What harmonica do I need for Molly Malone?

A G diatonic harmonica. The Molly Malone harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.

Is Molly Malone easy to play on harmonica?

This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.

What are the first notes of Molly Malone on harmonica?

The first line is 3 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -5. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.

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Molly Malone Harmonica Tabs

TraditionalKey of GEasyFolk

1 tab · 149 BPM · Free

Key: G Beginner level 149 BPM Free Harmonica Tab

The song "Molly Malone" by Traditional is arranged for a G diatonic harmonica and utilizes holes 3–9. It needs no bends. One of the hardest lines to master is line 6, which includes the notes 5 -4 4, so be sure to practice that section thoroughly. This arrangement is suitable for beginner players, providing a great starting point for honing your harmonica skills.

Harp: G · 1st position
Key: G major
Time: 3/4
Tempo: ♩ = 149
Level: Beginner
Part: complete (24 bars + pickup)

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

A from bar P

P [3/4]

B from 8.3

C from 16.3

Level 1 · Notes: the tab waits for you.

Playing Notes

Plays: complete (24 bars + pickup)

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How to play the first line of Molly Malone on harmonica

Get a G diatonic harmonica
This Molly Malone tab is written for a G diatonic harmonica.
Need a G harmonica? See our harmonica guide
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 3 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -5: 8 blow and 5 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 Molly Malone?: A G diatonic harmonica. The Molly Malone harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
Is Molly Malone easy to play on harmonica?: This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
What are the first notes of Molly Malone on harmonica?: The first line is 3 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -5. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.