Ask Instructor David Barrett

Just been reading the liner notes for IC Special - Filisko mentions something called the 'exhale push' on the track Jaybird Moan. Is that a harmonica technique or just a fancy term for breathing out? If it's breathing out, then that's great: it means finally I can do something that Joe Filisko can do!

Am I wrong or do you play the turnaround in this chorus different from the notation?

Just a shout out that I am really enjoying the tip of the day section. Very practical and immediately useful.

Now I just question your motives............are you trying to get us permanently addicted to this site? :)

Hi David,
What is your recommendation for practicing songs you already know to have a repertoire ready for jams etc... while also working on new songs and technique. How do you fit it into a practice routine?

Al

Just a shout out of THANKS for those of us (or just me for anybody who does not want a stranger speaking on their behalf) who were not able to attend the last large Harmonica Master Class Workshop. It is a real treat to have so many portions available to enjoy.

It certainly cannot make up for the experience and association of being there, but is as close as I'll ever get since, last I checked, we are not able to go back in time yet.

Thanks again for your generosity and hard work of making it available!

Ron

Hi David,
Any thoughts on students being able to add pictures to the posting site?
Seems like pictures would be great and helpful addition function, especially when trying to explain a type of amp or something-
Thanks for all you do!
~ R

David,
I have watched the videos on Tremelo and Vibrato.....as yet no Vibrato for me.
Your Tremelo was a certain waiver to it which seems to me more than just the slapping of the epiglotis.
An ordinary tremelo is more like a stopping and starting of the air, but yours has an up and down quality with it that sounds very much like a Vibrato without going so far as to bend the note.
Case in point....the 1/4 draw Octave in the Strut....3rd Chorus.
It is a beautiful effect.....am I missing something?
Is the tongue moving or the throat changing shap?
Help!

David,
in playing the 4/5 draw dip....is the goal to pull the 4 and 5 down at the same time or just add a little of the 5?
also the 3/4 draw....pull both down at the same time or just add the 4?
I remember just adding a little of the higher notes for texture but going quickly...esp on the 3/4 it seems they are almost equally played..?
Thank you!

David,
in playing the 4/5 draw dip....is the goal to pull the 4 and 5 down at the same time or just add a little of the 5?
also the 3/4 draw....pull both down at the same time or just add the 4?
I remember just adding a little of the higher notes for texture but going quickly...esp on the 3/4 it seems they are almost equally played..?
Thank you!

Dave,
could you give a listen and tell us what you hear?
is it a tremelo harp and what key?
do you know who plays it?
can it be played with a diatonic harp?
what about the tab?
I wish it could be a lesson series....(smile here)....I would pay large...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL-X53ze5O0&feature=related

I know thousands wait your answer.......
Thank you!
Steve