Concerning Hobbits

by Howard Shore · posted by stefan.schoeman

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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

Key: D (1st Position - matches original soundtrack)
Note: Can also be played on a C harp. No bends required.

[Intro - Optional Strings]
 4   6   7   6
 4   6   7   4  -4

[Main Whistle Theme]
 4  -4   5   6   5  -4   4
 5   6  -6   7  -7   6   5  -5   5  -4
 4  -4   5   6   5  -4   4  -4   4
 5   6  -6   6   5   5  -4   4  -4   4

[Bridge - Fiddle Melody]
 4   7  -7   8   8   8  -9  -7   7  -7
-6  -6  -7   7  -6   5  -4
 7  -7   8   8  -9   8  -7   7  -7
 7   7   7   8   7  -7  -6   5  -4
 4  -4   5   6  -6   7  -7   6   5  -4
 4  -4   5   6  -6   7  -7  -6   5  -4   4

[Outro - Main Theme]
 4  -4   5   6   5  -4   4
 5   6  -6   7  -7   6   5  -5   5  -4
 4  -4   5   6   5  -4   4  -4   4
 5   6  -6   6   5   5  -4   4

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