What harmonica do I need for Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella?

A G diatonic harmonica. The Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.

Is Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella easy to play on harmonica?

This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.

What are the first notes of Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella on harmonica?

The first line is 6 4 4 -3 4 -4 5 -5 5 -4. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.

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Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella Harmonica Tabs

TraditionalKey of GEasyFolk

1 tab · 100 BPM · Free

Key: G Beginner level 100 BPM Free Harmonica Tab

Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella by Traditional is arranged for a G diatonic harmonica, using holes 3–6. It needs no bends. The hardest line is line 2, which features the notes 4 -3 4. As a beginner tab, it is approachable and offers a great way to practice harmonica skills while enjoying this festive piece.

Harp: G · 1st position
Key: G major
Time: 3/8
Tempo: ♩ = 100
Level: Beginner
Part: complete (27 bars)

Simplified: 1 of 55 notes changed for an easier register (bar 13) · faithful version: Intermediate

How to read this tab

4 blow (↑)
-4 draw (↓)
_ hold the word
w h q e s whole · half · quarter · eighth · 16th
q. 3 ~ dotted · triplet · tied
1 + 2 + count: beat and “and”; (1) = keep holding

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Ready

A from bar 1

1 [3/8]

B from bar 9

C from bar 17

D from bar 25

Playing Notes

Plays: complete (27 bars) Simplified: 1 of 55 notes changed for an easier register (bar 13) · faithful version: Intermediate

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How to play the first line of Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella on harmonica

Get a G diatonic harmonica
This Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella tab is written for a G diatonic harmonica.
Need a G harmonica? See our harmonica guide
Read the hole numbers
Each number is a hole. A plain number (6) means blow out, a number with a minus sign (-5) means draw in.
Play the first line slowly
The first line is 6 4 4 -3 4 -4 5 -5 5 -4: 6 blow and 4 draw notes. Play it slowly, one clean note at a time, then match the rhythm of the recording.
Carry on line by line
Once the first line sounds clean, learn the rest of the tab one line at a time. This tab needs no bends.

Questions about this tab

What harmonica do I need for Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella?: A G diatonic harmonica. The Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
Is Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella easy to play on harmonica?: This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
What are the first notes of Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella on harmonica?: The first line is 6 4 4 -3 4 -4 5 -5 5 -4. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.