Tab Translator

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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

You can translate any melody tab that you don't see on HarpTabs. All you need is the sheet music (specifically piano) which can be easily found on Google for free.

Look at whatever notes are on the page. Then use this translation key:

(only works for diatonic harps in the key of C)

Hole 1: blow: C draw: D

Hole 2: blow: E draw: G

Hole 3: blow: G draw: B

Hole 4: blow: C draw: D

Hole 5: blow: E draw: F

Hole 6: blow: G draw: A

Hole 7: blow: B draw: C

Hole 8: blow: D draw: E

Hole 9: blow: F#(sharp) draw: G

Hole 10: blow: A draw: C