I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
'I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues' by Elton John is a timeless classic with a soulful melody and emotive lyrics. The harmonica plays a prominent role in this song, adding a bluesy and melancholic touch that harmonica players will love to explore. With its expressive phrasing and emotional depth, this song offers a great opportunity for harmonica players to showcase their skills and connect with the heartfelt essence of the music.
How to play the first line of I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues on harmonica
Get a C diatonic harmonica
This I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues tab is written for a C 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 -6: 2 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 I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues?
- A C diatonic harmonica. The I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends. The page has tabs for these levels: Beginner, Advanced.
- What are the first notes of I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues on harmonica?
- The first line is 6 -6 -7 6 -6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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