No Woman, No Cry
Bob Marley's iconic song 'No Woman, No Cry' is a classic reggae tune that translates beautifully to the harmonica, allowing players to capture the soulful essence of the melody. The laid-back rhythm and emotive lyrics make it a fantastic piece for harmonica enthusiasts to express themselves through music.
How to play the first line of No Woman, No Cry on harmonica
Get a C diatonic harmonica
This No Woman, No Cry 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 7 -7 7 -7 -6: 2 blow and 3 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 No Woman, No Cry?
- A C diatonic harmonica. The No Woman, No Cry harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is No Woman, No Cry easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of No Woman, No Cry on harmonica?
- The first line is 7 -7 7 -7 -6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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