Imagine
Imagine by John Lennon is a timeless classic that is perfect for harmonica players looking to evoke emotion and nostalgia through their music. The melancholic melody and thought-provoking lyrics make this song a great choice for harmonica enthusiasts to express themselves.
How to play the first line of Imagine on harmonica
Get a C diatonic harmonica
This Imagine 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 5 6 5 6 -7 -7 -6: 4 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 Imagine?
- A C diatonic harmonica. The Imagine harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Imagine easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Imagine on harmonica?
- The first line is 5 6 5 6 -7 -7 -6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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