Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf Harmonica Tabs

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The song "Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf" by Traditional is written for a F diatonic harmonica and uses holes 3–6. It needs no bends. One practice hint is to focus on line 3, which is the hardest line, featuring the notes 5 5 -4 -4. This tab is suitable for beginners, providing a great way to familiarize yourself with the instrument while playing a soothing lullaby.

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How to play the first line of Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf on harmonica

  1. Get an F diatonic harmonica

    This Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf tab is written for an F diatonic harmonica.

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  2. 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.

  3. Play the first line slowly

    The first line is 5 -4 -4 4 3 5 5 -4 -4 4 3: 7 blow and 4 draw notes. Play it slowly, one clean note at a time, then match the rhythm of the recording.

  4. 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 Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf?
An F diatonic harmonica. The Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
Is Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf easy to play on harmonica?
This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
What are the first notes of Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf on harmonica?
The first line is 5 -4 -4 4 3 5 5 -4 -4 4 3. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.

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