Ask Instructor David Barrett

I'm very glad the artist studies is a going on project (not that I can benefit of it at this stage, but is an incredible motivation to work hard to reach the level required to face those songs)
I also like the new visual format you gave to the section with the artist photo, a nice touch.
For someone like me not really in the know of blues harp is also a unique opportunity to "meet" artist otherwise unknown, particularly I was truly amazed by Gary Smith song... so much I'm acquiring all his cds continue reading...

Dave:

I'm relatively new to the site and not a whiz with my Intel imac. That said, here is my problem and question.

Problem: I spend considerable time traveling in my car and would like to burn some of the jam tracks to a CD so I can practice between consulting jobs. I've tried to do this (jam tracks are downloaded into itunes) but my computer keeps giving me this message: file cannot be burned because it is not on your hard drive.

Question: Are the jam tracks configured in a way to prevent burning to a CD or not? Or am I doing something wrong at my end? continue reading...

Hi David,

This lesson is very interesting. I can play most of the examples by ear but not all of them. Could you provide us the support material?

Thanks.

Eddy

could you gif me some tips?
I searching music books for information about a concepts of music ( mostly blues)
I want know more about the basics of solo melody and improvisation. also about how a song theme is build up. ect.

There are a lot of books on the market, but i cant find a good one. do you know some books that helped you?

All your advice is welcom!

greats from holland

koen jacobs

The above tune is a complete instrumental, I take it you wouldn't use something like this at a jam session as you would kinda need to work it out with the band first - or could you still use it as it still fits the 12 bar pattern?

Regards

Kenny

Dear Mr. Barrett, on your website I found out that it's not possible to order your book outside the U.S Is there any other possible way?

If this is covered somewhere, please just point me to it.

Working on the improvisation lessons has made me realize how little I understand about writing out music. I have the basics of time, names of the staff and notes etc. as well as the Notation notes you have provided - for reading music. I'm trying to notate the music I want to play and then tab it out underneath. If I'm using an A harp in 2nd position then obviously I'm playing in the key of E.

If I'm understanding right, I still write out the notation s if I"m in the key of C (first question)?? continue reading...

OK I JUST DOWNLOADED SOME JAMTRACKS ON MY IPOD MY QUESTION IS WHEN STARTING TO PLAY WITH JT HOW DO I APPROACH DO I START WITH ROOT NOTES OR PLAYING LICKS SOMETIMES I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START I GET STUCK LISTENING TO THE JAM TRACK WHEN I DO YOUR LESSONS AND LISTEN TO YOUR JAMTRACKS I KNOW WHERE TO START AND WHEN TO END PLEASE HELP

David,
I'm struggling to find a retailer who ship internationally your cd's:
Serious Fun (with transcription)
We Are The Blues
History of the Blues Harmonica Concert
Would appriciate if you can address me to an authorized retalier of your works.

Hi David

I just bought the new Book Rock Harmonica. : ) So much packed in it. : ) My question is on page 8 Major Pentatonic Scale. I don't see the diagrams for Ex 3.2 M.P.S 1/2 notes track 8 ect:

With the with B.H. .com and this it a wealth on info. Where do I start? Great Stuff

Thanks