Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hi David,

Not sure i understand why the 3rd note in the V chord

in C harmonica is F# and not F ?

Where can i find it on the harmonica ? i dont believe its the half band for hole 5 

since it should not bring us new note 

for example in Harmonica in Key of A it also should be D# and not D ?

Thank you,

Moran bar 

Hi Dave, 

Can I use a patch cable, the ones that connect effects pedals together,  as a jumper cable on the bassman or does it need to be an instrument cable?

My guess is that they are probably shielded like an instrument cable anyway but not sure. 

Many thanks 

Saul 

Hi David,

Accompaniment Playing Study 3 for the test

i need use C harmonica or A ? Also can i use bends in order to stay in the same hole ?

Thank you,

Moran bar

In Music Theory Study ! Section 1; Dave is going over thoery notes with Hob.  I can't see what Dave is pointing at on his music sheet.  Can you help me out here before I continue on or not?

Lloyd

Hi David,

Accompaniment Playing Study 3 for the test

not sure i understand what jam track should i use ? "i want you with me is a good choice ?

Thank you,

Moran bar 

Hi Dave, I've been working on Sonny's Bird since completing L4 using the mp3 and sheet music provided. But I've noticed there seems to be a more comprehensive lesson you show for it in the LOA starting video. I can't find it anywhere on the site, how do I access that material? 

Kind regards,

Rob 

Hi, I'm trying to find the "working with a metronome" part of the lesson as you indicated on Solo harmonica playing.

Thanks.

Hello Dave,

Ever since I have joined bluesharmonica.com, I have been tongue switching to the 1.

Now I am at Accompaniment study 4 and there is a passage with a glisando to the 1. I find it a bit difficult to approach because now I would need to retrain myself to pucker the 1 with my tongue on "the wood".

What is the common way to approach that for people that primarily tongue switch for the 1? continue reading...

(I have posted in general discussions but I think it might be better here)

Hello Everybody!

First of all I'd like to thank David for the amazing work he has done and the method he uses because I am not just learning so fast but enjoying every class I am taking. continue reading...

David

Help clarify 3rd postion cord progression for me.

I know that when playing in 1st postion ;

I cord = C E G Bd

VI cord = G B D F

V cord = D F# A C

2nd position;

I cord = G B D F

VI cord = C E G Bd

V cord = D F# A C

Question on 3rd postion VI and V cords

I cord = D F# A C

VI cord = ?

V cord = ?

Thank You