General Discussion

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)

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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...

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? 

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

hello, 

I'm new here, I just wanted to start a lesson, but have actually only my new C-harmonica...are there exercices for beginners for the C-harmonica?

Thanks

Seifeblasen3

I am new and I was doing lesson1 and having fun. I cked back and saw David mentioned that we should study tounge blocking and a bending lesson at the same time?? My question is where do I find a bending lesson that I can start working on ??

When first working on the study songs I struggled to confirm my rhythm and timing were correct. Then I discovered a method to check. I record my playing on my iPad with the jam track playing on my desktop computer. Then I would go back and listen to my recording on the iPad. However if I also played David's recording on the desktop while playing my recording on the iPad, syncing up the two I could listen for discrepancies. This would tell me the areas I needed to work on. It also verified my accuracy before submitting it. continue reading...

Hello all,

I thought I would have ago at a couple of the classics namely Walter's Boogie and Sad Hours.

I have David's tab from the news letter for Walter's Boogie, but am still looking for a tab for Sad hours.

Any suggestions or pointers greatfully recieved.

Thanks

Alex

Hi All

I've just subscribed to the LOA program today.

I have played the harmonica about 10 years or so ago for a few years, but hit a wall due to not having the Internet/SKYPE/YouTube's To work from. 

So ten years later and five years playing Jazz Tenor Banjo and I'm having another go at the Blues Harp. 

Anyway better get started with my practice ;-) 

thanks 

Richard 

I am from the New Hampshire seacoast and was wondering if their is anyone in my area that would be available for supplemental lessons.  I learn best person to person and I'm looking for tips on how I can improve what I am doing or If I'm actually doing something wrong.  Not looking for skyping. 

Thanks guys