Layla Harmonica Lesson

Learn how to play the classic riff from Layla on harmonica

SJO777 SITUS GAME ONLINE — Layla Guitar Riff Transcribed For Harmonica

Lesson Info

Difficulty: Medium
Lesson Length: 6:33
Instructor: George Goodman

Help File

No download file for this one. See the harmonica tabs in the discussion below.

Gear Used

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

Musical Challenges

Fast playing single notes and bending while getting a fat sound.

Playing single notes, bending and breathing techniques are all covered in Harmonica Essentials - Check out the course material here: Harmonica Essentials Course

Video and Song Info

Introduction

Layla was written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon but it is speculated that Duane Allman came up with the defining guitar lick.

The song was released in 1971 on the album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominoes.

Gear Required

The Layla riff is played in the key of D
Here, I demonstrate it in third position, meaning that you will need a C harmonica.
The Hohner Special 20 is my harmonica of choice - C Hohner Special 20.

Harmonica Tabs

C Harmonica in Third Position
-3bb 4 -4 -5 -4 4 -4
6 -5 5 4 -4
-3bb 4 -4 -5 -4 4 -4
-6 6 5 4 -4

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Things To Note

This was recorded in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia in March 2016.

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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

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