Work Song
[Diatonic Harmonica Song]

The songs at Harmonica Instruction.com range in level from beginning to intermediate to more advanced. This song is designed for a standard 10-hole diatonic harmonica, sometimes referred to as blues harp or short harp. If you would like to learn techniques like Single Notes, Hand Effects, Bending, Breathing, Tongue Blocking, and much more, become a Member at Harmonica Lessons.com for over 175 SONGS & TABS !!


 Advanced Level:

If you don't already own this classic, pick up the Paul Butterfield "East-West" album so that you can hear how the timing and phrasing goes for this melody. The version on the album is played on a "Bb" diatonic harmonica in the key of "F" minor.

 

The "up" arrows indicate blow (exhale) notes and the "down" arrows are for the draw (inhale) notes. The little "b's" under the arrows are flat signs. One "b" is a half step bend and two "b's" are a whole step bend. Remember that not every note is capable of bending the same amount.

The Number and Arrow System