Irish Harmonica Tabs
The latest additions added to the Harmonica ebooks for the key of ''C'' are-
Tonnta - [Amble]
Lonely Island
Schoolyard days
Mary's Pub
Oh Love - [ Kingfishr ]
Mariner boy
Shot in the dark
Killeagh [ Kingfishr ]
Diamonds and roses
Tonnta - [Amble]
Lonely Island
Schoolyard days
Mary's Pub
Oh Love - [ Kingfishr ]
Mariner boy
Shot in the dark
Killeagh [ Kingfishr ]
Diamonds and roses
Harmonica Tabs For Popular Irish Folk Songs. All the sheet music tabs are in the key of C and are for the standard 10 hole harmonica.
Depending on how popular the ebook is, I may produce another in the key of D or G.
Allthough not as common as the tin whistle or fiddle, the harmonica has been played in Irish folk for traditional jigs, reels, and ballads.
The price of this ebook is €7.60 which is about the same in dollars
Depending on how popular the ebook is, I may produce another in the key of D or G.
Allthough not as common as the tin whistle or fiddle, the harmonica has been played in Irish folk for traditional jigs, reels, and ballads.
- Used in traditional dance tunes and slow airs.
The price of this ebook is €7.60 which is about the same in dollars
Here are short, harmonica-focused descriptions of each song—written to capture the feel, mood, and style of how they sound when played on harp, especially in folk and Irish tradition:
Grace – A tender, mournful ballad with a slow, expressive melody. On the harmonica it sounds emotional and breathy, with long sustained notes full of sorrow and love.
The Night Visiting Song – Soft, nostalgic, and intimate. On harp it becomes a gentle nocturnal melody with tender bends and a quiet, haunting sweetness.
Fiesta (The Pogues) – Upbeat, brassy, full of drunken carnival energy. On harmonica it’s playful, fast, and lively with bursts of bright ornamentation.
Botany Bay – A sea-farewell emigrant tune. Played on harp, the melody is wistful and lilting, like ocean waves carrying the listener away.
The Homes Of Donegal – A warm, sentimental song of belonging. On harmonica it feels homely and comforting, with a steady melodic pulse.
The Fields Of Athenry – A tragic yet proud anthem. On harp it rings solemn but beautiful, with long emotional notes that linger in the air.
Campfire In The Dark (The Fureys) – Cozy and reflective. On the harmonica it feels like a soft flicker of melody in a quiet night, glowing and gentle.
The Rattlin’ Bog – Fast, humorous, repetitive. On harp it becomes a lively, tongue-twisting tune with quick riff-like patterns.
Both Sides of Tweed (Mary Black) – Smooth and peaceful, expressing unity and calm. On harmonica it flows like a gentle conversation, soft and airy.
Isle Of Innisfree (Dublin City Ramblers) – Dreamy and romantic. On the harmonica it feels like drifting mist over water—delicate and serene.
Gold And Silver Days (Paddy Reilly) – Nostalgic and affectionate. On harp the melody breathes with bittersweet emotion and warm tone.
Pat Murphy's Meadow – A youthful love tune with sadness beneath. On harp it sings with gentle melancholy and soft ornamented phrasing.
Dancing At The Crossroads – Celebratory and rhythmic. On the harmonica it feels bright and dance-like, with a foot-tapping pulse.
Fisherman’s Blues (The Waterboys) – Free-spirited and earthy. On harp it feels bluesy with a folk edge—raw, wistful, and lively.
Moonlight In Mayo (The Barleycorn) – Sweet and romantic. On harmonica it has a tender glow like moonlit air—soft, lyrical, and slow.
Any Tipperary Town (Daniel O’Donnell) – Cheerful, lightweight, and friendly. On harp it’s easy-going with a sunny melodic simplicity.
You’ll Never Walk Alone – Bold, uplifting, resolute. On the harmonica it becomes warm, strong, and almost hymn-like with swelling breath.
Teddy O’Neill (Dolores Keane) – Delicate and sentimental. On harp the melody feels like a soft personal memory—gentle and fragile.
