Ask Instructor David Barrett

When playing in 3rd position, I am assuming that the 1,4, 5 chord principle still applies? For example, when playing in G on an F harp,  will your root note change from 4d(G) to 2d/6b (C) to 6d (D) as you move across the 12 bar structure?  Hence, should you familiarise yourself with all 3 scales (G,C,D) in 3rd position?

Is this correct or am I over complicating things?

Hi David! Recently I'm learning the first level 4 study song called The Strut. There's a lot of bends going on and when I'm playing the tune and recording for self assessment. While playing, because of the excitment at first I think I play the song relatively good but when I hear back the recording... UGH! The bends are really flat. I really try to start my practice routine with practicing bends and getting the notes in tune with the keyboard but playing in real time, usually I go flat on that bend. Any suggestion? I'm starting to get really frustrated! LOL Thanks in advance.

I don't understand the difference between the various homework assignments in the Improving study 1 chapter. Sections 2 - 5 each have a homework assignment that entail applying the various ABC improvising techniques to a 12 bar jam track, using a riff and jam track of our choice. My question is about homework assignment 1 in section 6. This seems to be the same as what was completed for sections 2 - 5. continue reading...

Not able to see video of Hob or Sharon as suggested. Window opens but blurry and does not give "play" option (arrow). Am I doing something wrong? How do I correct? Thx.

LOA 4 has The Strut, but it always takes me back to Bending Lesson 2 Feeling for the Blues. Can't seem to find the lesson material for that song. I know I've seen it before just not remembering how I located it before. 

Thanks in advance,

Ben

Any tips about counting while playing

thanks

hi David, I don't seem able to find improvising study one

Hi David,

I am just learning Ex. 1.8 on Solo Harmonica Study 2 and it is the first time I have come across 'pulls'. I think that I have mastered slaps and can't quite understand why I haven't come across pulls before.

Can you recommend any videos or other resources on BluesHarmoinca.com that will teach me pulls?

Thanks,

Mark.

David,  continue reading...

I just signed up for the lessons and in the first lesson video, Dave said I need an A diatonic. I thought we were learning with C. Do I need to buy an A as well in order to use the site lessons effectively? Thanks!