Guys could be very secretive about what they used and how they got their sound. I am sure Walter went as far as to tell his band mates not to talk about it. Which is why Dave Meyers wasn't given up the goods even after Walter's death. All out of respect. Van Halen also told half truths and sometimes downright lies about how he got his sound.
@bravowildАй бұрын
What rubbish. His Brother played with Miles Davis. IF YOU PLAY HARP MAKE SURE YOU PLAY INALL 12 KEYS overwise what the heck have you been doing all these years. I cut in all in 7 years I was already a modern jazz player on other instruments but this is all basic nonsense. Go away SHED and learn to really play.
@BoydrkbАй бұрын
Maybe the best explanation of improvisation I have ever heard...
@lindarogers9575Ай бұрын
as long as we have younger players ,like Aki and Nic Clark,the blues will be fine.
@sankarneogy7936Ай бұрын
Heros of harp,keep harping ❤️.
@bretthowser67772 ай бұрын
I saw Charlie play in London in 2010 and that’s why I took up the harp. And now I get to study with David as my teacher. So this video summarizes my journey.
@Harpsonic2 ай бұрын
Each with their own style and embouchure but each highly accomplished in playin da blues….. - Mr J
@Harpsonic2 ай бұрын
Based on their knowledge and experience, these two could write a book entitled Chicago Blues Harp Players. It would enhance them personally and their notoriety. - Mr J
@Ironman-harmonica2 ай бұрын
VERY NICE, You are a craftsman Greg
@brucekolinski54013 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Great sounds here.
@MichaelDoyle-mr5mj3 ай бұрын
Natural teacher & great analogies !
@hiteshchandratripathi96933 ай бұрын
Well played
@RobKlomp-w1q4 ай бұрын
Ik speel LLE harmonica ik hoor nieuwe geluiden super 😊
@AndrewUnruh4 ай бұрын
Hi. I am a retired engineer who has an idea for a new kind of reed based instrument (prototype works!) and would love to talk with you how I might fabricate some custom reed plates and fasten reeds to them. Would be happy to compensate you for your time. How might I contact you?
@bluesharmonicateacher4 ай бұрын
Hello Andrew. You can contact Kinya here harpsmith.com/
@UncleDansVintageVinyl4 ай бұрын
I've been looking at Vintage 47s for a while. Now I'm going to have to buy one. This is awesome.
@robbiefrantz81705 ай бұрын
"The song is the picture, everything else is the frame." Such wisdom!!!
@k9dragonfactory5 ай бұрын
great video. Thanks for making it!
@manucash6 ай бұрын
Génial ! belle improvisation 👋
@cincinnatipedalsteel43476 ай бұрын
So is this a solution if you can’t overblown?
@HarpGuitarDrumGuy6 ай бұрын
Yes! Brings back great memories. Thank you, David.
@renesorensen79486 ай бұрын
This was great stuff. Looking forward to November this year.
@gjerrildkro7 ай бұрын
Good insight by the master.
@gjerrildkro7 ай бұрын
Glad that monkeys off his back.
@Mark-b7z3w7 ай бұрын
Funny
@Mark-b7z3w7 ай бұрын
Far Out
@bretthowser67778 ай бұрын
Wow.
@ericbuxton7118 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you for the tour
@guyvelvet19808 ай бұрын
Sounds a bit like " Last night " Little Walter !!
@jkerman51139 ай бұрын
Oh yeah!
@javiersanchez28749 ай бұрын
Thank you for the bideo
@geoffreyjones62719 ай бұрын
Been playing harp 47 years. Regardless, it's always good to review fundamentals. Billy highlighted some great points.
@Schoony559 ай бұрын
Is that Steve Baker on lead guitar??????
@lylejohnson78419 ай бұрын
I use to take lessons from Dave back in Morgan hill… like in 98(ish). All these years have gone by and he’s still blowing my mind.
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
Sir question : I read from Arzaq (I think ..) that when a reed was gapped , it was better to wait 1-2 days before closing the harmonica because of metal (brass in our case) strain relaxation. I didn’t believe too much but …I must say that it did happen on my MB on the 2 reed blow. I had gapped it the way I wanted . But it wasn’t consistent. I had to go to work etc. 2 days later , I tried it…and voila! Simply gorgeous she is now . Coincidence? Comments?
