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The Boxer

by Simon & Garfunkel•Folk
Key: CAdvanced level88 BPMFree Harmonica Tab

The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel is a classic folk-rock song that features a beautiful melody and poignant lyrics. The harmonica part in this song adds a haunting and soulful element, making it a great choice for harmonica players looking to showcase their expressive playing. With its emotional depth and iconic sound, The Boxer is a fantastic song to learn on the harmonica.

How to play the first line of The Boxer on harmonica

  1. Get a C diatonic harmonica

    This The Boxer tab is written for a C diatonic harmonica.

  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, and an apostrophe (-4') is a bend.

  3. Play the first line slowly

    The first line is 6 6 6 -6 6 5 5 -5: 6 blow and 2 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.

Questions about this tab

What harmonica do I need for The Boxer?
A C diatonic harmonica. The The Boxer harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
Is The Boxer easy to play on harmonica?
This song is marked advanced level. Its tab uses bends.
What are the first notes of The Boxer on harmonica?
The first line is 6 6 6 -6 6 5 5 -5. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.

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