Ask Instructor David Barrett

Is your Temperature amplified with a full cup on mic?
and Rhumba...amplified do you play fully cupped or open on mic?

Would the capabilities of Amazing Slow Downer serve me well enough for managing and creating MP-3s for lesson submissions, or do I really need to also have a program such as Cakewalk as well? Thanks

I started on the "Strut" lesson in the intermediate section. That "D" harp makes me feel like I'm starting to learn from the beginning all over again.

Where'd my superior bending (in my own mind) power go?

...touchy...touchy

David,
I dont mean tp be pedantic today but i just found Christelle Berthon today.....she practises 8 hrs a day....
I believe this is her playing....wow..she sounds better than Sonny himself.....
are we ever going to study this song?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv1DrICe8SM

David,
Listening to my latest submission I was dismayed by how poor my rythym was...I find it very difficult to count 1-2-3-4..while trying to learn where the notes are and keep up with the sound trac.

are you going to have any lessons on this later?
Thank you...

Mr. Barrett,

on the solo harmonica piece 1.6 you mentioned William Clarke used that turnaround lick often. I can't seem to find a recording or song off him doing that. Could you please point out a specific song?

I'd appreciate it, thank you very much for you great lessons!

David, I just finished watching your mic videos: "What you need to know", and I have some questions.

As you know, I'm heading in a more rock direction with my playing, so I'm not necessarily always looking for a "blues" sound. In particular, I want to experiment with effects pedals, amp modeling, and various other effects, so my questions are these: continue reading...

Hi!

for the submission of that study song is better to record amplified or acoustic?

thanks
best regards
Marko

David,
Seems like your dips in Feelin are very short...shorter than the Chorus breakdowns....should the dips be drawn out or like blips?
Thank you!

This is probably not fair to ask in global type setting but........

Are any portion or portions of the Harmonica Masterclass going to be video and/or audio taped?

I desperately wanted to attend this event (especially since it was the last one and I only live 4.5 hours away) but I have an extremely tight schedule for the next three months and will be attending business meetings out of town all during the weekend of the event.

Therefore, if appropriate, if all or part of the sessions were available on video or audio format I know I for one would be eager to purchase same. continue reading...