If We Only Had Old Ireland Over Here – Bright and nostalgic for distant home. On harmonica it rings with cheerful longing and spirited phrasing.
Beeswing (Christy Moore) – Poetic, wandering, wistful. On harp it’s soulful with gentle bends that convey heartache and tenderness.
Weile Waile (The Dubliners) – A darkly comic tragic ballad. On the harmonica it becomes eerie yet playful—minor and mournful with a wink.
White Orange And Green – Proud and passionate. On harp it delivers an energetic patriotic lilt with strong melodic emphasis.
Lovely Derry On The Banks Of The Foyle – Grand and scenic. On harmonica it flows wide and lyrical like a river winding slowly.
The Peatbog Soldiers (Luke Kelly) – Deep, resolute, and sorrowful. On harp it’s powerful with slow, heavy breath that carries a sense of endurance.
The Turfman From Ardee – Lighthearted and rustic. On harmonica it has a cheerful rural bounce, quick and playful.
Amhrán na bhFiann – The Irish national anthem. On harp it sounds noble and stately, with strong steady phrasing and solemn dignity.
The Frost Is All Over (Planxty) – A traditional D-mixolydian style dance tune. This one on harp is bright, quick, and sparkling like frost in sunlight.
The Belfast Brigade (Christy Moore) – Bold, martial, resolute. On harmonica it’s rhythmic and forthright with a strong march-like drive.
The Black Velvet Band – A pub-classic sing-along. On harmonica it’s bouncy, rhythmic, and spirited—perfect for session playing.
The Broad Majestic Shannon (The Pogues) – Romantic and reflective. On harp it flows like a meandering river, with gentle sweeps of melody.
Bunclody (The Dubliners) – Old-style pastoral lament. On harmonica it is hauntingly beautiful, with slow, yearning phrases.
The Ferryman – A sentimental Dublin classic. On harp it has an easy lilt with gentle rises and dips like waves on the Liffey.
Mush Mush – Cheerful and humorous. On harmonica it’s upbeat and fun, with catchy repetitive phrasing.
Boolavogue – Dramatic and historical. On harp it’s solemn and intense, capturing heroism and loss.
You’re Going Out The Same Way You Came In – Lively and witty. On harmonica it’s playful and brisk with comedic energy.
Don’t Give Up Till It’s Over – Encouraging and upbeat. On harp it’s lively and spirited, with bright optimistic phrasing.
The Galway Races – Fast, merry, storytelling rhythm. On harmonica it’s a jaunty sprint of a tune, light, festive,
Home Boys Home – Cheerful and rhythmic, it plays with a jaunty bounce on the harmonica, full of lively accents and foot-tapping phrasing.
If You’re Irish Come Into The Parlor – Friendly and welcoming with a warm, inviting melody — bright, bouncy, and perfect for a light-hearted session feel.
I Remember You Singing This Song – Soft and nostalgic — when played on harp it becomes tender and wistful, almost like a musical memory drifting back.
God Save Ireland – Bold and spirited — works well with strong breath support and confidently phrased melody lines.
Kitty (The Pogues) – Gentle, sad, and emotionally weighted — on harmonica it becomes a slow, aching melody with delicate bends.
Three Score And Ten – Solemn and maritime — the harp gives it a windswept, oceanic sound with long, swaying notes like waves.
Hand Me Down My Bible / Salonica – Upbeat and punchy — great for strong rhythmic breath patterns and crisp articulation.
A Rainy Night In Soho – Romantic and smoky — on harmonica it sounds dreamy and mellow, with a soft jazz-tinged warmth.
Take Me Home To Mayo – Gentle and heartfelt — the harp fills it with a longing, emotional tone, perfect for bending and expressive phrasing.
The Streets Of New York – Narrative and emotional — the harmonica gives it a storyteller’s voice, with slow careful notes full of feeling.
Transmetropolitan (The Pogues) – Fast, punk-folk melodic movement — on harp it becomes lively, boisterous, and defiant.
Streams Of Whiskey – Upbeat Pogues swagger — playful, bright, and rowdy on harmonica with quick melodic bursts.
