Learn harmonica by ear, Marlboro Man

"How to" a different way.

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Music

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[Knoxx01]

the tab is kind of confusing at first cuz im used to the regular 3 4 -3 3 kinds of tabs

but once you get it down its easier to commit to memory

thanks james, I got a good bit of it down but im still workin on it a bit

[nighttrainjames]

This is old.  I simplified things a lot. Check out anything on "the kitchen door." Thanks for watching. NTJ

[nighttrainjames]

I'm glad you took time to look at other vids:) Every song you learn is a credit to you as a harp player. NTJ

[maxdecimus88]

Hey James, you really got me inspired with this tune, however i have to say i am a bit confused with how you write out your tab. So far i have dechiphered this: (where v is draw/suck)

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4 5 v5 v4

5 6 v6 6 5 7

5 6 v6 6 4

[nighttrainjames]

What's "V"? I relate musical expressions to shapes. The first shape (or musical expression) is merely a triangle. The dark 4 and 5 are the holes. The circle by the 4 displays an S (start). See the horizontal line that connects the 4 and 5? It has a directional arrow, as do the others. Blow 4. Blow 5, then slide back to the 4 to draw. The hypotenuse is created by the blow 5 becomming a draw 4. NTJ

[SiggyMe]

James, Good work and I think your tab is good and after some demonstrations of it, people will get the hang of it. Happy New Year to you and your family. Thanks doc dc

[maxdecimus88]

NTJ, thats cool, i watched your video for about 1/2 hour over and over, i've pretty much got it down, late here now, so i'll have another bash tomorrow... BTW, i have checked out your other video and they are 5 stars!

ps. yes, the "v" is just indiating a draw, all the rest are blow. I can see how your tab method can be useful to help commit the tune to memory as you can imagine 'riding' the different shapes.