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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

buying harmonicas

Posted Sun, 04/05/2015 - 14:25 by wahoo
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can we buy harmonicas thru bluesharmonica.com ?? Where do you suggest we buy them from? 

Beginning Bender

Posted Sat, 04/04/2015 - 14:22 by jrswinney
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Hello fellow harpers..

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my new harmonica blog - www.fotzhobl.com

Posted Thu, 04/02/2015 - 08:40 by Deim
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Hi,

I just started a harmonica blog with the topics: transcriptions, sheets, licks, and so on.....

Just have a short look on my website: www.fotzhobl.com

Christian; Austria

temperature

Posted Wed, 04/01/2015 - 20:52 by wahoo
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where- what lesson is this song in??? I hear them refer to this song but can't seem to find it ?

Sonny Boy Williamson II Tabs

Posted Thu, 03/26/2015 - 19:19 by eclambert1
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I'm looking for tab for the SBW2 song "Keep It To Yourself" Any help would be very appreciated. Thank you! 

The Amazing Slowdowner

Posted Tue, 03/24/2015 - 08:21 by danikay
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Can anyone tell me if there is an amazing slowdowner for pc/windows that's free? If not, does anyone know of a similar program that doesnt cost money?

 

thanks!

Dani

Dealing With Excess Saliva

Posted Sun, 03/15/2015 - 00:24 by harpsquealer
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Hey all, 

When I play a lot of excess saliva builds up in the harmonica, so much so that I have to tap the saliva out. Have any of you encountered this problem and how have you dealt with it?

Thanks,

harpsquealer

New Marine Band

Posted Thu, 03/12/2015 - 14:05 by Francis
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I purchased a new MB and it sounds great. This is my first MB. Prior to this I played SP20's almost exclusively. I have found that the MB comb is slightly abrasive on my tongue. Will my tongue just get used to the new feel? Thanks.

Mel Bay Serious Intentions Transcription Book

Posted Mon, 03/09/2015 - 06:57 by New Player
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Hi guys-

 

Just want to let you know what I have been looking for a copy of this wonderful book for the longest. Just came across a website this morning who has the book in stock. Not sure how reliable they are but I ordered a copy anyway. I thought some of you might be interested, too. Here is the link:

 

http://www.stantons.com/sheet-music/title/serious-intentions/95763/

Transferring from pucker bending to tongue blocking bending

Posted Fri, 03/06/2015 - 12:52 by Ruby2
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Hi All

I'm a returning harmonica player after about a 15 year break. 

I used to play with a Pucker (unless playing a Octave etc) 

I'm having trouble bending wi the tongue block. I find that I can pucker bemd still with just a few weeks of practice after the long layoff,however I am finding to get the bend to initiate with the tongue on the harmonica is proving more troublesome. 

I have managed to bend the draw on the second hole on the A harp but just can't seem to get my tongue/mouth/jaw into the same position.  continue reading...