Mama Tried
Merle Haggard's classic country tune 'Mama Tried' is a harmonica player's dream with its catchy melody and twangy vibe. The harmonica can beautifully mimic the sorrowful tones of the song, adding a soulful touch to the storytelling lyrics. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, 'Mama Tried' offers a great opportunity to practice bending notes and honing your emotional expression on the harmonica.
How to play the first line of Mama Tried on harmonica
Get a C diatonic harmonica
This Mama Tried 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: 2 blow and 0 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 Mama Tried?
- A C diatonic harmonica. The Mama Tried harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Mama Tried 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 Mama Tried on harmonica?
- The first line is 5 6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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