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Dave stupid question ?? How do you suggest I practice study 3 ? I play thru all ex. or should I play the toughest until I nail it or should I master every ex. ? 

Hi, I'm a total beginner. There is no search feature in the forum, so I couldn't check if this was already answered somewhere.

I noticed that on 1 draw and 2 draw I got a much better sound when also inhaling with the nose. As soon as I tried not to, the sound became dull, and easily flat. continue reading...

Hello Dave,

I have a question about the first position oppeninng that Gary plays on your interview.

Is there a place where I could find that piece?

If not, then would you by any chance have the raw recording of that oppening and would you mind sharing that?

Thanks in advance!

David

For LOA#8 is there a recorded submission required for hooks? 

I can't find a requirement for it.

Thanks

Tom

Hi Dave, On level 3 solo harmonica 2 do we out on all the examples or just pick 1 to send?  Thanks Bill.

Hi David. I have just recently subscribed to this service. I have been playing the harmonice for approx 4 years but never really with a metronome. My coordination is not great at times, which has put me off using one. 

so my question(s) : any tips for adjusting to playing with the metronome? im currently on loa level 1, learning the walk with me study song. I do find it difficult to listen to both the metronome and the study song to which im playing along, simultaneously.  continue reading...

I'm a beginner with no musical background or ability and have progressed heaps on counting through a 12 bar blues, timing, tapping my heel. But i am struggling on really working out the chords by listening to a backing track. Some I can pick up and there is one at the moment where i know what chord I'm in by counting and I still cannot differentiate between a IV chord and a V chord.  Also unless I have the backing track really loud whilst playing the harmonica, I cannot hear it.??? continue reading...

I'm a beginner with no musical background or ability and have progressed heaps on counting through a 12 bar blues, timing, tapping my heel. But i am struggling on really working out the chords by listening to a backing track. Some I can pick up and there is one at the moment where i know what chord I'm in by counting and I still cannot differentiate between a IV chord and a V chord.  Also unless I have the backing track really loud whilst playing the harmonica, I cannot hear it.??? continue reading...

Hi David,

I'm working on LOA 3.  In Solo Study 2 ex. 1.8, I'm struggling with measure 10.  Is there a typo on the 123 draw pulls?  It sounds off to my ear.  Is it supposed to be 123 blow pulls throughout the measure like in example 1.7?

Thanks.

Jules

I was woundering are there any goofy footers out there . Is it ok to hold Harmonicia w your right hand . It is the hand i used when i first started messing around ,  and I am struggling w tounge blocking and switched back to right hand hold and it seemed easier ?   Thanks Larry