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Boyd R commented on: Masterclass Chord Rhythm Dec 19, 2016

Do you think it sounds better then Lee Oskar

Boyd R commented on: Masterclass Chord Rhythm Dec 19, 2016

How hard is it to keep clean? And can you replace the reed plates

Boyd R commented on: Scaled Down 1st Chorus Breakdown Dec 19, 2016

I've been playing with Lee Oskar. And what would be a better harmonica? thanks

Dennis Gruenling Dec 19, 2016

Please keep in mind that to some extent "better" is relative, so I can just give you my opinion...but I can say personally I prefer Hohner Marine Band style harps like the Marine Band Deluxe or the Crossover (my favorite) to be the best blues style harps out of the box.

Boyd R commented on: Masterclass Chord Rhythm Dec 19, 2016

What's the best harmonica? I've been with Lee Oskar maybe there is a better one

Boyd R commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Groove and Simple Chord Pattern Dec 19, 2016

I've been with Lee Osker harmonica. Too me it's sounds good, But maybe there is a better kind. What do you play? thanks. And are able to clean it and haw?

Rick Estrin Dec 19, 2016

Hi Boyd - I play Hohner Marine Band harmonicas. It's just a matter of personal preference. A lot of people use Lee Oskar harmonicas and are very happy with them. My feeling was, if Little Walter, Sonnyboy, Cotton and Big Walter played 'em, that was what I wanted to sound like, so that was what I wanted to play.

Boyd R commented on: Scaled Down 3rd Chorus Breakdown Dec 06, 2016

great thanks

Boyd R commented on: Scaled Down 3rd Chorus Breakdown Dec 06, 2016

great workout thanks

Dennis Gruenling Dec 06, 2016

Glad you like it Boyd! Thank you

Boyd R commented on: Holiday Songs O Holy Night Nov 24, 2016

thank you

Boyd R commented on: Holiday Songs O Holy Night Nov 21, 2016

what happened too silent night, Deck the halls, Auld lang syne. they are gone

Mike Caren Nov 22, 2016

Hi Boyd --- thanks for the question. I've updated the links so you can now get to Silent Nigh, Deck the Halls and Auld Lang Syne. You can also find them on Jerry's Artist Hub page.

Boyd R commented on: Scaled Down Performance and Introduction Nov 11, 2016

Really an interesting song, I can hear parts of other songs in this. thanks very nice

Dennis Gruenling Nov 11, 2016

Thanks Boyd - it's all blues scale riffs I improvised, so it's likely you hear riffs that are similar to other songs that utilize the blues scale. Enjoy!!

Boyd R commented on: Sentimental Journey Performance Oct 25, 2016

thanks. improving is good. I don't like to sing the song out. maybe that's what I need too do start singing it before i start playing it. And I really don't count it out much.

Boyd R commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Third Chorus Breakdown Oct 08, 2016

Very nice

Rick Estrin Oct 10, 2016

Thanks Boyd!

Rick Estrin Oct 10, 2016

Thanks Boyd!

Boyd R commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Groove and Simple Chord Pattern Sep 13, 2016

I have question. Out of the music you musians play, do you write your music down or memorize it all and just keep it in your head?

Rick Estrin Sep 14, 2016

Hi Boyd - Like a lot of blues-type musicians, I play strictly by ear, so I'm often just playing whatever I'm feeling at the time. When I come up with something I need to remember, I generally just play it over and over and hope it sticks. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. Once in a while I cheat and use the "voice memo" app on my phone.

Boyd R commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Groove and Simple Chord Pattern Sep 12, 2016

Great song I love it. Can we have a backing track

Rick Estrin Sep 12, 2016

Don't worry, Boyd - There's a backing track on the way.

Boyd R commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Groove and Simple Chord Pattern Sep 09, 2016

Really nice

Rick Estrin Sep 10, 2016

Thanks Boyd - Have fun with it!

Boyd R commented on: Buffle Off to Shuffalo Seventh Chorus Breakdown Aug 23, 2016

this is cool

Dennis Gruenling Aug 26, 2016

thanks!