Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hello,

  I was wondering why the two input jacks on my Kalamazoo 2 sound different.  Jack 1 gets a lot louder and more sensitive and jack 2 can be turned all the way up and not sound nearly as loud?  what would be the difference? 

Thank you.  

Any chance you can let us know about some of the equipment you all used when recording It Takes Three?  It may be in the liner notes, but I bought the digital version.

-Taylor

Hi David,

I ran across a listing tonight for a harmonica workshop that really interested me And I wanted to see if you had any additional information. continue reading...

I love the lessons - I love the interviews . While watching the Hummel interview I was looking around the room and wondererd and also asked in the past do you sell ??? It looks like you have harps and cds ??? Would it be possible to do a virtual (spelling ) tour of the school ??

I'm kind of working on harmonica at two levels.  I just discovered your site and am working my way through Walk With Me, the beginning accompaniment and beginning solo exercises.  But before I started here, I had been learning by ear, trying to teach myself licks to play the blues.  I know about choosing a harmonica that is a 4th above (or 5th below) the key of the song, but for Rock me Mama, which is in the key of A, I'm pretty sure the harmonica is also in the key of A.  Are you familiar with the song?  Can you confirm or set me straight?  Thanks so much!

David:

What do the LOA pins look like? I saw you sort of hold one up in a video but was interested in what they really look like? Or is the answer wait until you get one? :). I didn't see anything when I searched the word LOA pins in the forum.

Hi David,

I am right now going through Tongue blocking study 1, trying to practice song "Walk with me", but I have only a C harmonica and the backing track is for an A harmonica. 

I wonder whether you have a separate track for C harmonicas, or whether you have any other suggestions.

Thank you in advance. 

Hi Dave,

l would like to start incorporating some of the high end blow bends in my scale / harp ninja practice. 

Ive had some level of success but the 10' is elusive. could you point me to the best resources on BH.com for any tips?

Best,

Andrew

Hi David, continue reading...

Hi David,

I am completely stuck. I've studied your videos over and over and just cant grasp the idea of sequencing.

Ive been trying to sequence the following lick :

4' 4 4+3'2 2''2 3 2

Please can you go through the steps to get to the IV chord.

Have a great day

Regards,

Paul