Ask Instructor David Barrett

I was given an Enthusiast Hot Metal-D harmonica as a present. I have used the code to access the free online lessons but the instructions keep saying I should have a C or G, etc but never a D. Are there any lessons for  the Hot Metal D.

Thanks

John

I was given an Enthusiast Hot Metal-D harmonica as a present. I have used the code to access the free online lessons but the instructions keep saying I should have a C or G, etc but never a D. Are there any lessons for  the Hot Metal D.

Thanks

John

I have two questions:

Concerning practice, Ive been working examples and often get them to what I would call an 85% level.  Then I plateau.  Do you recommend we work the exercises until they are played perfectly or do you suggest we get to a very good level and then cycle back periodically? continue reading...

Hi David,

In Lesson 9 on transformations you mention that if you have a lick such as 3 4 4 5+ 4 you can lower the the scale degree by one giving 2 3 3 4+ 3. Would this be placed in bars 3 and 4 and would that constitute a fill. If you then sequenced the 2 3 3 4+ 3 to the IV chord would you then bring back the 3 4 4 5+ 4 lick to bars 5 and 6.

Lastly, are there any more examples of this kind of transformation on the site.

Many thanks,

Paul

Hi, David:

An amp question for you. I already have a big stage amp (Bassman) but am looking for a smaller amp for smaller venues, recording, practice.

What do you think about "acoustic amps", like the Marshall Acoustic or the Fishman Loudbox? Acoustic amps produce a cleaner sound, which would be good for playing different sorts of gigs (not just the Chicago style blues). continue reading...

Hi Mister Barrett

For my recording LOA3 accompaniment study 3 

• (Ex. 2.3 Recorded to Jam Track of Your Choosing)

 I have to create and record a 12 bars for each holes 1 to 6  ?

if yes ! Do you want 1 or 6 mp3 files ?

can I use bend- dip - slap Etc... ?

thank you

Greetings Master,

In LOA 2, in solo harmonica study 1.5, how do bar 5 and 6 relate to IV (C) ? They look a lot like I (G) to me.

Can you either explain or point to somewhere where it is already explained ?

Thanks a lot,

Bod@wonderingaboutmusictheory.org

Dear teacher 

Im a little confuse about "blues break". It is only when short liks finish at first down beat of next bar?

Im not sure if I understand.

thank You

Dave I continue to enjoy the journey, I love this web-site. I wish I started years ago. I recently bought my son an electric guitar that comes with a CD to start some introductory teaching. Do you have any recommendations for on-line trainig for the guitar that would be similar to your web-site?

Dear teacher

I would like to buy HarpNinja for my lesson 3.

Do you know if the Iphone app is a good choice or pc/mac version is much better?

thank you