Ask Instructor David Barrett

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

Hello David,

I went to the Discogs site to try and purchase your CD " It Takes Three" but it said none available. Do you know another site I can purchase it from? Or is my only option downloading the mp3's. Also for the transcripts do I have to order that from site page  ( login page) or as a member can I some how purchase it another way? 

Thanks 

Sanshinboi

Hi David

Is there anywhere on your site a library of licks? If not, would you know anywhere I can find it? Sometimes when I get impatient with slow step by step progress, I want to play around with licks, get them into body memory.

Best

Miki

I recently started practicing one hour per day.  Now I am experiencing soreness in my upper abdomen. Is it possible that this discomfort could be caused by so much drawing in while bending?  If so, is this common or unusual?

Hello,

I am brand new and started watching your tutorials. I purchased a C harmonica (Special 20), but noticed you recommend an A for Lesson 1. Is this required or can I use the C for your lessons?

-->you can ignore this post.  I found other posts related to C harmonicas.  I will do the C lesson which is available and then purchase the A before continuing. Thanks.

Thanks,

Tom

Thank you for helping me on My Blues.  Am I understanding this right?

1.  Dips:  Start the dip at a quarter tone below the notated pitch; or start it as deep as I want to go. It's a feel thing. My choice.

2.  Two Note Dips: Dip both notes at the same time; or dip one and then bleed into the other. My choice.

3.  Sliding Down the Bend: Slide down to the notated pitch; or slide past the notated pitch and go as deep as I want to make it sound blusey. My choice.

Thank you.   

Hi Dave, 

I have just acquired a 59 bassman reissue, 95 model so early reissue and not a Ltd.

I will swap the tubes as per bassman chronicles. 

My question:

Is the hohner harp blaster HB52 an appropriate mic for the bassman?

I bought an hb52 but had to return it as it was faulty. Before I accept a replacement I thought it best to ask you. 

Tia

Saul 

Mr. Barrrett:

Thank you for helping.

I have two questions about the opening's bar 3 and then a question about the whole song: 

1.  In Bar 3, on the dip 3 4, I'm unclear on where to start the 3 dip and how much to release it before incorporating the 4:  Do I start the 3 at half step bend, release a quarter tone, and then incorporate 4 to make it a dirty 3?  Or do I start the 3 at half step bend, FULLY release the 3, and then incorporate 4 to make a dirty 3?  Or maybe both approaches are wrong and I'm clueless? continue reading...