What harmonica do I need for The Holly and the Ivy?

A G diatonic harmonica. The The Holly and the Ivy harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.

Is The Holly and the Ivy easy to play on harmonica?

This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.

What are the first notes of The Holly and the Ivy on harmonica?

The first line is 4 4 4 4 -6 6 5 4 4 4 4 -6 6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.

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The Holly and the Ivy Harmonica Tabs

TraditionalKey of GEasyFolk

1 tab · 100 BPM · Free

Key: G Beginner level 100 BPM Free Harmonica Tab

The Holly and the Ivy by Traditional is written for a G diatonic harmonica and uses holes 3–6. It needs no bends. The hardest line to practice is line 8, featuring the notes 5 -5 5 -4. This beginner tab is a great choice for those looking to get comfortable with the harmonica while playing a classic tune.

Harp: G · 1st position
Key: G major
Time: 3/4
Tempo: ♩ = 100
Level: Beginner
Part: complete (16 bars + pickup)

Simplified: 4 of 60 notes changed for an easier register (bars 6, 14) · faithful version: Intermediate

How to read this tab

4 blow (↑)
-4 draw (↓)
w h q e s whole · half · quarter · eighth · 16th
q. 3 ~ dotted · triplet · tied
1 + 2 + count: beat and “and”; (1) = keep holding

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Ready

A from bar P

P [3/4]

B from 8.3+

Playing Notes

Plays: complete (16 bars + pickup) Simplified: 4 of 60 notes changed for an easier register (bars 6, 14) · faithful version: Intermediate

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How to play the first line of The Holly and the Ivy on harmonica

Get a G diatonic harmonica
This The Holly and the Ivy tab is written for a G diatonic harmonica.
Need a G harmonica? See our harmonica guide
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 4 4 4 4 -6 6 5 4 4 4 4 -6 6: 11 blow and 2 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 The Holly and the Ivy?: A G diatonic harmonica. The The Holly and the Ivy harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
Is The Holly and the Ivy easy to play on harmonica?: This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
What are the first notes of The Holly and the Ivy on harmonica?: The first line is 4 4 4 4 -6 6 5 4 4 4 4 -6 6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.