Ask Instructor David Barrett

Hi David

In LOA 7 I try to download Movement Exercises. That link leads to Bending Study 5. The other links is ok.

Just want to point it out so you can fix it.

Thank you

Hi David

I've just started learning the harmonica and would like to work through the LOA but without doing the tests...at this stage anyway. In Study Level 1 it asks for an "A" harmonica. I only have a "C" harmonica. Can I still work through the program?

Thanks

Craig

Hi, David, hope all is well. In BStudy4 should I finish the exercises first before starting "My Blues" or can I start them at the same time? Just trying to structure this in the most efficient manner possible.

Thanks in advance,

Ace

At the bottom of the page there's a link for a submission, but I don't think there's anything to submit. Am I correct? Thanks.

Hi David

I can play solo studies 1.8 and 2.1 without it being noticeable that I am running out of breath, but if I try to loop them then I run out of breath on bar 2 or 3 the next time around.

I assume the idea is to be able to play these several times in a row?

I am trying to use the diaphram rather than the chest and not playing too loudly but it's a real struggle if I try and loop them. Is this something to worry about and if so is there anything obvious I might be doing wrong?  I find it a real struggle with so much on the inhale.

Thanks

Chris

How many harmonicas do I need to get started? I only have a c right now.

How many harmonicas do I need to get started? I only have a c right now.

I purchased an A harp 2 weeks ago to follow your instructions. Working well. Now the 2 draw is nothing but air. Did I break it? Can it be fixed?  It's a marine band 1896. Should I bring it to a shop to clean it?  Frustrating cuz I'm stuck on Sectin 2 Bass Lines. 

Hi David, 

just noticed I'm moving my jaw while tongue switching, kind of the way Hob was during his classes, however, with a little less noticeable movement. The strange thing is that while using the tongue block trainer and without the harp placed I can perfectly move only the tongue. I don't notice any difference on the sound emitted. Since I realized this, I've trying to avoid the movement, but only when I use my hand to block the jaw I've been successful.

So, the question is: should I be worried and work a way to avoid/correct this or is it just fine?  continue reading...

Cross-posted on Administration Forum.

I've been trying to submit my final course materials in LOA4 but have been unable to. These materials include one mp3 with both study songs and one with all other materials and also the test pdf. Each mp3 is about 7.5MB. Unfortunately, try as I might the system just seems to hang and I get the following message:

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