Five Hundred Miles
'Five Hundred Miles' by Hedy West is a classic folk tune that is perfect for harmonica players looking to practice their bending and expressive playing. The melancholic melody and simple chord progression make it a great piece for honing your phrasing and dynamics on the harmonica. With its emotive lyrics and timeless appeal, this song is a wonderful addition to any harmonica player's repertoire.
How to play the first line of Five Hundred Miles on harmonica
Get a G diatonic harmonica
This Five Hundred Miles 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 7 -8 8 8: 3 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 Five Hundred Miles?
- A G diatonic harmonica. The Five Hundred Miles harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Five Hundred Miles easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Five Hundred Miles on harmonica?
- The first line is 7 -8 8 8. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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