The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Dive into the haunting tale of 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' by Gordon Lightfoot on your harmonica. This iconic folk ballad is rich in storytelling and emotion, making it a fantastic choice for harmonica players looking to convey deep feelings through their music. The melancholic melody and evocative lyrics of this song create a perfect opportunity for harmonica players to showcase their expressiveness and skill.
How to play the first line of The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald on harmonica
Get a Bm diatonic harmonica
This The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald tab is written for a Bm 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 -8 -8 -8: 0 blow and 4 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 Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald?
- A Bm diatonic harmonica. The The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald on harmonica?
- The first line is -6 -8 -8 -8. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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