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I cant follow the lessons because i got special 20 C Harmonica and The instructor uses A so its never same sound .. what do u advice me to do ?

I cant follow the lessons because i got special 20 C Harmonica and The instructor uses A so its never same sound .. what do u advice me to do ?

Hi

This is a wonderful site to learn harmonica and I’m loving learning here. I have recently  submitted my first exam piece, scales etc...

Was wondering the average time it takes for your feedback and results!! Also do you email us feedback etc or can we find it on this site. 

Many thanks :)

Hi David,

Part of the submission requires ’One Chorus of Ex. 1.12 Recorded to Jam Track of Your Choosing’.

Does this mean I just play part of Ex 1.12, for example the last four bars? And what part of the song (if I use I Want You With Me) do I play it to? 

Thanks

Hi David, continue reading...

Hey David,

I’m probably a few years off before I get my first mic/amp - playing well with just a Harp already takes up all the free time I have! 

I am still interested to know a simple amp and mic setup that would work for me. I watched your videos on the subject but it didn’t address the sound I am going after. I don’t like distortion, reverb, overdrive and such, I just want a natural harp tone with maybe some warmth added. I also only enjoy playing with acoustic guitar and, at most, a cajon for percussion. Not into the loud, electric stuff.  continue reading...

Hi David:

i am switching from the pucker method to TB bending method. I can now bend holes 1: half step hole 2: 2 half steps and hole 3: 3 half steps. I really need help on holes 4,5,6. Can you refer me to more help on these holes. I can hear only a hint of a bend and i am trying so hard to change my tongue location to find the spot.

Any assitance would be very welcomed.

Jim

Dave any recommendations regarding purchasing a book that has a number of classic blues songs with tabs worked out to serve as a supplement to my studies/practice.

Dear teacher

For my homework assignement improvising study, I would like to know if I can change jam track and key while keeping my head and ending. I would like to correct several licks.

David,

In the Roling Stone's version of Just Your Fool there is a riff that requires 3 triplets to be played quickly in succession:  2 2 2 then 3' 3' 3' then 2 2 2.  What technique would you suggest to be able to articulate these notes while still tongue blocking?

Thanks,

Dan