Ask Instructor David Barrett

I seem to get a metallic buzz whenever I draw or blow holes 1 and 2. I am a beginner who just got a SilverStar today and I don't know what to d. What should I do ?

I just bought a new C  Hohner Special 20 harmonica, I searched from several sources recommended for new players starting with the C key. I discovered from your course that using A key. Such a waste. Any suggestions ? Or should I buy another A key? Most of your courses are written in A key.

Is there a Jam Track for Blues for Big Nate ?

Thank your time

Steven Barta

Is there a Jam Track for Blues for Big Nate ?

Thank your time

Steven Barta

David:

Laney is replacing CUB 10 with Cub Super 10.

Cub 10s are vanishing. Vendors are taking orders for Cub Super 10 for "soon" delivery.

Cub Super 10 has more controls, but only one input.

Biggest change is with Power Tubes (going from 2 x ECC83 to 1 x EL84).

I posted to Ask Amp Tech Expert Skip Simmons asking what the tube change might mean for sound, but

I was wondering if I should get one of the last Cub 10s, or wait for the Cub Super 10. continue reading...

Hi, I bought a C harmonica and learned the notes (C to C / 4-7 holes).

I got an A harmonica to take these lessons and I have been looking at the sheet music. 

The first not is B. - but the first note (tab type, at the bottom) is 3.  (G# and E according to charts is on 3.)

Is there something I can read to understand why? Or should I just blow what it says on the bottom and it will work itself out 

as I progress?

What software do you use to create the sheet music you provide? I'd like to be able to create my own including the tabulature staff.

Thanks

I have 2 questions about bending.

I can bend on holes 1 thru 6, but I’m struggling with how far I bend and almost always pass were I need to stop bending.  I’m using Harp Ninja which is what is showing me that I’m bending too far.  Then there is hole 3 where I go directly to the full step bend skipping the half step bend.  Is there a trick to getting the correct pitch when bending?  I’m just starting level 3 studies. continue reading...

while moving from 4 to 5 I notice how tough the study has gotten?? I went back and revisited the pass courses and cant find anything I would of skipped over ?? I just printed out solo harmonica 3 and have been playing my blues which is working out pretty good ( been working on it since Jan ) with that being said I am having issues with split tounge to play 1and 4 or 2 and 5 holes is there a leaaon or lessons I missed that teach this and were would I find it ?? I am also find 1.1 in solo harp 3 the 5 (54) kind of hard but also just started yesterday so maybe I skipped something dont know ?? continue reading...

Hello, I  started learning to play this summer,   so have some confusion about theory. I'm thinking of  submitting  material, and just  found the lessons on movement  and breathing patterns. In there you mention thinking or saying the note name to myself as  I play the scale. I'm  probably confused but if I'm playing an A harp, then my first note is actually a A not a C. continue reading...