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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...

Hello. I just started my free trail after the purchase of my first Harmonica. It is a Special 20 C Harmonica. I saw in the Levels of Achievement Lesson 1 that it recommends a A Harmonica. Can I still do the lessons with my C Harmonica?

David

For this recorded submission, so you want Half-Step'n at 100% of speed?

Thanks

Tom

David,

I just watched portions of your interview about tongue-blocking, where you said that every technique can be done tongue-blocked.  I've heard it said that the only way to overblow is to pucker.  It's certainly true for me.

I've only ever been able to do overblows puckered.

I would love to do everything tongue-blocked to avoid the oral gymnastics of switching ombouchers.

Can overblows be done tongue-blocked? If so, do you have any tips?

Hi David- love your site!  I am a guitar player and have a Boss ME-70.  I got it a while back to avoid hooking up a bunch of pedals.  It's cool but kind of confusing because of all the features and options.  I have a bullet mic and want to buy a simple pedal that will allow me to have the classic blues sound that echoes and is distorted and crunchy sounding.  I really can't get that sound just hooking it up to my amp.  What would you recommend I buy that is simple to use and sounds great.  Feel free to offer brands you like.  I don't need the best but continue reading...

Hello David,

I want to download HarpNinjafor use on my HP Laptop (using Microsoft Windows), but I'm now confused because there appears to be a HarpNinja and a HarpNinja diatonic. Would you please advise me which one to go for?

Thank you in advance,

Geoff