Ask Instructor David Barrett

I may have dreamed this, but I thought at some point I saw a tab on the site of Key to the Highway. Is it hiding there somewhere, or should I just go back to sleep?

Hi David,

I sent a "Walk With Me" recording on 08/27 and didn´t got an answer yet, i already checked my spam folder.

Should i send it again?

Hi Dave
I have thoroughly enjoyed the chromatic studies which kind of surprises me but I'm absolutely having a blast with these studies. Any chance of having chromatic studies in a different position?
Any way my question is in Chorus 5 of So Blue For You in the 9th bar leading into the 10th you have notated
2 2 2+ (6+2+)
But when playing along with the 15% slow track I think I hear
2 1 2 2+ (6+2+) continue reading...

Hi David,

In the head of the song on the 10th bar it sounds like you're hitting the 6+ seven times, not six times as notated. I've tried to slow it down as much as possible. Am I hearing things?

-Taylor

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?

Hi
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