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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

Northern France trip

Posted Sun, 04/19/2015 - 13:16 by hank stefaniak

We have a two week trip (May 7 - 20) to Normandy and Brittany (with a two day stop in Brugge, Belgium). Any information or tips on any Blues shows or jams in the area would be greatly appreciated. We will have wheels. Thanks

Marine Band 1896 Questions

Posted Fri, 04/17/2015 - 19:38 by toddshively

I just received my new Marine Band 1896 Key of G Harmonica today. Prior to this I was playing on the Hohner Special 20 Key of A. I have noticed that the Marine Band is slightly smaler with several other differences. Nothing that I dislike but I have noticed that performing the 3 draw on my special 20 is much easier that on the Marine Band. Is this common or does this have to do anything with it being in the Key of G on the Marine Band? Also, on the Marine Band every once in a while when I am performing a 1234 hole blow and draw I can hear a little click. continue reading...

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Transposing a melody

Posted Mon, 04/13/2015 - 14:25 by crazymilk

Hey guys. I took out of listening the tabs for a cover a guy made for "song of ice and fire" (game of thrones) on youtube; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13IgZguZQbw The harmonica is Bb and he is playing 4th position in the key of G, correct me if i'm wrong please. anyway he has an overblow on the 5th hole which I can not yet do, so I thought perhaps I can transpose it to a different key.

my questions are;

1. what is the best way to approach it? should I give any thought to the fact that this is in 4th position? continue reading...

New Suzuki Manji Low tuned Harmonicas - anybody got em?

Posted Mon, 04/13/2015 - 01:09 by crazymilk

Hey guys,

I was wondering perhaps anybody here has the new suzuki low tuned manjis? I'm asking because I basically wanna know if I can put the special coverplate that it has on other harmonicas. the metally-rattling sound occours also on a G harp, it would be awesome if you could just switch cover plates between em to avoid that sound.

Oh, and if we are on the subject, then what do you think, Thunderbird or Manji Low tuned?Thanks in advance,

kobi

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Converting MP3 files to burn to CD

Posted Wed, 04/08/2015 - 14:04 by Hugh M3

I'm trying to put some of David's MP3 tracks on a CD so I can have them in my car but having trouble burning through iTunes on my Mac. Has anyone had success doing so?

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Positions and Harmonica Blues

Posted Wed, 04/08/2015 - 08:52 by stevewilliams

Hello all

I'm taken with a piece by Blues Birdhead called 'Harmonica Blues'.

https://youtu.be/gjepgzacmKY

It seems to be in the key of 'F'. Could it be played in first position on a diatonic? I'd like to slow it down digitally and try it out but it would be nice to know I have the right harp in my hands.

On a more general point, what are the first steps in figuring out what position a piece is best played in on what key of harp. Try it out I guess but people might have some other tips.

Thanks folks

Steve