Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hello,

I enjoyed the interviews of you by your wife.  On your video wih her, you indicated that Blues for Mr. B by Gary Smith is one of your favorite harp albums.  I've listened to it a few times since your recommendation and love this album.

Are there any sources for free or purchased trascription tab or music for Gary Smith or other blues masters? 

Thank you!  Doug

Hello David,

I am working on Solo 2, Ex 1.10 and Solo 3, Ex 1.5 , (The Tramp lick ?). Measures 1-4 is all inhale, except for the 4+ on beat 4 of measures 2  and 4. Not much chance to exhale. Any suggestions?

I don't always remember to empty my lungs at the beginning of a long inhale sequence and I need to be more aware of taking in air through my nose. But still, how do I let out excess air when I still have a long way to play before there is a chance to exhale?

Hank H.

So do u have to sign up for the 

Levels of achievement program?

I thought I was, anyways thats what I would like to do.

Merci David j'ai vue que vous aviez reçu mon mail et répondu sa à donc marcher ????????

bonjour David as-tu recoupé mon dernier mail avec le morceau d'improvisation au niveau 5 car je ne sais pas si sa bien ete envoyer ?? merci excusez-moi d'avance !! https://www.bluesharmonica.com/sites/bluesharmonica.com/files/private/Improvising%20Study%201%20-%20Chorus%20Forms.pdf !!

Hi David, I have just begun playing and have made a start on your lessons at the appropriate level. However, I'm presently putting most of my effort into being able to play clean single notes using tongue blocking. I believe I'm making good progress, but with one persistent and annoying problem which is summarised in this extract from an on-line article: 'Another problem may be that you are leaking air in and around the harmonica. If this is your problem you need to practise in front of a mirror and try to locate where the leak is. continue reading...

bonjour David avez vous recut mon dernier mail avec le morceau d'improvisation au level 5  car je ne sais pas si sa bien ete envoyer ?? merci excuser moi d'avance !! https://www.bluesharmonica.com/sites/bluesharmonica.com/files/private/Improvising%20Study%201%20-%20Chorus%20Forms.pdf !!

Hi David. I've just recently started the lessons and I have a tongue-block technique question, as I know from other instruments the damage you can do with bad technique

20-second background ass it's not my first foray into trying to learn the harmonica: continue reading...

David,

My improvising and soloing continues to get better as I watch your videos and practice your lessons.  Thank you!

I saw an article online which had this image (see below) that clarified safe notes, safer passing notes and passing notes in 2nd position on the major scale. 

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bonjour David la vrai gamme cde blues est celle ci ??  aspirer2,souffler 3,aspirer 4 alterer, souffler 4 ,aspirer 4, aspirer 5 ,aspirer 6 alterer  est se que sur le site tu la mise les vrais gammes de blues et le fausse ?? David merci !!