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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

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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

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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.

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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/

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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...

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Unusual question, but serious

Posted Mon, 02/16/2015 - 01:14 by msudvm97
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I was listening to a recording of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee playing

'Midnight Special'.........2 questions...

1. What is the ' Midnight special ' ?..is it a train ?

2. Why does he want it to 'shine its ever loving light on me' ?

( I know this is a popular song, but for some reason as I was enjoying

their version of it and these questions came to mind)

        Thank you for your time continue reading...

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Bluesharmonica.com Rocks!

Posted Fri, 02/13/2015 - 12:23 by Ruby2
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Hi all

I'd just like to thanks David Barrett for this amazing website. 

I have tried to learn blues harmonica in the past (about 15 years ago) before we had the internet/youtube and Skype and had to use the odd tuition book and cd Combination. 

I played/learned for about three or four years building a nice collection of Lee Oskar and Steve Weston/Brendan Power customised Marine Bands/cx10s continue reading...

Expensive!

Posted Fri, 02/13/2015 - 11:16 by Francis
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Who ever said harmonica was a cheap hobby? Harmonicas are getting a bit pricey, if you noticed. Seems like I blow out a reed about every 2 or 3 months on my favorite harps and have it repaired ($20 a shot) or buy a new one. Any penny pinchers out there who can give me advice? 

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topic

Posted Thu, 02/12/2015 - 20:26 by wahoo
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I have a question ?? How come you post a topic and everybody is reluctant to respond ??? I was hoping this would be a site where we could discuss and gather tons of info and just talk harmonica ??? Maybe we are all bashful . I am not trying to tick folks off just trying to get folks to talk

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