Ask Instructor David Barrett

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?

Hello David.  I may be in need of updating my OS for the MacBook Pro (currently using OS High Sierra 10.13.6).  I heard that Harp Ninja maynot be compatible with the latest version.  Can you recommend a comparable program compatible with the Mac?  I use Harp Ninja nearly every time I practice and would truly miss it.  Thanks

Hello David,

I found a Daily Exercises A and B on the Sharon Barrett page; good exercises. Is there an audio file that was made to accompany these exercises?

Hank

Hi David, hope you are doing well! continue reading...

Mr. Barrett,

I am new to this instrument, and any other for that matter. I don't know anything about the instrument. Your lessons are extremely detailed and with that very complicated. I see multiple start points, many new words and visuals that really dont show me what to do. I am excited to play but I don't know anything about starting. It was recommended that I get a Horner special 20, "c" harmonica to staert learning on. Your lessons require a "a" harmonica. Whats the difference, if any? 

Please advise in simple language as best as possible.  continue reading...

Hi David, I purchased a Low F Thunderbird without realising the series was already 'low'. I in tended to use it with Skeet a Little Taste. Do you think I could still use it ok or is the low draw reeds going to frustrate me? I can 'over' bend the 2 draw on a G harp further than required. How can I use  Ninja to see how far I'm bending the TBird Low F?

Thanks John Mac