La Belle Hélène

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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

From Offenbach's Opera : La Belle Hélène.

This Opera is dealing with Helen of Troy and the Prince Paris.

It's Paris' song.

The rhythm is the one of a valse, so when there is a space, make a little pause.

You can also listen to the file I have posted : La Belle Hélène, to understand the rhythm.


3 4 -4 5   5 -5   6 5   5 -5   6 5   5 -4 4 -4 4

3 4 -4 5   5 -5   6 5   5 -5   6 5   5 -4 4 -4 4

4 4 7   4 -5 -6 6   6 -6   6 -5 5 -5 6   -5 5

4 4 7   4 -5 -6 6   6 -6   6 -5 5 -5 6   -5 5 

-4 5 -5   4 5 -4   4 4

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