Redemption Song
Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song' is a timeless classic that translates beautifully to the harmonica. The haunting melody and powerful lyrics make it a perfect choice for harmonica players looking to evoke emotion and depth in their music. With its simple yet soul-stirring tune, this song is a fantastic opportunity for harmonica enthusiasts to showcase their expressive playing skills.
How to play the first line of Redemption Song on harmonica
Get a G diatonic harmonica
This Redemption Song 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 -6: 0 blow and 1 draw note. 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 Redemption Song?
- A G diatonic harmonica. The Redemption Song harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Redemption Song easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends. The page has tabs for these levels: Beginner, Advanced.
- What are the first notes of Redemption Song on harmonica?
- The first line is -6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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