Tag Archives: Harp tab

Jesu Joy Of Man’s Desiring – J.S. Bach [..with revised tab]

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Wilf

Hark, what peaceful music rings! [To the Memory of the great Herbert Harris, Choirmaster and Organist of All Saints Church, Harpenden, UK]. Welcome to the Harp Surgery, where one minute we’re honking the blues and next minute we’re power harping on … Continue reading →

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Land Of My Fathers (Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau)

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Wilf

Pleidiol wyf i’m gwlad If you’ve ever witnessed a rugby match involving the Welsh national team, you’ll be familiar with the stirring melody that is the National Anthem of Wales, Land Of My Fathers. Happy St.David’s Day! Irrespective of allegiances, it’s a … Continue reading →

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I Feel Good (I Got You)…[with tab]

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Wilf

Funkin’ it up on the blues harmonica What shall we play now? Well, as the late great James Brown put it, whatever we play, it’s got to be funky! Wise words from a guy who learned harmonica as a kid; as well as the guitar, … Continue reading →

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Auld Lang Syne – Happy New Year from The Harp Surgery!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Wilf

Should old acquaintance be forgot.. The Harp Surgery team would like to wish all our fans a very Happy New Year 2012. From The Good Doctor, Otis The Mailman (left), Our Monica and The Riverboat Captain, we hope the new … Continue reading →

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Country Harmonica – First Steps

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Wilf

I’m going up the country, baby do you wanna go? So you’re a blues harp player and you’ve been asked to cover a country tune. Or perhaps the blues got you started on the harp, but now you want to try something different. Either way, … Continue reading →

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That’s All Folks!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Wilf

Looney Tunes outro on harmonica Otis has been telling us about a Surf Guitarist he heard busking in the underground walkway under London’s Science Museum. Apparently he was so good, you just wanted to jump in the soup and slide. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grate – First Steps On Those High End Holes

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Wilf

How strange the sound Young Malcolm called into the Harp Surgery today, hot on the heels of our Harpin’ By The Sea event. Having witnessed Will Greener’s performance of Amazing Grace, he was keen to revisit the tune from scratch. … Continue reading →

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Harp The Herald Angels Sing!

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Wilf

Christmas Carols on the diatonic harmonica In thanks to everyone who has tuned in to the Harp Surgery this year, we would like to share some seasonal music with you. So grab your harps (and maybe a friend with a harp) and let’s look at … Continue reading →

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The Addams Family Theme [..with tab]

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Wilf

REISSUED POST They’re creepy and they’re kooky Get with it gang – it’s Halloween! As we can see, the Doc has been busy working on his ghoulish face painting skills. Meanwhile Elwood has been imitating a two-stroke chainsaw engine on a low … Continue reading →

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Culture Club Harmonica I – Church Of The Poison Mind [..with tab]

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Wilf

The Harp Surgery has had a number of enquiries regarding the harp riffs used in Culture Club’s hits and who was responsible for them. The culprit was Judd Lander, a harp player from Liverpool who managed to ingratiate himself with … Continue reading →

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