When the Saints Go Marching In
Get ready to bring the vibrant energy of New Orleans to your harmonica with 'When the Saints Go Marching In'! This classic tune is perfect for harmonica players looking to master bluesy rhythms and catchy melodies. With its iconic melody and simple chord progression, this song is a fantastic choice for honing your bending and improvisation skills on the harmonica.
How to play the first line of When the Saints Go Marching In on harmonica
Get a C diatonic harmonica
This When the Saints Go Marching In 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 4 5 -5: 2 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 When the Saints Go Marching In?
- A C diatonic harmonica. The When the Saints Go Marching In harmonica tab on this page is written for that harp.
- Is When the Saints Go Marching In easy to play on harmonica?
- This song is marked beginner level. Its tab needs no bends.
- What are the first notes of When the Saints Go Marching In on harmonica?
- The first line is 4 5 -5. Plain numbers are blow notes, numbers with a minus sign are draw notes.
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