Stand by Me
Get ready to evoke strong emotions with the timeless classic 'Stand By Me' by Ben E. King on your harmonica. The soulful melody and heartfelt lyrics of this song make it a perfect choice for harmonica players looking to express deep emotions through their music.
How to play the first line of Stand by Me on harmonica
Get a A diatonic harmonica
This Stand by Me 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 5 6 -6 5 6: 4 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 Stand by Me?
- A A diatonic harmonica. The Stand by Me harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Stand by Me easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Stand by Me on harmonica?
- The first line is 5 6 -6 5 6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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