The Last Great Love Song (Finbar Furey) – Deep, tender ballad — the harp gives it a trembling emotional resonance with slow expressive bends.
The Button Pusher (The Dubliners) – Light and humorous — on harp it’s bouncy and cheeky, with bright little melodic hops.
Freedom Walk – Uplifting and determined — the harmonica voice here is bold, steady, and optimistic.
Rifles Of The I.R.A. – Strong and historical — best played with emphatic breath rhythm and a dark-toned melodic delivery.
Far Away In Australia – Emigrant’s lament — the harmonica gives it a soft, drifting sadness and a lingering wistful tone.
The Ash Grove – Classic pastoral melody — airy, elegant, almost classical on harmonica with smooth flowing phrasing.
Where The Three Counties Meet – Traditional dance-like tune — bright, agile, and lively with quick fingering and tight articulation.
Ringsend Rose – Sweet and affectionate — the harp gives it a tender lyrical quality, gentle and loving.
Leaving Nancy – Heart-wrenchingly sad — on harmonica it becomes a slow tear-carrying melody, full of longing.
Shanagolden – A tragic love ballad — soft and haunting with emotional bends and breath-soaked tone.
The Old House – Deeply nostalgic — the harmonica voice makes it intimate, quiet, and reflective.
The Star Of The Co. Down – Bright Irish classic — upbeat with crisp ornamentation and lively melodic hops.
My Forever Friend – Simple and sentimental — on harp it’s warm, comforting, and easy to play with sincerity.
The Old Claddagh Ring – Soft, slow sentimental melody — the harp adds understated emotional weight with mellow tone.
The Song With No Name (Shane MacGowan) – Sparse and reflective — on harmonica it sounds raw, intimate, and soulful.
Lullaby Of London – Dark lullaby — on harp it becomes gently eerie, almost dreamlike with minor-tinged bends.
The Body Of An American – Bold, rousing Pogues anthem — loud, brassy on harmonica with a rallying feel.
Jock Stewart – Strong and cheerful — plays with an upbeat swagger, perfect for a pub sing-along style.
Now I'm Easy / The Cocky Farmer – Soft, humble storytelling tune — on harp it’s gentle, pastoral, and heartfelt.
The Recruiting Sergeant – March-like and direct — harmonica gives it a brisk rhythmic pulse with a militaristic feel.
The Sick Bed Of Cuchulann – Dramatic, jagged Pogues melody — on harp it’s edgy, intense, and full of character.
Irish Soldier Boy – Poignant and patriotic — slow, emotional, and sincere on harmonica.
Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway – Humorous and bittersweet — the harp emphasizes its playful bouncing rhythm.
I Will Love You (The Fureys) – Romantic and pure — on harmonica it’s warm, breathy, and emotionally soothing.
Dreaming My Dreams Of You – Soft country-style ballad — harp gives it a gentle drifting sweetness.
The Hills Of Donegal – Rooted in homeland pride — sounds rich and expansive on harmonica with a glowing tone.
Mary From Dungloe – Soft Irish love song — on harp it’s tender, sweet, and sentimental.
Summer In Dublin – Reflective city ballad — harmonica gives it a nostalgic and airy urban melancholy.
21 Years – A sorrowful tale — on harp it’s slow, weighted, and emotionally heavy.
Skibbereen – Deeply emotional famine song — harmonica brings out its heartbreak through slow bending notes.
The Sea Around Us – Maritime classic — rolling and buoyant on harmonica, like waves shifting beneath melody.
When You Were Sweet Sixteen / Dirty Old Town – Two sentimental classics often paired — the harp pulls out soft love tones and dreamy old-world warmth.
Cod Liver Oil And The Orange Juice – Bright and comedic — playful and cheeky on harmonica with bouncy phrasing.
The Galway Races – Fast celebratory tune — spirited, quick, breath-energetic and lively on the harp.
McAlpine’s Fusiliers – Strong rhythmic workers’ ballad — harmonica gives it a steady, deliberate pulse.