@HARPSMITH9009 ай бұрын
Hello ikust007, we both get around don't we?! Regarding your recent experience--it was no coincidence. I am in the process of formulating my thoughts for a future HARPSMITH Benchcraft KZbin episode, specifically addressing "Ductility" properties of harmonica reeds. How to use Ultrasonic Treatment for stress relaxation after reed work (tuning, gapping, etc.) to encourage reed longevity. But for now, my recommendation is to allow your harmonica to sit idle for one week, then verify the tuning and playability before securing the Cover Plates. Your HARPSMITH, Kinya
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
@@HARPSMITH900 gorgeous answer !
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
@@HARPSMITH900 cheers ! Another question : is there a varnish on the brass reeds !?
@HARPSMITH9009 ай бұрын
@@ikust007Absolutely NOT!
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
@@HARPSMITH900 thank you sincerely: someone was saying that the sonic cleaner would peel off the varnish… and I wanted to be polite so I said that I didn’t think there was varnish , With all modesty .
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
Vraiment bien!
@airportfreeway121fortworth210 ай бұрын
Thank you for addressing this touchy (but needed to mentioned) topic. Yes, soundcheck and getting the amps closer to ear level with proper stage mix - 100% spot on. A real 'band' that plays gigs together with a setlist and stable personnel HAS to have a consensus about what is it: is it a power trio? They might not want a harp player. Vocalist / guitarist who likes the tone color and shadings that blues harmonica excels at? (Muddy Waters / Chicago classic sound): this can be a perfect fit. Getting less experienced players to listen to how Jr Watson, Jimmy Vaughn, Myers Bros back up a harp player can be wonderful mutual growth. Everyone listens better and appreciates everyone's input. If the band is built around a singer its the harp player's job to listen and DO NOT step on the vocal...of course a nice pad / following chord changes can sweeten the mix immeasurably. Pulling a person aside really helps, esp singers: "hey how does this fit?" "this isn't clashing is it?" Genuine appreciation for everyone's contribution means alot. Communication can be nonverbal as well but having (or creating) a role needs to come from some consensus. I heard a trio once with harp playing very low chunky rhythm...later he switched to bass gtr. It was wonderful Earplugs (one ear?) to deal with a loud member / best monitors & placement help too. Thanks again for your video.
@airportfreeway121fortworth210 ай бұрын
I misspoke concerning 'amps closer to ear level'. It can be an option but pointing things in a reasonable direction helps...again less experienced players may only be listening to 'their part'. The bull in the china shop guy can ruin a gig. I recall the joy of shit-canning loud over-playing no-dynamics drummer(s) - once after the 1st set. Listening is a skill - when playing with great musicians it's a major reward of the gig. But hey - all of us has overplayed so try to finesse the situation. Players need to learn somewhere. However Miles Davis advice against hiring old MF's has some truth. Being an old guy myself I'm trying to be alert to the common mistakes Gary and David describe.
@ikust00710 ай бұрын
Found you here also ! Cheers HarpCraftsman!
@carlitosross151910 ай бұрын
David is better
@ikust00710 ай бұрын
Thank you
@danwilliams869510 ай бұрын
Great advice from a legend ❤
@donaleen10 ай бұрын
He is such an amazing player!
@snörre2310 ай бұрын
0:20 Professional stand for the chassis.
@dema46armando10 ай бұрын
Very important to learn thé difficulties of the instrument Extra I'll listen every Day 😅
@DavidWilson-vq7fl10 ай бұрын
Yoda and Mister Miyagi had a child together...that child grew up to be...David Barrett, the world's greatest sensei.
@softailspringer991511 ай бұрын
Aspiring blues harp player here. Kim is the guy I’m listening most to, he’s amazing
@raulrodriguez167011 ай бұрын
Maestros de la armonica !
@raulrodriguez167011 ай бұрын
Que bien que sea traducido al español , muchas gracias , me facina el blues !