Clapping In Time

by Joan Bowen & Lyn McCarthy · posted by TIN_MAN

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

CLAPPING IN TIME	JOAN BOWEN & LYN MCCARTHY


VERSE 1

 5   5    5  -5   6
Can you clap in time? 

 6    -5   5  -5
Clap–ping is fun, 

 -5    5     -4  5  4  4
Clap–ping’s for ev–ry–one. 

 5   5    5   -5  6
Can you keep the beat? 

 6    -5   5  -5     -5   5   -4   4
Clap–ping is sweet. Clap–ping in time.

 4   4    4   4    6
Can you clap this one? 

6  6    6    6   -4
I can clap this one! (clap)

 5   5   5    -5   6
Can you keep the beat_

 6    -5   5  -5     -5  5   -4   4
Clap–ping in time, Clap–ping in time! 


VERSE 2


Can you click in time? Clicking is fun etc.
Can you click this one? (click rhythm with tongue)


VERSE 3


Can you stamp in time? Stamping is fun etc.
Can you stamp this one? (stamp rhythm)


VERSE 4


Can you snap in time?  Snapping is fun etc.
Can you snap this one? (snap with fingers)


VERSE 5


Can you slap in time? Slapping is fun etc.
Can you slap this one? (slap hands against thighs)

ENJOY!!

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