Tears in Heaven
Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton is a heartfelt ballad that showcases emotional depth and musical beauty, making it a perfect piece for harmonica players looking to express raw emotions through their instrument. The melancholic melody and soulful lyrics create a moving experience for both the player and the audience.
How to play the first line of Tears in Heaven on harmonica
Get a A diatonic harmonica
This Tears in Heaven 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 4 6 -6 5: 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 Tears in Heaven?
- A A diatonic harmonica. The Tears in Heaven harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is Tears in Heaven easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of Tears in Heaven on harmonica?
- The first line is 5 4 6 -6 5. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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