Ask Instructor David Barrett

Dave, I've been away for several months, and I guess I've forgotten the answer to this question: Specifically looking at Gary's Blues, why are the notes on the sheet music different than the tabs? For example, the first two notes on the sheet music are Gs, but the tabs are 3+, which is a D? Thanks, David.

hello David thank you from the heart I am really happy with your answer I was worried telling myself that I had to work badly it is a gratitude to see your words and verdicts I am too happy because in addition for me it Doing your lessons knowing that I do not speak your mother tongue is a double job, you are a beautiful soul David thank you

hello David I have a problem with the sending and submit a recording it is too long so I send them to you by mail is if you received it little you tell me it is level 4 Take It Easy Now
Repertoire Builder - Bending Study Song 2.5

Hi David, before my question, I just want to thank you for this program.its simply complete and well explained.thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My question is as follows, regarding example 1.14 rhythm.

Im guessing the timing goes as follows.

2= down of 1

2= up of 2 and carries over to the down of 3?

2/1 = the up of 3

2+ and 2/1 beat 4?

Thank you in advance.

I can't find the info on merging multiple mp3 files into one file for the Level of Achievement test submission.  I'm sure I read it somewhere on the site, but have forgotten the steps.  I'm not very computer literate.

bonjour David sur ce morceauTake It Easy Now Repertoire Builder - Bending Study Song 2.5 à portée 11 sur le 5 sucer juste après la touche de sol ça doit être fait comme un string bloquant entrant et tapant avec la langue contre l'harmonica et ne balayant pas de droite à gauche avec la langue car sur la piste au ralenti dirait presque comme l'effet de balayage avec la langue ? continue reading...

Hello, whats the rhythm or the sequence on the metronome? 

Thank you in advance.

Hi David,

Having been a member for 18 months already I've finally managed to get started on this - and I'm loving it :). Many thanks for creating the tuition, the site and giving us the opportunity to learn to play Blues Harmonica.

Perhaps a common question, however I couldn't find anything in the forum recently: Why do my draw notes sound like feeble air intake sounds when using tongue blocking? continue reading...

Hi David,

I received a question from a local harmonica club. They have this new member that is visually impaired and wants to learn to play the harmonica. Do you have any tips, maybe experience with this kind of teaching?

Thank you very much in advance for your reaction.

Kind greetings,

Jos Leijen

David Hello I would like to know and see with you for the level 4 improvisation study section I could not do it because I really do not understand anything at all and I am lost ?? because since English is not my mother tongue I can't even read the files because I can't translate them so am I taking this lesson? thank you