Ask Instructor David Barrett

Dave,
I dont know if you have seen the TV show....Axe Men....on Sundays. Anyway, the show is about loggers and one segment of the show is devoted to some guys from Louisiana...Cajun country...real backwoods types.
Lots these characters adventures are so crazy its hard to believe they survive them. continue reading...

Hi David,

Out of curiosity, how long should a Chromatic last?

Taylor

Hi David,

What model of chromatic do you play/suggest?

Thank you,
Taylor

hi David,
Do you think it is better to use the same model of harp across keys? i use quite a mixed bag and i sometimes wonder if it would be better to use a single type. but then, i think maybe its good to adapt. sorry if this seems a frivolous question, just occurs to me sometimes when i see a bargain-priced harp of whatever ype...i wonder if i would be better to choose a type and stay with it
thanks, Dave

David, my question is actually in the double tonguing post below - had a senior moment. If you could reference it there I will check for a response there.

Hi David,

Over the last year I have been consciously trying to play everything in the tongue block method on your recommendation.

I have come to a piece of music that requires double tonguing. You mentioned in your Articulation forum that double tonguing is the main reason for puckering. Do you recommend that I practice this puckered or is there a way of double tonguing whilst tongue blocking. Make sense?

Thanks,

Dave I have just finished Solo Harmonica 1 and 2. I feel comfortable, that I understand these lessons. I can play along with you pretty well. I have taken a look at Solo #3. At this point, these lessons are beyond my ability. You said these lessons are for the advanced players, I'm not there yet. You also said I could go to repertoire 2.5..... Where can I find these in my lessons? Maybe I just cant see them, and they are right in front oif me.. Thanks in advance for any help.. Dan

I'm having trouble getting through that series of pulls in the IV Ex 1.8 without running out of breath. Instead of pulling, I'm "pushing." Am I doing this correctly?

I cannot remember if the annual subscription is automatic or if I have do something and I thought I'd ask instead of waiting for a notice. ?????

Unless I'm missing something really obvious, I'm having trouble finding backing tracks for Piedmont and Country blues genre. I'm really enjoying listening to many of the song tracks I have and play along but thought it would be cool to work with a backing track to create something. Any place to point me at??