What I Got
Sublime's 'What I Got' is a classic ska punk anthem with a catchy melody and laid-back groove that translates beautifully to the harmonica. The song's simple chord progression and upbeat rhythm make it a perfect choice for harmonica players looking to jam along with a feel-good tune and add some cool riffs to their repertoire.
How to play the first line of What I Got on harmonica
Get a D diatonic harmonica
This What I Got tab is written for a D 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, and an apostrophe (-4') is a bend.
Play the first line slowly
The first line is -6 -6 6 -6 6 6: 3 blow and 3 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 What I Got?
- A D diatonic harmonica. The What I Got harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is What I Got easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked intermediate level. Its tab uses bends. The page has tabs for these levels: Intermediate, Advanced.
- What are the first notes of What I Got on harmonica?
- The first line is -6 -6 6 -6 6 6. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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