Ask Instructor David Barrett

I am getting a bit confused. I could probably work it out but maybe I am missing something fundemental. For LOA3 the Accompaniment Playing, Study 3  section....I have followed it and understand the principles and did a chart blocking in the holes for each chord. i, iV, V to see if you can just vamp along chording to a 12 bar blues using three holes blow or draw with a bit of movement.

Am I right in thinking that you can play an actual 3 notes chord for I and iV, but that it is impossible to do a three notes chord for the V because of the F# continue reading...

As I begin recording for LOA5 a few questions come to mind. 

First, in Solo study 3 I have practiced my G harp into oblivion. Is it just fine to record using a different key of my choice?

I would like to think the same answer for scale studies in this case G major Pentantonic. 

Solo study 3 you are asking for an example from section 2 Bass lines. I see in level 6 an example from Section 1 is required. As it seems odd to do 2 before 1, I wanted to clarify. Both sections1 and 2 are a lot of fun I will add. 

John

This is a very amateur effortto replicate Imagine on my harp. AM just 1 week old into it and wanted to know what can I do besides practising regularly, to improve the quality of the sound. 

Also, What is the correct sequence in learning harmonica? LIke learn the chords, then the single notes, then bending etc. Could you help me with that? Am I starting to learn songs a bit too early?

PLease guide.

I need someone to call me, PLEASE.  I have tried several times since signing up for the free 30 day lesson....which will expire soon, but I can't get into the site.  PLEASE call me to help.

Steve Carey

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dear David

is smoking a negative point in playing harmonica? 

I am on LOA3 and getting some bends but not sure if I am 'getting there' or not so I'd like some feedback. I think I read somewhere it is ok to send you material to listen to that isn't the finished test, but can't find the info about that or how to submit it. Thanks.

In the LOAs, it appears that the Improv Study 3 in Level 7 jumps to Improv Study 7 in Level 8. So where are Improv Studies 4, 5 & 6? I'm specifically looking for Study 5 on Turnarounds. Thank you

Hi David,

As you have stated, I am learning all the licks that I like from the study songs and putting them into chorus form. The problem that I'm now having is that when I place the licks that I like into an instrumental (I am using the track from the split at the moment) the instrumental doesn't flow musically as do your songs (Although I do recognise the fact that you have been doing it for many years and I haven't). 

Am I missing something from the tutorials.

Improvisation is something that I want to excel at be it blues, rock etc.... continue reading...

Is there a lesson plan I can see with (learn these scales) I may have missed it ? I am studing your loa 2 course now.

I,am a few weeks on your site . It is great,  but now i want to send you the recordings for loa 1 and loa 2  but I "hate " to fill down all teory stuff :) It is nesesery or you thing that i should do it ?

M.