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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

Submitting review material.

Posted Mon, 12/28/2009 - 10:23 by jpyou127

Teacher Dave,

Is there an extra fee associated with submitting material to you for review? I have looked in the FAQ but did not see it there.

Peyton

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Remarks about this site

Posted Sat, 12/26/2009 - 20:50 by Sam Blancato

Hi Everybody,

I want to introduce myself to who ever's interested and to Mr. Barrett and to the designer of this site. I just subscribed about three days ago. I have to say that I am really impressed with everything here. Everything seems to work perfectly and the organization and video persentations work great.

In terms of content I just can't say enough good things about it. I love the interviews! continue reading...

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ANOTHER Tongue blocking question - maybe an odd one...

Posted Thu, 12/24/2009 - 22:04 by jjudson

David or someone: I have an interesting problem when it comes to tongue blocking. A few years back, I had a wisdom tooth extraction that went terribly wrong. As a result, the entire right side of my tongue is numb as if shot full of Novocaine. I had corrective surgery, but it only helped a little bit. The numbness is there, but it's a bit duller than it used to be. So here's my problem -- continue reading...

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Question about tongue blocking! (specifically covering 4 holes)

Posted Thu, 12/24/2009 - 04:27 by MichaelAndrewLo

Hello David, great new site! I've been playing harmonica for about 8 months and have progressed well and am able to do everything tongue blocking (bends, overblows, blow-bends, octaves, slaps, etc.) BUT I am now trying to adjust my technique to cover 4 holes all the time and it seems VERY awkward. I pucker the 1 hole and tongue block 2 hole on up. When I play 2, I block the 1 hole, when I play 3 I block the 1 and 2 hole, but then I seem to transition to blocking the 2 and 3 only (or only 2 holes on the right) when I play 4 and above. continue reading...

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Tongue Blocking - 3 Draw Bends

Posted Wed, 12/23/2009 - 06:58 by Harmonica Hank

Hello,

I'm having trouble with 3 draw bending. For the last 10 years of my casual harmonica playing, I always had trouble with and avoided hole 3, whole step bend and step and 1/2 bend. No problem with hole 3 1/2 step bend. With the lower keys, I can kind of get there but KEYS F, C and D, Filisco would shoot me.

Any helpful hints?

Harmonica Hank

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Tongue Blocking draw

Posted Tue, 12/22/2009 - 14:41 by jpyou127

I seem to be able to tongue block on the blow and get a good solid note albiet my breath seems high in the chest. But when I draw I get no sound. Am I missing something in the instructions/technique? Thanks in advance for the help! Peyton

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Congratulations and Merry Christmas

Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 10:45 by hank stefaniak

Congratulations Dave on getting to this point. I'm really looking forward to working with you through these lessons. Merry Christmas to all participants - Have a safe and merry holiday!

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Merry Christmas Everyone

Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 03:21 by bukem

Well I for one am looking forward to Christmas. I have a full 3 weeks of work to practise (if the wife will let me), and I have my fingers crossed there might even be a couple of new harps in my stocking this year !!!!

Merry Xmas everyone & a Happy Harpin New Year

Martin