Desire (harp solo)

by U2 · posted by Morph

How hard is it?

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How to read this tab — notation key

+: Blow note
−: Draw note
b or ': Half-step bend
bb or '': Two half-step bend
bbb or ''': Three half-step bend
(###): Chord — relevant hole numbers in parentheses
< or *: Push the button in (chromatic harmonica)

Full reference and posting tips in the tab guide.

Tab

U2 - Desire
Harmonica Solo

 ...~~~ means hold note, warble, bend, go crazy etc.

Desire, desire
Desire, desire, alright!
-4 4 -3 (12) -(12) (12) -(12)
-4 4 -3 (12) -(12) (12) -(12)
-4 4 -3 (12) -(12) (12) -(12)
-4 4 -3 (12) -(12) (12) -(12)
Desire, desire, alright!
-4 4 -3 (12) -(12) (12) -(12)
-4 4 -3 (12) -(12) (12) -(12)
-4 4 -3 (12) -(12) (12) -(12)
-4 4 -3...~~~
1 -1 1 -1...~~~ 1


This is the basic starting point. There's a ton of bending and nifty stuff I haven't got my head around yet/didn't know how to tab without making it a mess. You can also play 1 -1 1 -1 instead of  (12) -(12) (12) -(12) but I like the latter.
 
Listen to the song to get the sound exactly right. If you've got some suggestions, please do PM me cause I'm newish at this solo'ing biz.

Play on a harmonica— watch which holes to blow & draw, with sound