We Plough the Fields and Scatter Harmonica Tabs
TraditionalKey of G#IntermediateGospel
1 tab · 130 BPM · Free: jump to the tabKey: G#: jump to the tabIntermediate level: jump to the tab130 BPM: jump to the tabFree Harmonica Tab: jump to the tab
We Plough the Fields and Scatter by Traditional is arranged for an Ab diatonic harmonica, using holes 1–9. This tab features bends at -2'', -3'', and -2'. The hardest line comes from line 8, which is -3'' 5 -4 -2'. Focus on getting the bends right, as they are crucial for this piece.
You need a harmonica in Ab
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Hohner Special 20Mid-range
Plastic comb that does not swell, smooth recessed mouthpiece, sold in 13 keys.
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Lower-cost plastic comb with phosphor bronze reeds, in all 12 major keys.
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How to play the first line of We Plough the Fields and Scatter on harmonica
Get an Ab diatonic harmonica
This We Plough the Fields and Scatter tab is written for an Ab diatonic harmonica.
Need an Ab harmonica? See our harmonica guideRead 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.
Play the first line slowly
The first line is 3 4 4 3 3 5 4 3 -2'' 2 -1 1 3: 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.
Questions about this tab
- What harmonica do I need for We Plough the Fields and Scatter?
- An Ab diatonic harmonica. The We Plough the Fields and Scatter harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is We Plough the Fields and Scatter easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked intermediate level. Its tab uses bends.
- What are the first notes of We Plough the Fields and Scatter on harmonica?
- The first line is 3 4 4 3 3 5 4 3 -2'' 2 -1 1 3. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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