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Hi David,

I've read in a couple of places that players such as Paul Butterfield were able to play fast by using the pucker technique. It seems to be commonly understood that he played primarily using a pucker embouchure and only used tongue blocking for techniques such as octaves. continue reading...

I got a low-F harmonica and something surprises me.

Playing 2 draw on the A harmonica is a E, and I get it right.

Playing 3 draw on the low-F harmonica is the same E, but I have poor tone, as previously on 1 or 2 draws when my tongue was not as trained.

I thought the difficulty of the hole depended on the note, to which the mouth has to be "tuned".

I first blamed the harmonica (low-F is Seydel, As being Hohner or Susuki). But drawing using the nose fixes the bad tone, as for previously difficult holes!! continue reading...

Hi David! Section Written Examples of LOA - Level 5 in pdf file says: "Print out and complete the following material with pen or dark pencil". Is that mandatory to print matherials and fill them in manually? It would be easier for me to make screenshot of the tasks and add answers in graphical editor (for example in mspaint). Would it work? Thank you for your response!

Hello David, what is the beat sequence on this exercise?

Thank you in advance.

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...