Hand in My Pocket
Get ready to bring some 90s nostalgia to your harmonica playing with Alanis Morissette's 'Hand in My Pocket'. This song's catchy melody and upbeat rhythm make it a perfect choice for harmonica players looking to add a fun and energetic tune to their repertoire. With its bluesy undertones and iconic harmonica riff, 'Hand in My Pocket' is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next jam session!
How to play the first line of Hand in My Pocket on harmonica
Get a G diatonic harmonica
This Hand in My Pocket 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, and an apostrophe (-4') is a bend.
Play the first line slowly
The first line is 5 -5 -5: 1 blow and 2 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.
Questions about this tab
- What harmonica do I need for Hand in My Pocket?
- A G diatonic harmonica. The Hand in My Pocket harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Hand in My Pocket easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked advanced level. Its tab uses bends.
- What are the first notes of Hand in My Pocket on harmonica?
- The first line is 5 -5 -5. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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