Michael Row the Boat Ashore
'Michael Row the Boat Ashore' is a timeless folk spiritual that is perfect for harmonica players looking to hone their bending and phrasing skills. The haunting melody and repetitive structure make it a great piece for practicing breath control and dynamics on the harmonica. With its emotive storytelling and simple yet beautiful tune, this song is sure to captivate both players and listeners alike.
How to play the first line of Michael Row the Boat Ashore on harmonica
Get a D diatonic harmonica
This Michael Row the Boat Ashore tab is written for a D 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 5: 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 Michael Row the Boat Ashore?
- A D diatonic harmonica. The Michael Row the Boat Ashore harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Michael Row the Boat Ashore easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Michael Row the Boat Ashore on harmonica?
- The first line is 4 5. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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