Summertime
Summertime is a timeless jazz standard that beautifully captures the essence of the season. With its soulful melody and laid-back vibe, this song is a perfect fit for harmonica players looking to express emotion and showcase their bending skills. Get ready to channel the lazy, hazy days of summer with your harmonica as you dive into this classic tune.
How to play the first line of Summertime on harmonica
Get a Am diatonic harmonica
This Summertime tab is written for a Am 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 7: 2 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 Summertime?
- A Am diatonic harmonica. The Summertime harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Summertime easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Summertime on harmonica?
- The first line is 8 7. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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