Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hi Dave,

I am having a real problem getting the 3 draw on the G harmonica to sound any good - bending is almost impossible. I even bought a new one thinking there was a problem with the harp itself, but obviously the problem is with me as the new one was no better. Any advice?

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I am having a little difficulty in understanding the mechanics of the pull technique. Using the Solo harmonica Study 1 bass lines 2.1. Is the following correct. You draw the 2 hole and then momentarily block 1 and 2 holes and then take the tongue off and with and draw the 1 and 2 holes with a definite articulation with a kind of "pa" . Presumably the draw on 3 hole is followed by similar technique but drawing 1,2 and 3 holes and also with 4 draw followed by draw on holes 1,2,3 and 4. continue reading...

Hi David

I am starting my Christmas gift shopping. I would like to buy multiple copy's of School of the Blues lesson series Books .Harmonica ,Drums piano ect:

Is there any way I could get a Big Big Discount? @ $15.00 a book is alot.

Thanks

Add another Big Discount just to make sure : )

Hi David,
Today is my one year anniversary at BH.com!! Woo hoo lets have a party.

Seriously though, its been a great year and I have learned so much. I love the harp, the study and the culture.
You have put together the most comprehensive learning resource in the industry.

The players and the music I have been exposed to have really enriched my musical life.

I look forward to many years of association.

Thank You

Hi David

Could you give the adjustment setting on the A.S.D. semitones for each harmonica? I didn't know you could do that. I'm limiting my self . just playing the harp that Tab sheet has on it.

Thanks

Hi Dave,
In the blues world, it seems that playing harmonica and singing can often go hand in hand. Can you recommend any good resources for learning to sing?
-Taylor

Hi David. I have two questions:

1. How do you record the study songs? What amp(s), mics, software, etc? How do you place the mic(s)? Do you record with your Dan-Echo plugged into your amp, and/or add reverb or delay effects using software? Do you eq the harp track with the recording software? Add compression, other effects? continue reading...

Dave, I am just getting ready to get into lesson 3, with Ryan Walker. Here, you are talking about bullet mic's. I have a shure PG48 mic. I know noyhing about mic"s. WHAT KIND WOULD YOU recomend, for a player, still in the early stages of a intermediate player> Thanks Dan

hi
working while on TB Ex3 Garys Blues ,
hop my slap dip ok Before i go faster
can i send 30% slow ?

thanks
eli

Hi David

I can get a free up grade on my cell phone. There was a post awhile back that said certain cell phone don't have a CODEC or some thing like that so B.H. won't work on them . To watch vid lesson on the Cell.. I remember it said that it doesn't work on Droids.

I have Verizion LG What phone's does B.H. work on? So I don't get the wrong 1 . To $$$$$$$ for me but does B.H. work on Smart Phone's

Also when practicing M.T. 5 C Major scale G Major ect: do I slap them?

Thanks continue reading...