Fiddler’s Green – Gentle sailor’s farewell — warm, comforting, and sweet on harmonica with a soft trailing sadness.
She Moved Through The Fair – A haunting, ancient melody that on harmonica becomes airy, mystical, and ethereal, with slow bends that evoke an almost ghostlike floating tone.
Molly Malone – Bright, sweet, and instantly recognizable — on harp it has a friendly lilting swing with clean melodic phrasing and gentle vibrato.
Galway Girl – Upbeat and fun — the harmonica gives this tune a dancing energy with fast articulation and playful ornamentation.
Red Is The Rose – A slow romantic ballad — the harp gives it a warm, tender tone, perfect for deep emotional bends and breathy sustain.
Roddy McCorley – Proud and resolute — played on harmonica it’s strong, march-like, and bold with confident phrasing and bright bursts of melody.
Lord Of The Dance – Lively and joyful — great for crisp rhythmic tongue-blocking and spirited, bouncy notes.
Meet Me At The Pillar – Soft and romantic — the harmonica gives it a melancholy sweetness with gentle bends and flowing legato phrasing.
Red Rose Café – Cheerful and nostalgic — on harp it has a warm, session-style ease with steady melody and simple elegance.
The Streets Of London – A reflective, compassionate ballad — harmonica turns it into a soft, introspective walk through the melody with smooth sustained notes.
Irish Soldier Laddie – A gentle military ballad — on harp it’s stately and sentimental with a grounded, warm tone.
I Wish I Had Someone To Love Me – Slow and heartbreaking — the harmonica brings out deep emotional vulnerability with aching drawn notes and expressive vibrato.
Galway Bay – Wide and sweeping melody — harmonica gives it a drifting seaside calm with soft, floating tones.
The Humors Of Whiskey – Warm, spirited, slightly mischievous — on harp it’s bright and playful, like a musical wink.
Joe McDonnell – Powerful and sorrowful — harmonica gives this one a slow, heavy emotional weight, almost like a lament.
The Parting Glass – Deeply moving farewell tune — on harmonica the melody becomes timeless, soulful, and noble with slow wistful bends.
It’s A Long Way To Tipperary – Cheerful marching song — on harp it’s bright, tuneful, and jaunty with an upbeat marching tempo and a smile in every note.
Grace – A tender, mournful ballad with a slow, expressive melody. On the harmonica it sounds emotional and breathy, with long sustained notes full of sorrow and love.
The Night Visiting Song – Soft, nostalgic, and intimate. On harp it becomes a gentle nocturnal melody with tender bends and a quiet, haunting sweetness.
Fiesta (The Pogues) – Upbeat, brassy, full of drunken carnival energy. On harmonica it’s playful, fast, and lively with bursts of bright ornamentation.
Botany Bay – A sea-farewell emigrant tune. Played on harp, the melody is wistful and lilting, like ocean waves carrying the listener away.
The Homes Of Donegal – A warm, sentimental song of belonging. On harmonica it feels homely and comforting, with a steady melodic pulse.
The Fields Of Athenry – A tragic yet proud anthem. On harp it rings solemn but beautiful, with long emotional notes that linger in the air.
Campfire In The Dark (The Fureys) – Cozy and reflective. On the harmonica it feels like a soft flicker of melody in a quiet night, glowing and gentle.
The Rattlin’ Bog – Fast, humorous, repetitive. On harp it becomes a lively, tongue-twisting tune with quick riff-like patterns.
Both Sides of Tweed (Mary Black) – Smooth and peaceful, expressing unity and calm. On harmonica it flows like a gentle conversation, soft and airy.
Isle Of Innisfree (Dublin City Ramblers) – Dreamy and romantic. On the harmonica it feels like drifting mist over water—delicate and serene.
Gold And Silver Days (Paddy Reilly) – Nostalgic and affectionate. On harp the melody breathes with bittersweet emotion and warm tone.
Pat Murphy's Meadow – A youthful love tune with sadness beneath. On harp it sings with gentle melancholy and soft ornamented phrasing.
Dancing At The Crossroads – Celebratory and rhythmic. On the harmonica it feels bright and dance-like, with a foot-tapping pulse.
