Ask Instructor David Barrett

David,
I dont think I yet been able to get all the way through Temperature without fouling holes 1or 2 draw and having them stick on me....I can tell right away because the 123 slap starts going bad...I think .. now what?
impossible to clear them while playing...
any pearls?
Thank you!
Steve

David, what's your opinion of this pedal?

Thanks,
Dave

It's time to ask for some help. I'm a TB'r and enjoy getting the harp into my mouth, but when I need to bend a note I have to back off to a single hole. I've tried all the mouth and tongue contortions I can think of. I know the note/sound I'm after but...........well, I hope you can give me some pointers.. If there's someone else in the forum I should direct this ques. to please tell me. Thanks David

Bev

David,
5th chorus, last line...to be able to ever move on to the next lesson I need to pucker the bends (although I can TB..2,4,5 and 6..still pucker goes deeper right now)...but I believe when you get to the lift on 2/1 holes i think this assumes you are in TB?...if i get there can i substitute a lip pull or 123 lift instead because i am then in pucker and then tongue switch the 1's?
Thank you!

David,
I watch the content about all the software available for recording our lessons.....Music Creator 5.......for example.....I have been using my Tascam DR-1....to record my song submissions...is there any reason to get software?
Thank you!

Example 1.2 (the D minor scale) does not appear to be tabbed correctly. It doesn't go along with what you are saying on the video. The flat 6th is tabbed as a 4 draw (but it's 3 draw with button in on the video). On the video, you also use the 4 blow for the C, but the tab uses the 5+ (is one recommended over the other?).
A little confusing for those of us with the tinnier ears.

Thanks

Dave, how much do you know about the Avid/DigiDesign stuff?

In particular, does the M-Audio hardware work with Pro Tools LE, or do you need the DigiDesign Mbox hardware for that?

If making an investment, do you have to pick one up front (Pro Tools LE/Mbox or M-Powered/M-Audio), or can you mix and match?

Trying to find this info on their website is like putting a twist drill through my forehead.

Hi David,
In listening to the practise songs it seems that you keep the rate of speed from one note to the other at a constant rate...and increase then decrease volume.
What about increasing the rate of speed and volume and then decreasing same .... or is it better sounding to keep it at a constant?
Steve

I think the Chorus Forms idea at the end of each lesson is a brilliant concept - really helps with improvising. I just bought Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks and Soling Concepts #3 (can't find the others in the UK yet) to be able to work on this further. Couple of questions about hooks and heads: continue reading...

I enjoyed you new video on Garageband. I have been using it, just as you described. I would like to go up a level in sound quality and would like your advice on using a digital interface (such as M-Audio makes) to plug my bass guitar or harp into.

Does this work well? Do you hear the harp play thru headphones that are plugged into the interface? What model of interface would you recommend?

Thank you,
Al