Cielito Lindo
Get ready to bring a taste of Mexico to your harmonica playing with 'Cielito Lindo' by Quirino Mendoza y Cortés! This iconic folk song is known for its catchy melody and lively rhythm, making it a perfect choice for harmonica players looking to add some Latin flair to their repertoire. With its simple yet vibrant tune, 'Cielito Lindo' is a fun and rewarding piece to master on the harmonica.
How to play the first line of Cielito Lindo on harmonica
Get a C diatonic harmonica
This Cielito Lindo tab is written for a C diatonic harmonica.
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 7 7 -6: 2 blow and 1 draw note. 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 Cielito Lindo?
- A C diatonic harmonica. The Cielito Lindo harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Cielito Lindo easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Cielito Lindo on harmonica?
- The first line is 7 7 -6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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