Fisherman’s Blues (The Waterboys) – Free-spirited and earthy. On harp it feels bluesy with a folk edge—raw, wistful, and lively.
Moonlight In Mayo (The Barleycorn) – Sweet and romantic. On harmonica it has a tender glow like moonlit air—soft, lyrical, and slow.
Any Tipperary Town (Daniel O’Donnell) – Cheerful, lightweight, and friendly. On harp it’s easy-going with a sunny melodic simplicity.
You’ll Never Walk Alone – Bold, uplifting, resolute. On the harmonica it becomes warm, strong, and almost hymn-like with swelling breath.
Teddy O’Neill (Dolores Keane) – Delicate and sentimental. On harp the melody feels like a soft personal memory—gentle and fragile.
If We Only Had Old Ireland Over Here – Bright and nostalgic for distant home. On harmonica it rings with cheerful longing and spirited phrasing.
Beeswing (Christy Moore) – Poetic, wandering, wistful. On harp it’s soulful with gentle bends that convey heartache and tenderness.
Weile Waile (The Dubliners) – A darkly comic tragic ballad. On the harmonica it becomes eerie yet playful—minor and mournful with a wink.
White Orange And Green – Proud and passionate. On harp it delivers an energetic patriotic lilt with strong melodic emphasis.
Lovely Derry On The Banks Of The Foyle – Grand and scenic. On harmonica it flows wide and lyrical like a river winding slowly.
The Peatbog Soldiers (Luke Kelly) – Deep, resolute, and sorrowful. On harp it’s powerful with slow, heavy breath that carries a sense of endurance.
The Turfman From Ardee – Lighthearted and rustic. On harmonica it has a cheerful rural bounce, quick and playful.
Amhrán na bhFiann – The Irish national anthem. On harp it sounds noble and stately, with strong steady phrasing and solemn dignity.
The Frost Is All Over (Planxty) – A traditional D-mixolydian style dance tune. This one on harp is bright, quick, and sparkling like frost in sunlight.
The Belfast Brigade (Christy Moore) – Bold, martial, resolute. On harmonica it’s rhythmic and forthright with a strong march-like drive.
The Black Velvet Band – A pub-classic sing-along. On harmonica it’s bouncy, rhythmic, and spirited—perfect for session playing.
The Broad Majestic Shannon (The Pogues) – Romantic and reflective. On harp it flows like a meandering river, with gentle sweeps of melody.
Bunclody (The Dubliners) – Old-style pastoral lament. On harmonica it is hauntingly beautiful, with slow, yearning phrases.
The Ferryman – A sentimental Dublin classic. On harp it has an easy lilt with gentle rises and dips like waves on the Liffey.
Mush Mush – Cheerful and humorous. On harmonica it’s upbeat and fun, with catchy repetitive phrasing.
Boolavogue – Dramatic and historical. On harp it’s solemn and intense, capturing heroism and loss.
You’re Going Out The Same Way You Came In – Lively and witty. On harmonica it’s playful and brisk with comedic energy.
Don’t Give Up Till It’s Over – Encouraging and upbeat. On harp it’s lively and spirited, with bright optimistic phrasing.
The Galway Races – Fast, merry, storytelling rhythm. On harmonica it’s a jaunty sprint of a tune, light, festive,
Home Boys Home – Cheerful and rhythmic, it plays with a jaunty bounce on the harmonica, full of lively accents and foot-tapping phrasing.
If You’re Irish Come Into The Parlor – Friendly and welcoming with a warm, inviting melody — bright, bouncy, and perfect for a light-hearted session feel.
I Remember You Singing This Song – Soft and nostalgic — when played on harp it becomes tender and wistful, almost like a musical memory drifting back.
God Save Ireland – Bold and spirited — works well with strong breath support and confidently phrased melody lines.
Kitty (The Pogues) – Gentle, sad, and emotionally weighted — on harmonica it becomes a slow, aching melody with delicate bends.
Three Score And Ten – Solemn and maritime — the harp gives it a windswept, oceanic sound with long, swaying notes like waves.
