Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hi David

In Solo Harmonica Study 1 when practicing should I use a metronome? to help my timing ? It would be good to know what to set the metronome to all the study examples .

Thanks

Hi David.
My question is about harmonica position in the mouth.
Have I to tilt as much the harmonica using tongue blocking as using puckering?
I am founding that with tongue blocking I am better with a straighter entrance in my mouth.

Thanks in advance.

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I have about an hour a day in chunks the bigest being at the end of my day for a half hour straight through...was just needing some direction as i feel my progress has suffered as a result thanks

Hi David,

I've been working on Temperature and I have a quick question. On the second measure of the 5th chorus when I draw in two notes at once (4 and 5 draw) is this done with the tongue on the harmonica or in a pucker? I know it can be done either way but which do you prefer us to do? Also, when doing the shake should our tongue be on the harp as well?

Thank you and happy 4th.
-Taylor

I have a question! I can play octaves just fine when playing acoustic, but when I cup a mic and play an octave it sounds out of tune? I've tried playing softer, but it still sounds out of tune? Have you ever had this happen or is it just me?

Thanks,
-Ryan

Hi David

When practicing Walk with me. 4th Chorus " lick " 5 + 6+ 6 6+ 6+ 5 5 5+ 5+ 4 5+ 4 . I don't hear the Turnaround I pause for a second and start again. But it doesn't sound right. I've watch many times when you do it. and try to get the same sound. But I can't get it.. It sounds if there should be another 6 + there when I listen to it

Thanks continue reading...

Blowin' My Horn - 3rd position study 4 chorus 14

Is there some technique that would help in executing these 'quickies' in the first two lines. I know in the video, you said it took you a long time to get them. I'm up to 80% speed and hanging on for dear life when I hit these and wondered of there was something like the 'jaw shift' thing that you had mentioned somewhere that is a help in executing these at that speed - ??????

Or is this another "just keep at it and gradually build up speed" kind of things?

Thanks David

DAVE, Im trying to get a handle on my AAA chord form. I have never been accused of being a great student, but I would definetly lile to completly understand this concept, before I move on to the AAB form. If I wanted to play my 2.1, (3 times), my 2.2 (6 times), and my 2.3 (12 times), useing my fills at the apropreate time, would this make up a complete song? I cant wait to move on, i just want make sure I know what Im doing. continue reading...

Hi David

Walk with me 6 th chorus the last ( 6+ ) 5+ 4 5+ I don't see where the shake is..

Thanks