Frere Jacques
Frere Jacques is a timeless French nursery rhyme known for its catchy melody and simple structure, making it a perfect piece for harmonica players of all levels. The repetitive nature of the tune allows for easy memorization and the opportunity to explore various harmonica techniques like bending and tongue blocking. Whether you're a beginner looking to practice basic melodies or an advanced player wanting to improvise, Frere Jacques is a delightful addition to your harmonica repertoire.
How to play the first line of Frere Jacques on harmonica
Get a G diatonic harmonica
This Frere Jacques 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 4 -4 5 4: 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 Frere Jacques?
- A G diatonic harmonica. The Frere Jacques harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Frere Jacques easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Frere Jacques on harmonica?
- The first line is 4 -4 5 4. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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