Sunshine on My Shoulders
'Sunshine on My Shoulders' by John Denver is a timeless classic known for its beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics. The gentle, soothing vibe of this song makes it perfect for harmonica players to express emotion and create a peaceful atmosphere. The simple yet memorable tune is great for practicing bending notes and playing with expression on the harmonica.
How to play the first line of Sunshine on My Shoulders on harmonica
Get a A diatonic harmonica
This Sunshine on My Shoulders 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 -6 7: 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 Sunshine on My Shoulders?
- A A diatonic harmonica. The Sunshine on My Shoulders harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Sunshine on My Shoulders easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Sunshine on My Shoulders on harmonica?
- The first line is 5 6 6 -6 7. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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