Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hi Dave,

 I understand that Modes and Positions are diffrent things and I understand that the various

posistions tend to lean toward certain modes.  Are the positions named based on the circle of fifths ?

Example:  Key of C, = first postion , second position = key of G, third postion key of D , fourth postion = key of A, 

fifth position = Key of E, 6 position = key of B ....and so on? thus 12 positions posible based on teh circle of fifth. 

  Thank you for your time  continue reading...

I am hearing a difference between the demonstration songs in Chorus 4 for Feelin' for the Blues (Lesson 3) compared to the sheet music and the "Chorus 4" video.

Specifically for the speed lick starting at 1:21 of the "Chorus 4" video (starting in the middle of the second line of chorus 4).  Unlike the triplets in the video, in the demonstration song it sounds like eighth notes:

6+ 6+ 5 5 5+ 5+ 4 4' 4 3+

Is this meant to be an alternative for the speed lick?

Thanks for answering my question on what a "Fall" is.  My follow up question is what is the notation for a "Fall".  I don't see it listed in the Notation PDF.  I do see a "Cut" on p. 2 which is defined as the opposite of a Dip.  How does a Cut differ from a Fall?

Hi Dave,

I have discovered recordings of Gary Smith on YouTube,  obviously recorded for bluesharmonica.com. how can I access this and other interesting material within the umbrella of bluesharmonica.com?

Many thanks 

Saul 

Hi David,

In the video (What Happens in the Mouth) you appear to be exhaling (blowing)  shhh=>keee=>kooo. Am I mistaken? It's much harder shhkeekoooing while inhaling (drawing) with the tongue in place and/or behind the teeth. How to practice this?

Can you give me the "dipping" link so I can practice that, as well.

Thanks.

Phil S.

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?