Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hello David:

I am going back to study Accompaniment Approaches number one and would like to listen to the recommended study songs below;

1) Dimples

2) House Party

3) Left Overs

4) Got my Mojo

5) Feelin' Good

Please let me know where I can find these so I can listen to Hooks, Horns, Head unison, Organ Padding, Bass Lines, Duo Playing Accompaniment examples

Thankong you in advance

Jim

Just a thread right here to say that you, David Barrett are one hell of a harmonica teacher. I don't really have any questions, you've quite literally answered all of them and more than I would have ever thought to ask.

That said, I'm sure I could think of at least 50 questions I would want to ask, but that is besides the point... I don't mind leavng things a mystery when there is SO much to work on.

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in LOA 3 you mentoin rollin romba version 1. Where can i find that?

You have thought about doing something for Spanish speakers like me who want to learn this instrument. Although it is an American instrument I like a lot as it sounds and I would like to learn with the videos that I do not understand much.

Is there a technical problem with holding Harper in right hand? Carpal tunnel in left hand.

Hi David:

I'm busy working away on intermediate stuff now, but some holes don't sound. Is this a reed offsetting issue? Perhaps I can find experienced local harp guy to hep me adjust the reed offsets.?

Typically it's just one or two notes; different ones though on fifferent key harps...

Thx much, John C

Hi DAVID. 

I am having trouble in the improve section coming up with fills. 

is there a place in the lessons that can help me to come up with fills.

my brain is not able to direct my harmonica on where to go or the notes that I need to play.

I have the chorus forms down and just can’t seem to burp out the folks for the AAA WITH FILLS or the AAB WITH FILLs.

So a library of fill kicks or posible fill licks would be helpful I think

i researched the future improves and found 541 and titnaround and ending possible licks  continue reading...

Hi David:

i am on level 4 and doing improv study one. 

to create licks for the 4 chords, can one focus on the movement scales lesson and use the notes in the D blues scale to make it easier by using these notes. I think my concept is correct. Can you confirm?

thanking you in advance

At the end of example 1.7 there are three one draws as a turnaround. They seem to be faster than the metronome beats. Is this correct or am I missing something?

Hello.

I just joined bluesharmonica.com last Monday and I am sure I went too fast by joining.

I have no experience on the music world and I just "bought" one Harmonica, Blues type. I noticed that there is sooooo much to learn before and I was wondering if you could help me with some information on the website for beginning harmonica players, practicing or something else to do before going on an advanced level on blues Harmonica. I guess I should start for some basic studies to learn how to play Harmonica, as I noticed this is being too complicated for me. continue reading...