Out on the Weekend
Neil Young's 'Out on the Weekend' is a classic folk rock tune that features a haunting harmonica melody throughout the song. The melancholic vibe and slow tempo make it a perfect piece for harmonica players to showcase their emotive playing skills. The harmonica part in this song beautifully complements the guitar and vocals, adding a soulful touch to the overall sound.
How to play the first line of Out on the Weekend on harmonica
Get a A diatonic harmonica
This Out on the Weekend tab is written for a A 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 -8 8 8 -8 7 6: 4 blow and 2 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 Out on the Weekend?
- A A diatonic harmonica. The Out on the Weekend harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Out on the Weekend easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Out on the Weekend on harmonica?
- The first line is -8 8 8 -8 7 6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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