Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hi David,

I have been trying to upload a LOA submission, I have successfully selected the files and they appear on the page. However when pressing submit the upload attempt but then after a long period of time the page refreshes with no details of the download. This hasn't happened before so I don't know if its due to file size,
Any suggestions would be appreciated,

Thanks

Gareth

After moving on to a new study song how much time should I be spending on the previous study songs and exercises? Would a few repeats be enough?

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Howdy David,

I was wondering, any your series on tongue-blocking on the site, do you go over tongue-block bending? I ask because I'm studying "Accompaniment Playing Study 2" and the song "I Want You With Me." I want to get that 3-draw dip bend really nice and tight. Maybe you went over with since this solo is from "Temperature" in Tongue Block Study 2). Just thought I'd ask.

Thanks.
Dutch

Dave, I am trying to finish up, on LOA 4 TEST. Im not quite sure what is required of me for the improvising study 1 section of the test I have picked out my lick that I want to use for all my 5 chorus forms. (Feeling for the blues...2nd chorus fifth measure). Am I suppose to take that lick.... and play it in all the 5 chorus forms? MY QUESTION IS XXX WHERE CAN I GO TO REVIEW MY CHORUS FORMS? XXX FOR THE ACCOMPANIMENT PLAYING. continue reading...

I've blown out 3 draw 5 reeds lately. That's expensive. I've been working on third position, and also bending draw 5. Am I trying to bend it too far, blowing too hard, or both?

I haven't blown out a reed in a really long time, then recently, wham three reeds, all the same hole.

Steve

I have been a member of bluesharmonica.com for close to 2 years now. Love the things you put out. But I have to say the biggest problem I had with the website was there are so many material available I didn’t know where to start. The new LOA system is simply brilliant. Thank you for making it available. I also have a few questions regarding how to make practice time effective. Could you comment on my current practice schedule list below? I feel like I am spending too much time on long notes and scales but then again I think they REALLY help. continue reading...

Hi David,

I've been reviewing the first few levels within the LoA system. I see Bending Study 2 in Level 3, but I don't see Bending Study 1 prior to that. I assume it is in Level 1 or Level 2, but I've looked and don't see it anywhere. How is Bending Study 1 incorporated into the LoA system?

Thanks,

Greg

David do you know where to buy George Smith's version of Juicy Harmonica? I have your version and Piazza's version (both great); now I want to hear the original.

Steve

Dave what lesson teaches thee flutter