Don't Be Cruel
Get ready to rock 'n' roll with the classic song 'Don't Be Cruel' by Elvis Presley on your harmonica! This upbeat tune features catchy riffs and a bluesy melody that are perfect for harmonica players looking to add some vintage flair to their repertoire. So grab your harp and let's dive into this iconic track that will have you jamming along in no time!
How to play the first line of Don't Be Cruel on harmonica
Get a D diatonic harmonica
This Don't Be Cruel 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 6 -6: 1 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 Don't Be Cruel?
- A D diatonic harmonica. The Don't Be Cruel harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Don't Be Cruel easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends. The page has tabs for these levels: Beginner, Advanced.
- What are the first notes of Don't Be Cruel on harmonica?
- The first line is 6 -6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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