Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hello instructor.

I've purchased a C harmonica and received a free month trial. But I could'nt use it and still had to pay. I sent you emails and also openned a discussion in paypal. Could you please help?

Thank You.

Hi David, 

Just checking in that you have three blues scales C, G and D.  Does that suggest blues scales used for 1st, 2nd and 3d position solos etc?  If so Im going to stop sweating out the D Blues scale and focus on C and G.  

The piano player Im working with is asking me to learn other blues scales in other keys.  Seems like if I were playing in the key of Eb second positon Id still be playing the same Blues Scale using a Bb harp.

Could you also then clarify on the use of the Pentatonic scales for licks and improv.

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Hey David, 

Quick question:

Where is the link to see the theory of the harmonica and blues as stipulated in the course "fundamentals of harmonica"?

Also I have bought a C key harmonica but it seems all this courses are for A key harmonica. Given the fact that you mentioned that you can play any harmonica once you learn how to play one harmonica, I am guessing nothing will change if I take the courses with my C harmonica?

Hello david . I was given an Irig by my brother and have a little go .i was wondering if you had any experience with it and if you had any tips

Thank you again 

David Hi

The “Buffet line”, what a great jaunty piece and great fun to play. Chorus 4 I see the whole first 4 bars as the lead/build up to the IV is just great.  I may be technically wrong but thats how I like to view it and play it.

Question:

Should one wish to end the song at chorus 5 and bring the head in at that point would one change the turn-around in the 12 th. bar and replace it with the lead in 3+ 3+ 3  4, to the head.

Hello David,  Back in lesson #1 (Fundamentals), you refered to Tascam DR-40 to record.  Compared to using Garge Band with ear buds and MacBookPro standard recording, will Tascam recording be of a greater quality than recording on Garage band?  Also, once song is recorded, do you export to Garage Band to add Vocal Choir sound effects?  My only experience in recording is with Garage band and MacBookPro.  Thanks. 

Hallo David,

After a few years with Seydel I would like to try Hohner again. I bought a few marine band for that. They have the slots on the side. Do you have to cup or hold them differently when playing with the Mic? Or does that not matter at all?

best regards

Thomas

Hi Dave - wondering if there is any easy way to search the forum?

Tried "advanced google" with some luck but not great 

trying to find out more about Gary's minor mambo

thx 

Hi,

My problem is possibly unfixable! I had Bells Palsy some years ago which leaves me with little muscle control of the left side of my mouth.

Obviously whilst attempting tongue blocks air is escaping into the harp on the left when I move up. Whilst I appreciate and hope that this is a problem most beginners have, are there any solutions or excersises you know of to improve muscle tone?

If not I guess the harp isn’t for me.

Hoping you may have an answer.

All the best.

Ian.