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Bad to the Bone RIFF

by Muddy Waters · posted by Seuk

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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
This is the main riff for Bad to the Bone/ Mannish Boy/ Hoochie-Coochie Man.

-2 4 3 -3 -2 -2 -2

It takes a bit of practice to do it fluidly.
Play on a harmonica— watch which holes to blow & draw, with sound

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