Ask Instructor David Barrett

I am working on Temperature, but having problems with hole 2 draw notes.  Is it OK to sub 3 blow, or do you suggest I keep working on the 2 draw??  At some points, it also seems beneficial to sub 3 blow to help with breathing.  Thanks.

Hi David,

When playing in unison with the guitar, is this just when the guitarist is soloing or can there be other areas where playing in usison occurs. The reason I ask this is because I'm revisiting the study song, I want you with me, and want to try and play unison with the guitarist.

Have a good day,

Paul

So I feel so close to being able to control my bends. I can get a half step most of the time but when I try to go to the "Ku" on draw 3 it squeaks. Even does it sometimes on the half-step bend too. I get little hints of a low note, but when it starts to squeak I back off because I'm worried I'll break or mess with the reeds. I'm also trying hard to stay relaxed because I also feel like I was sucking in too much in the past like trying to drink a thick milkshake. Will either of these cause damage and any suggestions you have for getting the low 3? What's happening when it squeaks?

Good evening David,

When ever I've been writing my instrumentals I've slotting in your pick ups/transitions because I know that they sound right. But when come to analyse what notes to use in a pick I don't really know what are the best notes to use. An example of this would be the transitions/pick ups in Half Steppin. Why did you pick them notes. Is it just years of practice or is there a scientific method behind the explanation just as it is when certain notes fit certain chords.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Paul

Deer teacher

last week I reach level 1. when I click "unlock artist" link inside email, nothing appears And im not able to find the section on website. Can you help me plz ?

thank you

Hi David,

I want to get into TB Ex 5, Blues for Paul deLay, but as yet I don't have a Low F harp. I've got the other 5 (being G, A, Bb, C, D) in the Hohner Blues Harp MS series, which I've been happy with.

But to my surprise when I went to the music store today, I learned they don't make the Blues Harp in Low F. Is that right?

Can you recommend a harmonica that can be bought in Low F? Preferrably as similar as possible to the Blues Harp. Do I need the Thunderbird if I want to stay with Hohner or are there other options?

ThanksJeremy

Hi,

In one of your videos with Ryan Walker regarding finding the key of a song, you talk about printing off a position chart. Where can I find this on the site? I can't find it anywhere.

Thanks

Daren

I just started with my c harmonica, and I can't do tongue blocking at all. Is there a way to become good with my harmonica without tongue blocking? Also how can I make my own tongue block trainer?

Could you please explain what the levels of achievement is?

Deer teacher

I review my lesson 1-2 and dont find a definition for "syncopation" "amphasize"I try to understand this words correctly for lesson 2 solo ex:1.6

thank you