Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hi David, 

Finding it hard to close off my nasal cavit. I can start with it closed but can feel it opening up as soon as my playing gets underway feel like my brain is telling me your not getting enough air. Any suggestions please 

Many thanks Tony Taylor

Hi Dave,

I have been working on Level 4 for sometime.   Versus sending everything in together, can I send some of the submissions for youreview before I move on to next module?  I believe I am ready to submit Garys Blues, The Strut, Solo Harmonica Study 2 & Scales.  Before I move on to Improvising 1 and Accompaniment, I would like to have the other 5 modules checked off by you.  Thank you.

Hello, I vaguely remember that you explain somewhere how to end a phrase by removing the harmonica from the mouth with a sliding motion. For exemple, in the 1st and 2nd chorus of The Split, after the flutter.

I have tried several motions, but my result is dull. If there is indeed a lesson on it, I would gladly look a it!

I seen a similar question being asked, but can't find it and can't remember where in the forum. Apologies for a repeat question....

1) Is the shake/warble still have the tongue on the comb or does it come off while executing the technique?

2) When moving to a two hole chord is the tongue still on the comb? continue reading...

Hello Mr Barrett,

I am a member of the world renowned "RangerTv" jam band.

Two guys know what they are doing, meaning they know how to play guitar, and I am one of the guys that just wants to get in there and jam.

Purchased a few harmonica's, just to piss off my harmonica playing bandmate, because I have a different idea on harmonica jamming.

I like to play loud and proud, but want to remain respectful to the band. 

Can you successfully have 2 harps jamming at the same time???

One timid, and one ME?

Thank you sir...

Henks

Im wondering on the rifs that are in straight eights should i set 

The metronome to the 3 pitch or 4?

Sir,

i am a proffesoinal singer based in India I want to know that by playing harmonica(at stage performance level) does my voice texture will change?

Does it damage my vocal range and agility to sing for 3 hours?

Please help.

Hi David

I am working on the Level 2 study song Temperature right now and I seem to be doing quite well so far. My concern is that when I use the sheet music I can get the song almost 100% correct, but when I try it from memory I make a number of mistakes. Even if I can play Temperature fine with the the music sheets, should I delay submitting my Level 2 LOA recording until I can do it from memory? 

Thanks

Eric

I submitted my level 3 material

Last night but never got a confirmation 

Just wondering if they went through. 

Hello David,

I am following your lessons with Ryan Walker on the Strut, chorus 1. You both sound so good on this. I can't even begin to play this with tongue blocking. Are you and Ryan using a tongue blocking embouchure?