Ask Instructor David Barrett

I seem to have lost the Jerry Portnoy MP3 that was unlocked for me upon completion of Level 1. Is there still a link available to me for it? If so, where?

So I've been working on the study song #1 for about a month now.  Things are going pretty good, however, when I hit my 1 draw I'm getting kind of this metal on metal clanking sound.  Is this an indicator that the reed is bad or going bad?  I'm aware enough of the troubles on 1, 2, 3 draws to know that most of the time 'its not the harmonica' but this seems different.

Hi David,

Thank you all of the information and adbice you have compiled n this site. It is really appreciated by novice musicians continue reading...

Hi David,

I have an amp coming my way and it has a DI input. Not something I was looking for specially but it's there. 

Anyway I don't recall this mentioned in the many videos on amps. Could you share any thoughts on this and the potential use of this feature?

Andrew

I'm a beginner having trouble with tongue blocking. My question is, can i tongue block on the lower or higher notes? Like the 2 draw/blow?

Deer Teacher

lesson1 Ex 3.5 Major scale.  I apply (step,step,half,step,step,step,half). IM not sure but I understand Ab replace Gsharp because double sharp its not good. You says we have 12 scales. On the chart Csharp is a scale, right? But I can replace Cshap scale by Dflat. Its working when I apply (step,step,half,step,step,step,half). Wich one is the right scale and whats happening with the signature?

Hello David,  continue reading...

Where do I find the initial instructions for the C chord harmonica?

Hi, a harp player from Sweden here! My cheeks are moving when I´m playing the harp. It looks like when Little Walter is playing. Is it bad to move your cheeks when blowing the harp? Your cheeks (David Barrett) are completely still, Why?

I'm enjoying your tips on the songs in the "School of the Blues House Band Standards List". Is the whole list published, or are you waiting until you've done tips on all of them?