The Old Rugged Cross
George Bennard's timeless hymn, 'The Old Rugged Cross,' is a beloved classic that resonates with its powerful message of redemption and hope. With its emotive melody and simple structure, this song is perfect for harmonica players looking to express heartfelt emotion through their music. The soulful and poignant nature of 'The Old Rugged Cross' makes it an excellent choice for harmonica enthusiasts seeking to connect with the spiritual essence of music.
How to play the first line of The Old Rugged Cross on harmonica
Get a C diatonic harmonica
This The Old Rugged Cross tab is written for a C 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 -7 7: 1 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 The Old Rugged Cross?
- A C diatonic harmonica. The The Old Rugged Cross harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is The Old Rugged Cross easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends. The page has tabs for these levels: Beginner, Intermediate.
- What are the first notes of The Old Rugged Cross on harmonica?
- The first line is -7 7. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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