the beginning or can everybody who tunes the mouth and everything else to the pitch, archive a good/fat tone?

 

Thanks alot & best regards

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