Imagine by John Lennon Transcribed For Harmonica

Difficulty: Single Notes
Lesson Length: 3:01
Instructor: George Goodman

The following link supplies the chords, lyrics and the harmonica tabs for Imagine.
Imagine Chords, Lyrics and Tabs download pdf - for educational purposes only.

I am using a C harmonica played in first position for Imagine. This one is a Hohner Special 20.

Single notes sound best here. The Lip Pucker technique is the way to go for that.

High notes can be challenging and you want to avoid a thin sound. Support from the diaphragm makes the higher octave versions fuller.

Playing single notes and Breathing Techniques are all covered in Harmonica Essentials - Check out the course material here: Harmonica Essentials Course

INTRODUCTION

* Imagine is classic John Lennon from his solo album Imagine.
* Simply one of the greatest songs of all time.
* Recorded at Lennon's home studio at Tittenhurst Park in May, 1971.
* Musicians included Klaus Voorman on bass, Alan White on drums and Flux Fiddlers on strings.

Before getting started, grab a copy of the chords, lyrics and harmonica tabs from the Help File link above.

0:21 - Harmonica - Key of C

Pick the position and key harmonica.

The song is in the key of C and I'm going to play in 1st position so you need a C harmonica.

There are no sharps or flat or accidentals. All the notes are available on the harmonica without need of bending.

0:45 - Jam Through

Starting off with a blow 6, play through the melody on harmonica with me.

Let me know if there's a favorite song of yours that you would like to see covered.

Stay In Tune. Peace.
George

Things To Note

This was recorded in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia. Yeah we've moved around a bit.

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I hope you enjoyed the video. George's Tip Jar is open.

Right on. See you in the next one.

Peace,

George