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Waltzing Matilda

by Christina Macpherson•Folk
Key: FAdvanced level100 BPMFree Harmonica Tab

Waltzing Matilda is a beloved Australian folk song known for its catchy melody and poignant lyrics. The song's simple yet emotive tune makes it a perfect choice for harmonica players looking to evoke a sense of nostalgia and storytelling through their music. With its iconic melody, Waltzing Matilda is a great piece for harmonica enthusiasts to practice bending notes and adding their own expressive flair.

How to play the first line of Waltzing Matilda on harmonica

  1. Get a F diatonic harmonica

    This Waltzing Matilda tab is written for a F 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 5 5 5 5 -4 -4: 4 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 Waltzing Matilda?
A F diatonic harmonica. The Waltzing Matilda harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
Is Waltzing Matilda easy to play on harmonica?
This song is marked advanced level. Its tab uses bends.
What are the first notes of Waltzing Matilda on harmonica?
The first line is 5 5 5 5 -4 -4. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.

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