Ask Instructor David Barrett

As a new student I am still navigating my way around the structure of the material.  I noticed on "support mateial" under Sharon Barrett a link to "Daily Exercises".  Is that strictly for her or is that something everyone should incorporate into their studies?  If it is for everyone, how are the exericies to be worked on?  Is it broken down by lesson level?

Hello,

How perfect does the performance of a study song have to be when submitting it for the Levels of Achievement program? The reason I'm asking is because I've been trying to get 'walk with me' just right from begining to end and sometimes I'll do a near perfect take but right at the end I'll make a mistake or I'll be blowing a note and get just a tiny bit of the note right next to it by accident, or even, in the worst case scenario, one of my reeds will stall right at the end of the song. 

Thanks!

Mr. Barrett:

Simply, what exactly do I do with the Jam Track for "Walk With Me"?  Play "Walk With Me" along with it, but with some improvising?  Play any riffs I feel like?  (I doubt it)

Thanks, Jay Maupin ("Crazy Uncle Jay")

Any idea when we might all see Session 3 of the interview with that shy, hard-to-find David Barrett guy? Sharon (and you) did a wonderful job with the first two parts. Can't wait for more.

After searching the internet it was recommended by a vast majority of sources to use a key of c harmonica.  In fact Horne made ha recommendatio.   The class is taught in the key of A.  What up?  Do I have to buy a second harmonica just to get started?  

Is there a way to do a full text search of Forum topics?

Lesson 3, Bending Study 2, Exercise 1.4 refers to Dips & Falls.  What is a Fall?  I can't find a definition for it.  Is it the opposite of a Dip?

Hi David,

I just purchased and successfully downloaded this app on my Amazon Fire Tablet. I'm unable to see any instructions on how to import a track. Specifically I need to import study tracks from this website!  I've checked out all the available "help" info. Not seeing any mention of importing.  I've also emailed Ronimusic. Any thoughts?

SJ

P.S. I'm working through your Chromatic series. Where can I email a link for some feedback?

If I understand correctly a flutter notation is 3 lines above a note while a shake not only shows 2 or more notes but the 3 lines are below the notes.  On the song The Split in LOA 6 where there is a 5/2 draw (G/F)  with the 3 lines above still means a flutter, correct? What about the very last notes in the song - the same 5/2 draw but the 3 lines are shown in between these 2 notes, is that a shake or a flutter?

Hi David,

As you've strongly recommended, I've established the Tongue Block as my default armbrushure. My tonal quality has markedly improved over the tinny and whimpy puckered notes. However, I have not yet been successful at consistently bending clear notes with my tongue in place. The tongue seems to impede air flow resulting in a very limited bending range. I must be misinterpreting the instructions as how to  bend a tongue blocked note. How does one hump a tongue while simultaneously blocking holes? continue reading...