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Dave are there anymore videos available of you playing like you did with Gary Smith . I enjoyed the Stones tune and even like to practice to it . Just wondering if anymore are out there. 

Hi David,

I'm new here and I know the lessons focus mainly on tongue blocking, but I hope it's ok to ask a question about puckering as well (as right now I am trying to learn both). :D

I keep wondering what to do with my tongue when puckering. I've heard many people advise keeping the back of the tongue low for unbent notes so as not to obstruct the airflow. continue reading...

I'm out of ideas for "exploring" bending. I can achieve a bit more than 1/4 tone pitch change, but with great tension.

I try to only move my tongue (and the jaw dropping size). But either it does nothing, or it bends while at the same time blocking the airflow. If I insist and "suck" more, my cheeks becoming hollow, the bend is there. This can't be the right starting point, but I can't get out of it. continue reading...

Not sure if the other instructors are suited best for my question or you. Well, I'm one of those overthinking music theory people. Just for some reason it helps me understand in what I'm actually doing or being taught. So, my question is this... continue reading...

Is there a reason why blocking left from the holes (except for hole 1)?

I started out blocking right from the holes, it seems easie.

I joined in late 2019. Had some issues early 2020 and had to cancel. Now ready to get back into it and can't figure out how to resubscribe.

Thanks,

Tom

i ordereded the slow downer and couldnt get the harp ninja

is there any suggestions?

thanks

hi david

i saw an ad for a 4x10" guitar speaker cabinet

i presume the back is closed

is there a way to make the cabinet better for harp?

      also is there a formula for the amount open space in the back and where the open part is?

just becasue the cabinet is not expensive, doesnt  mean in the end this is the way to go

what do you suggest?

also, the cabinets that mark overmann is now selling, i have heard have a smaller open part in the back continue reading...

hi david

i saw an ad for a 4x10" guitar speaker cabinet

i presume the back is closed

is there a way to make the cabinet better for harp?

      also is there a formula for the amount open space in the back and where the open part is?

just becasue the cabinet is not expensive, doesnt  mean in the end this is the way to go

what do you suggest?

also, the cabinets that mark overmann is now selling, i have heard have a smaller open part in the back continue reading...

hi david

i saw an ad for a 4x10" guitar speaker cabinet

i presume the back is closed

is there a way to make the cabinet better for harp?

      also is there a formula for the amount open space in the back and where the open part is?

just becasue the cabinet is not expensive, doesnt  mean in the end this is the way to go

what do you suggest?

also, the cabinets that mark overmann is now selling, i have heard have a smaller open part in the back continue reading...