Houston
Dean Martin's song "Houston" is a classic country tune that features a catchy melody perfect for harmonica players. The harmonica adds a delightful twang to the song, making it a fun piece to learn and play.
How to play the first line of Houston on harmonica
Get a G diatonic harmonica
This Houston 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 6 6 7 -6 7 7 7 -6: 6 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. This tab needs no bends.
Questions about this tab
- What harmonica do I need for Houston?
- A G diatonic harmonica. The Houston harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Houston easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Houston on harmonica?
- The first line is 6 6 7 -6 7 7 7 -6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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