Ask Instructor David Barrett

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

Hey David, 

I'm really enjoying this 30 day free trial. I started three days ago and still seem to have trouble playing single notes. Any tips? 

Thanks!

Matthew Davies

In Blues for Paul deLay, 3rd Chorus, there is 8 hole draw-bend, is this correct?  I thought bends on the high-end are blows.  I'm having difficutly with this, and get an extreme high-pitch when I try.  

Hi, I'm trying to accompianment Eric Claptons

It Hurts Me Too, live version.

Can you recommend a good pattern for

acomp or point to some lesson for doing that?

Thanks Ga

Hi David, continue reading...

Hi David, i am an absolute beginner and only have the Hohner pro harp ms in f. Will i still be able to make use of these lessons