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MJ Digs · MJ Digs

Is it just me, or is it more difficult to get a single note on the one draw and two draw, than it is anywhere else? Does anyone have suggestions to overcome it? Thanks.

michael · michael

Got a chance to sit in with a band at one of their practice sessions. I think it's a pretty rowdy bunch. Their last "gig" was a baby shower at a biker bar! Wonder if a 38 will fit in my harp case? Should be interesting. I'll keep you posted.

michael · michael

About 2 months ago I met a guitar player that does volinteer work at a local senior centers and nursing homes. He and I played a few songs, and sounded great. He suggested we get together and work on enough material for two or three sets. Then play with him at a nursing home show that he had scheduled. (h...

MeMooMeM · MeMooMeM

Hiya... First posting on the forum... I am so in need of practice, but there are no musicians living around here :) In fact, I have never seen or met anyone playing harmonica yet, no human interaction what so ever. Thanks to internet I can pretty much follow up tough... Under these circumstances, t...

jsalemi · jsalemi

Here's a question I've wondered about as a relatively new (>6 months) harp player -- which key(s) do you use the most in your playing, especially for 2nd position? I know C is the most common for lessons (probably because even the cheapest harps come in C, and sometimes only in C), but I recall from on...

ricanefan · ricanefan

I've toyed with it a few times, and even made a serious effort once, but I could never get into tongue-blocking. Well, the right song and the right effects in that song, and I'm a convert. I've done nothing but block for the last few weeks, and now I'm finding it more comfortable than puckering. I've go...

newby · newby

I know that if a song starts with a G you use a C harp for crossharp, but what if it starts with a G minor 7 ? is there another "formula" for the minor 7 th ?

newby · newby

I would like to know if the XB-40 and Overdrive harmonicas are easy to play, the pros and cons. Is the XB-40 really worth that much money? does it bend too easily when playing quickly. For a beginner would I enjoy it that much for the price paid? and basically the same for the Overdrive. I have learned to be...

michael · michael

Is there such a thing as ear training exercises? Something that would help identify what key a song is in? I know a violin player that can name the key of just about any song he hears. Is this something your born with, or can it be systematically developed? Michael

michael · michael

I have been thinking that I may be talking too much. If I backed off some, others may be more inclined to jump in. Working on a new song, nursing home gig in a few weeks. Getting ready to do some Busking to hone my street chops, and hopefully earn a few coins (or high velocity fruit) to put toward Jam Camp. I'l...

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	One draw and two draw (Preview) Is it just me, or is it more difficult to get a single note on the one draw and two draw, than it is anywhere else? Does anyone have suggestions to overcome it? Thanks.	MJ Digs	2	871	Aug 23, 2008 by MJ Digs
	"Sit in" (Preview) Got a chance to sit in with a band at one of their practice sessions. I think it's a pretty rowdy bunch. Their last "gig" was a baby shower at a biker bar! Wonder if a 38 will fit in my harp case? Should be interesting. I'll keep you posted.	michael	1	969	Aug 21, 2008 by michael
	I'll get back with you... (Preview) About 2 months ago I met a guitar player that does volinteer work at a local senior centers and nursing homes. He and I played a few songs, and sounded great. He suggested we get together and work on enough material for two or three sets. Then play with him at a nursing home show that he had scheduled. (h...	michael	2	1025	Jul 31, 2008 by michael
	Recommendations for practice songs? (Preview) Hiya... First posting on the forum... I am so in need of practice, but there are no musicians living around here :) In fact, I have never seen or met anyone playing harmonica yet, no human interaction what so ever. Thanks to internet I can pretty much follow up tough... Under these circumstances, t...	MeMooMeM	4	1098	Jul 30, 2008 by michael
	Which key(s) do you use most? (Preview) Here's a question I've wondered about as a relatively new (>6 months) harp player -- which key(s) do you use the most in your playing, especially for 2nd position? I know C is the most common for lessons (probably because even the cheapest harps come in C, and sometimes only in C), but I recall from on...	jsalemi	14	1086	Jul 25, 2008 by BRO
	Questions for Tongue-Blockers (Preview) I've toyed with it a few times, and even made a serious effort once, but I could never get into tongue-blocking. Well, the right song and the right effects in that song, and I'm a convert. I've done nothing but block for the last few weeks, and now I'm finding it more comfortable than puckering. I've go...	ricanefan	4	1143	Jul 16, 2008 by Blues-In-Bb
	minor 7th (Preview) I know that if a song starts with a G you use a C harp for crossharp, but what if it starts with a G minor 7 ? is there another "formula" for the minor 7 th ?	newby	11	1481	Jun 29, 2008 by jsalemi
	XB-40 and Overdrive Harmonicas (Preview) I would like to know if the XB-40 and Overdrive harmonicas are easy to play, the pros and cons. Is the XB-40 really worth that much money? does it bend too easily when playing quickly. For a beginner would I enjoy it that much for the price paid? and basically the same for the Overdrive. I have learned to be...	newby	4	1790	Jun 27, 2008 by jsalemi
	Ear Training (Preview) Is there such a thing as ear training exercises? Something that would help identify what key a song is in? I know a violin player that can name the key of just about any song he hears. Is this something your born with, or can it be systematically developed? Michael	michael	35	1689	Jun 17, 2008 by John Broecker
	Silence is golden (Preview) I have been thinking that I may be talking too much. If I backed off some, others may be more inclined to jump in. Working on a new song, nursing home gig in a few weeks. Getting ready to do some Busking to hone my street chops, and hopefully earn a few coins (or high velocity fruit) to put toward Jam Camp. I'l...	michael	0	940	Jun 10, 2008 by michael
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