On Top of Old Smoky
Get ready to channel the soulful essence of folk music with 'On Top of Old Smoky' on your harmonica. This classic tune's melancholic melody and simple yet emotive lyrics make it a perfect piece for harmonica players to express raw emotions through their instrument. With its slow pace and clear notes, this song allows harmonica enthusiasts to focus on breath control and dynamics, making it a delightful piece to master on the harmonica.
How to play the first line of On Top of Old Smoky on harmonica
Get a G diatonic harmonica
This On Top of Old Smoky tab is written for a G 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: 1 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 On Top of Old Smoky?
- A G diatonic harmonica. The On Top of Old Smoky harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is On Top of Old Smoky easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of On Top of Old Smoky on harmonica?
- The first line is 4. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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