Ask Instructor David Barrett

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Hello David,

I have been in a slump for awhile; stuck in Level 4 for a year or so. I want to take a little time off and come back when my things have improved. If I unsubscribe, will it be easy to rejoin?

 When I come back, should i just pick up where I left off, or ??? Probably should drop down to Level 3, huh?

Any suggestions?

Hank Hamilton

Hi David, Hope you are keeping well.

I am working on the chromatic study song So Blue For You, where you introduce octaves. 

I think I've got the hang of playing octaves, but, my question is in regard to playing a fast run.  By the fourth chorus, there are a few octave phrases played with a bit more speed.  I'm wondering what the secret is to playing them, besides practice and repetition?   Are you sliding you tongue across the mouthpiece, rather than lifting it between octaves? continue reading...

Is there sheet music available that has guitar chords/notes for Buffet Line and The Blues Creepin' Up on Me?

A friend of mine is learning to play the guitar and thought it would be fun to play these two songs. I shared the harmonica sheet music with him but he says he needs the guitar notation for the songs. continue reading...

Hi David. Glad to start this harmonica journy with you. I live in Israel and would love to get a TBT. Could you please send me a link to a 3D printed one?

This is probably a common question 

I played the harmonica as a teenager(I'm now 70) and took it up seriously again about 6 months ago. Ive been incorporating tb in my playing ,mostly for octaves pulls and various splits I find it easier to pucker the lower 3 holes to get bends . I havnt submitted any mp3s of my playing but can I combine techniques on the submissions or do you expect tb all the time

Ive been working my way through your books Daily Studies,Blues Harmonica level 2 and recently started Jam tracks and soloing

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Hi David! Do you have a lesson on how to properly bend the chromatic harmonica? If not, any advice? Thanks!!

Hello David:

I'm curious why you stress the importance of memorizing notes as opposed to holes.  I know knowledge is good and the theory is obviously helpful but is there some specific reason you emphasize memorizing the notes on the C harp?  I've been focused on the accompaniment sections where you mention that often and I would like to understand it's importance a bit more.  My old brain probably won't be able to memorize the notes on all my harps so I'm hoping that isn't key to improvement!

Thanks,

Mark

Hi David! Few weeks ago a guitar played called me to play harmonica for his new blues-rock band. I have been playing harmonica for a couple of years and recently started in your website to get more tongue blocking chops. I'm still a newbie but I would like to someday play with a band! From what you heard in the recording submissions do you think I'm ready to play in a band or should I wait a little longer for joining a group? Thanks in advance!!

David,

I'd like to get accredited as an instructor.  What do I need to do?