What harmonica do I need for In the Hall of the Mountain King?

A Bm diatonic harmonica. The In the Hall of the Mountain King harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.

Is In the Hall of the Mountain King easy to play on harmonica?

This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends. The page has tabs for these levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.

What are the first notes of In the Hall of the Mountain King on harmonica?

The first line is 4 -4 5 -5 6 5 6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.

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In the Hall of the Mountain King

by Edvard Grieg•Classical

Key: BmBeginner level138 BPMFree Harmonica Tab

Get ready to unleash the power of your harmonica with 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' by Edvard Grieg. This iconic classical piece is filled with dramatic crescendos and playful melodies, making it a thrilling challenge for harmonica players. The dynamic shifts and fast-paced tempo of this song will test your skills and provide an exciting opportunity to showcase your harmonica prowess.

Harp: F# · 12th position
Key: B minor
Time: 4/4
Tempo: ♩ = 138
Level: Beginner
Part: section G, line 2 of 2 (bars 61–64, 4 bars)

12th position on a F# harp
Whole tab one octave down, into the middle of the harp: at the written pitch the tune sits on holes 7–10
12th position: F# harp for a song in B minor

How to read this tab

4 blow (↑)
-4 draw (↓)
w h q e s whole · half · quarter · eighth · 16th
q. 3 ~ dotted · triplet · tied
1 + 2 + count: beat and “and”; (1) = keep holding

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Ready

G from bar 61

61 [4/4]

Playing Notes

Plays: section G, line 2 of 2 (bars 61–64, 4 bars) Level variant: a smaller part at an easier level 12th position on a F# harp Whole tab one octave down, into the middle of the harp: at the written pitch the tune sits on holes 7–10 12th position: F# harp for a song in B minor

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How to play the first line of In the Hall of the Mountain King on harmonica

Get a Bm diatonic harmonica
This In the Hall of the Mountain King tab is written for a Bm 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 -5 6 5 6: 5 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 In the Hall of the Mountain King?: A Bm diatonic harmonica. The In the Hall of the Mountain King harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
Is In the Hall of the Mountain King easy to play on harmonica?: This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends. The page has tabs for these levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
What are the first notes of In the Hall of the Mountain King on harmonica?: The first line is 4 -4 5 -5 6 5 6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.

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