Erie Canal
The song 'Erie Canal' by Thomas S. Allen is a classic folk tune that tells the story of the historic waterway. Its simple melody and catchy rhythm make it a perfect choice for harmonica players looking to practice their bending and bluesy techniques. With its nostalgic Americana vibe, this song is a great addition to any harmonica player's repertoire.
How to play the first line of Erie Canal on harmonica
Get a G diatonic harmonica
This Erie Canal tab is written for a G 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 8: 1 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 Erie Canal?
- A G diatonic harmonica. The Erie Canal harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Erie Canal easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Erie Canal on harmonica?
- The first line is 8. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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