Joy to the World

Learn to play "Joy to the World" by Lowell Mason on harmonica. This harmonica tab includes coordinated lyrics and is perfect for harmonica players of all skill levels.

How to play the first line of Joy to the World on harmonica

  1. Get a D diatonic harmonica

    This Joy to the World tab is written for a D diatonic harmonica.

  2. 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.

  3. Play the first line slowly

    The first line is 7 -7 -6: 1 blow and 2 draw notes. Play it slowly, one clean note at a time, then match the rhythm of the recording.

  4. 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 Joy to the World?
A D diatonic harmonica. The Joy to the World harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
Is Joy to the World easy to play on harmonica?
This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
What are the first notes of Joy to the World on harmonica?
The first line is 7 -7 -6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.

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