Ask Instructor David Barrett

How do I get a full listing of the pdf file listing of all the lessons notes from the menu?

Your assistance is appreciated.

I can only get individual lesson from the individual level. Is there a master listing?

Thank you

Hey Guys,

I'm playing with a loud band and am having trouble getting the volume I need.  I'm playing thruogh a Bassman but I also have a VHT SP 6.  Do you recommend trying 2 amps and if so what's the best way to go about it.  I had a line-out put in the VHT so that might be helpful but I'm not the least bit savy with electronics so I would really appreciate some advice.

Thanks!

Tom

David,

I'm on Levels of Achievement 1. I have been a guitarist for 20 yrs but harmonica is brand new to me. I have been working on my single notes using tongue blocking. Sometimes I get a strong hole 4 note but when I draw on that same hole I get nothing but air. No note. What might I be doing wrong?

Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see any examples of chromatic tuners to buy. The prices are all over the map. What do you think of the 

Korg CA-40 Large Display Auto Chromatic Tuner

(which doesn't cost a fotune?) Is that good enough? Or, do you have any other suggestions of omething that doesn't cost $79.00?

Hi David,

At the moment I am going through all the study songs and picking out my favourite licks so that I can improvise with the chorus forms (Reason being I dont think Ive given this much time previously so am trying to catch up).At the moment I'm picking out quite a few licks from each song and getting quite an assortment. However the problem lies in that there are quite a few to memorise.

So my question is, how many licks would you recommend from each song, and then is it a case of building on those licks as you become more advanced. continue reading...

Hi David,

In the opening chorus of this song, your transcription shows that you use blow pulls on either side of the 3" in bars 1-4 and 7-8. This is not the usual practice and is awkward to play.  Do you find that it's worth it to use the blow pulls, instead of the more natural draw pulls, in this particular song?

Dave,

Several years ago...Mark had this submission...its a good one for solo...where can i find it on the website?

I have the tab on printed but i remember him .. going thru it as a lesson..

many thanks.

steve

Hi,

i just started using the site. i have already bought a harmonica in key C.  i hope to order additional harmonicas in other keys. untill then:

a. is it ok to start learning and practicing the LOA program with my C even though it is meant to be played with A.

b. where on the site are there lessons or techniuqe for the C (i believe you mentioned something of the sort in one of the videos)

thanks

Hi David,

Where do the artist studies appear after completing a LOA?

-Andrew 

Good evening David,

For the LOA 5 test playing one chorus per hole on the 9 hole we have an F# and the only way to get there is a half step blow bend. is this one optional like the 10'+B? Im thinking you want it cause its written in. 

Thanks,

Mark