Ask Instructor David Barrett

I start off practicing by trying different techniques on harmonicas I don't play a lot (or at all so far). The 2" and 3"' are challenging. Are there songs played on the Low F that would motivate me to try? Besides just for the challenge?

Hi David,

I'm a long way from studying first position but I've noticed on your harmonicamasterclass site it lists La Cucaracha in 2nd position. Other places I have seen that it was in 1st position. Are there two differrnt versions in different posituons that you are aware of?

-Taylor

David,

What do you mean when you say a style of playing is "in your face". I think somewhere you referenced Butterfield.

-Taylor

David (or anyone else),

Do you know of good sources for ii V I transition licks? Either harp licks, or horn licks playable on harp.

Thanks,

Steve

Dave,
I just got back from my "vacation" and found the website totally changed.... in every way.
I see now the lessons use a metronome.
Where do I start? The changes are all for the better...but now I feel I should start all over..because my rythym was not at all reliable.
What to do?
Steve Lucey

Are those pulls in Ex. 1.7 in the V and IV? And didn't we have a lesson or two on pulls on the site at one time? I can't find anything. If those are pulls, I need some additional instruction.

David,

This topic complete my email. We can't reply but we can create a new topic.

Best,

Eddy

The version of "Lonesome Bedroom Blues" in your artist studys is in the key of "G" on "C" harp is it possible that he played it in a different key on another CD, I'm very weak in this area so I'm somewhat insecure in my ability to tell the difference but on the cd "Blowin like Hell" it seems like it's in "F" on a "Bb" harp, Thanks for clearing this up for me.

Hi David
Is the transcription for Little Walter's Rocker still available?
regards
Andy

David would the 12 hole harp give me the notes needed to play your lessons 1-10. You have to bend the notes to get the keys missing on the 10 hole , I practice bending but it is not coming to me so wouldn't 12 be better than ten..........Ed