Andrew Hooker

Andrew Hooker
Andrew Hooker commented on: Masterclass Chord Rhythm Sep 07, 2016

Hi Jerry,

I have 2 questions for you.....

1. I have completed the master class videos, and I've been working on all fundamentals for about 3 weeks now. Feeling pretty good with most stuff..... Where would you recommend I go from here? Is there a video, song or series of videos you'd recommend next for a beginner?

2. In the master class videos, there was never much discussion about brething technique. Is there a standard technique with diaphragm breathing?

 

Thanks

Andrew

Andrew Hooker
Andrew Hooker commented on: Masterclass Bending Aug 15, 2016

Hey Jerry,

 

Thanks for the fast reply, and for clarifying the 4 and 5 draw bends. I have anotther question.... Is it possible to pull the 5 draw out of tune, by drawing too hard? The pitch on the 5 hole draw has dropped flat in pitch, and I can no longer play a clean 5 draw note in tune. I know it's out of tune, and not a sign of bad technique. I can easily play a diaontic major scale up and down the harp. The harp is a Hohner Marine Band, key of A, and it's only a couple of weeks old.

Andrew Hooker
Andrew Hooker commented on: Masterclass Bending Aug 14, 2016

Hi Jerry,

Thanks for this incredible lesson tutorial. I am a beginner. I have a pretty good handle on 1, 2,3, and 6 bends. For some reason, I am having such a tough time with the 4 and 5 hole bend. I can only bend the 4 hole a half step, and the 5 bend simply isn't working yet. Any other pointers you might recommed for getting results?

Thank you for your time

Andrew

Jerry Portnoy
Jerry Portnoy Aug 14, 2016

Hi Andrew,

You're doing just fine. The 4 hole only bends a half step and the 5 hole doesn't really have a true bend - just maybe a quarter step.

 
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