Father and Son
Cat Stevens' "Father And Son" is a heartfelt folk rock ballad that features emotional storytelling and beautiful melodies, making it a great choice for harmonica players looking to add depth and emotion to their playing. The harmonica can capture the essence of the song's poignant themes and enhance the overall emotional impact.
How to play the first line of Father and Son on harmonica
Get a D diatonic harmonica
This Father and Son 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 5 -5 6 -5 5 -5 6: 4 blow and 3 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 Father and Son?
- A D diatonic harmonica. The Father and Son harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Father and Son easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Father and Son on harmonica?
- The first line is 5 -5 6 -5 5 -5 6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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