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Hi David

I have been watching your recording software video 1.

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hi david,

is the "new" x2 also ok and the same quality or is it better to get a used xd?

greetings 

kai

Hi David,

In the 5th chorus, 3rd bar, there is a requirement for an octave split. Would I be correct in saying that this is achieved using a side flutter going between the 65 and 34.

Many Thanks,

Paul

Would that work to practice bending with?  For example, if I'm trying to bend 3 draw on a C harp down a whole step, will it recognize and display that it's hearing an A?

If that model wouldn't be good for that, can you recommend one that would work?

I know about harpninja and various apps, but a dedicated tuner of that type would meet my needs better for some circumstances.

Hey David,

I hope this belongs here, I wondered if you got some tips regarding transposition or finding the "right" harmonica key for certain harmonics/melodies that you like and wanna play on the harp. for example I listened to peter gunn theme yesterday and trascribed what I think are the correct pitches. now I understand that If I wanna play in key I gotta play the same pitches, so my question for you is how do you go about both;

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hello sir , i cant get the two draw bend easily and lots of air goes out .sometimes i can get up to "Gb" . i am using a C harmonica and my 3draws bends are sounding fine.please help

I was ready to purchase harpninja for diatonic harmonica.  $19.99. then I saw a harpninja bundle $35.00. I'm not sure what the bundle is. Please explain and advise.  

Thanks

Bing

Hi Dave,

befor I signed in to learn online with you I studied with your really great book "Rock Harmonica". At this time TB was not familiar to me...(nearly 3 years ago I guess)... and I was practicing too heavy stuff. I love Butter Strut and Whammer Jammer - so: Can I find guided lessons to these songs on the website? 

Greetings

kai

David,

You say to use the KA articulation when starting the lessons on hole 1. is the KA to be used on all notes?

Also, should i slap the 2 hole notes both draw and blow? using the 12 hole chromatic the blow sounds ok but the draw is kind of week sounding when slapped. This could be the harps reed set up though.

Thanks,

Mark