The House of the Rising Sun
The iconic song 'The House of the Rising Sun' by The Animals is a classic in the world of blues and rock music. With its haunting melody and melancholic lyrics, this song is a perfect choice for harmonica players looking to delve into the emotional depth of the instrument. The simple yet powerful harmonica riffs in this song capture the essence of the blues, making it a must-learn piece for any harmonica enthusiast.
How to play the first line of The House of the Rising Sun on harmonica
Get a Am diatonic harmonica
This The House of the Rising Sun 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 -6 -6 -7 7 8 -8 -6 -6: 2 blow and 6 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 House of the Rising Sun?
- A Am diatonic harmonica. The The House of the Rising Sun harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is The House of the Rising Sun easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of The House of the Rising Sun on harmonica?
- The first line is -6 -6 -7 7 8 -8 -6 -6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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