Can't find or afford a teacher? Besides our instruction, use the Discussion Forums for specific help and questions. Members may submit an MP3 file for a "Free Playing Critique". Also, Dave Gage audio responses on selected Forum posts. Forum use is available for Members and for non-members.
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- Rude, crude, or lude- All age groups visit this website and Discussion Forums. Please keep this in mind and be respectful when posting, especially when you've asked others for help or guidance.
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- Post Edits and Deletions- This site reserves the right to edit or delete posts that violate our rules or that express information/instruction that Harmonica Lessons.com feels may be detrimental to the progress of the average visitor.
- Disclosure- This is a public forum exclusively for the support of Harmonica Lessons.com members and visitors for discussion, comments, or questions about harmonica. The statements and opinions contained herein are solely of the individual posting and do not necessarily reflect the views and/or instruction at Harmonica Lessons.com. Be aware that the playing experience and actual abilities of a person posting a response to your question are impossible to determine in a discussion forum. Caveat emptor.
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Discussion Forums (initial use)- Follow these steps and suggestions for first time use of the Discussion Forums. You do not need to register for the forums if you only want to read the posts.
- Anyone may browse the forums, register to add posts- You do not need to register to read the messages, but if you would like add a new "Topic" or response (also referred to as a post), you will need to register. Select the ACCEPT button on the ensuing "Forum Acceptable Use Policy" page. Fill in the required sections of the Login Information on the following page and choose your forum preferences.
- Using the same USERNAME and PASSWORD- When you register to add posts in the Discussion Forums, you most likely will want to use the same USERNAME and PASSWORD you already use for the site to make life easy, but you don't have to.
- "Automatically login when you return?"- When you register for the Forums, be sure to select YES for the "Automatically login when you return?" choice so you do not have to login every time you visit the Forums. (You will need to re-login if you are using a different computer or new web browser).
Available Forums- Read below for a description of the different forums.
- Beginner's Forum- "If you're just getting started, this is the forum for you. Most beginners questions are very common and have already been answered in this forum and throughout the site on the New/Beginners: Start Here page, General Overview page, FAQ section, Problem with Draw Notes page, and Techniques sections."
- General Topics- "If you've been playing a few months or longer, this may be the forum for you. Discuss anything 'harmonica' that is not specifically covered in another forum."
- Tabs and Songs- "You can post a request for the tablature (playing notes) for harmonica parts, songs, and riffs. You may also contribute to this forum with your owns tabs. If you do, please use the standard Harmonicalessons.com tab system (2D 4B 3D-b 2D) for consistency and ease of understanding.
*Please note that a tab request does not guarantee a response."
- Advanced Topics- "This forum is geared specifically for advanced players (year or more of playing) to discuss topics such as: Instrument Repairs and Modifications, Amps and Mics, Jazz Improv/Classical Playing, Chromatic Harmonica, Music Theory, Advanced Playing Techniques (including: Overblows and Overdraws, Varied Positions [other than 1st and 2nd], Different Diatonic Tunings, Speed Playing), etc."
- Site Announcements and New Stuff!- "Find out about the most recent changes, updates, and additions to Harmonica Lessons.com. Initial announcements typically posted by Webmaster, site staff, and forum moderators. Please contact the Webmaster before adding any personal announcements."
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