Clementine
Clementine is a classic folk song that is perfect for harmonica players looking to practice bending notes and working on their phrasing. The melancholic melody and simple chord progression make it an excellent piece for honing your expressive playing and dynamics on the harmonica. Dive into this timeless tune to showcase your skills and add a touch of nostalgia to your repertoire.
How to play the first line of Clementine on harmonica
Get a D diatonic harmonica
This Clementine tab is written for a D 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 4 4: 2 blow and 0 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 Clementine?
- A D diatonic harmonica. The Clementine harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Clementine easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Clementine on harmonica?
- The first line is 4 4. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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