Hand Me Down My Bible / Salonica – Upbeat and punchy — great for strong rhythmic breath patterns and crisp articulation.
A Rainy Night In Soho – Romantic and smoky — on harmonica it sounds dreamy and mellow, with a soft jazz-tinged warmth.
Take Me Home To Mayo – Gentle and heartfelt — the harp fills it with a longing, emotional tone, perfect for bending and expressive phrasing.
The Streets Of New York – Narrative and emotional — the harmonica gives it a storyteller’s voice, with slow careful notes full of feeling.
Transmetropolitan (The Pogues) – Fast, punk-folk melodic movement — on harp it becomes lively, boisterous, and defiant.
Streams Of Whiskey – Upbeat Pogues swagger — playful, bright, and rowdy on harmonica with quick melodic bursts.
The Last Great Love Song (Finbar Furey) – Deep, tender ballad — the harp gives it a trembling emotional resonance with slow expressive bends.
The Button Pusher (The Dubliners) – Light and humorous — on harp it’s bouncy and cheeky, with bright little melodic hops.
Freedom Walk – Uplifting and determined — the harmonica voice here is bold, steady, and optimistic.
Rifles Of The I.R.A. – Strong and historical — best played with emphatic breath rhythm and a dark-toned melodic delivery.
Far Away In Australia – Emigrant’s lament — the harmonica gives it a soft, drifting sadness and a lingering wistful tone.
The Ash Grove – Classic pastoral melody — airy, elegant, almost classical on harmonica with smooth flowing phrasing.
Where The Three Counties Meet – Traditional dance-like tune — bright, agile, and lively with quick fingering and tight articulation.
Ringsend Rose – Sweet and affectionate — the harp gives it a tender lyrical quality, gentle and loving.
Leaving Nancy – Heart-wrenchingly sad — on harmonica it becomes a slow tear-carrying melody, full of longing.
Shanagolden – A tragic love ballad — soft and haunting with emotional bends and breath-soaked tone.
The Old House – Deeply nostalgic — the harmonica voice makes it intimate, quiet, and reflective.
The Star Of The Co. Down – Bright Irish classic — upbeat with crisp ornamentation and lively melodic hops.
My Forever Friend – Simple and sentimental — on harp it’s warm, comforting, and easy to play with sincerity.
The Old Claddagh Ring – Soft, slow sentimental melody — the harp adds understated emotional weight with mellow tone.
The Song With No Name (Shane MacGowan) – Sparse and reflective — on harmonica it sounds raw, intimate, and soulful.
Lullaby Of London – Dark lullaby — on harp it becomes gently eerie, almost dreamlike with minor-tinged bends.
The Body Of An American – Bold, rousing Pogues anthem — loud, brassy on harmonica with a rallying feel.
Jock Stewart – Strong and cheerful — plays with an upbeat swagger, perfect for a pub sing-along style.
Now I'm Easy / The Cocky Farmer – Soft, humble storytelling tune — on harp it’s gentle, pastoral, and heartfelt.
The Recruiting Sergeant – March-like and direct — harmonica gives it a brisk rhythmic pulse with a militaristic feel.
The Sick Bed Of Cuchulann – Dramatic, jagged Pogues melody — on harp it’s edgy, intense, and full of character.
Irish Soldier Boy – Poignant and patriotic — slow, emotional, and sincere on harmonica.
Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway – Humorous and bittersweet — the harp emphasizes its playful bouncing rhythm.
I Will Love You (The Fureys) – Romantic and pure — on harmonica it’s warm, breathy, and emotionally soothing.
Dreaming My Dreams Of You – Soft country-style ballad — harp gives it a gentle drifting sweetness.
The Hills Of Donegal – Rooted in homeland pride — sounds rich and expansive on harmonica with a glowing tone.
Mary From Dungloe – Soft Irish love song — on harp it’s tender, sweet, and sentimental.
Summer In Dublin – Reflective city ballad — harmonica gives it a nostalgic and airy urban melancholy.
21 Years – A sorrowful tale — on harp it’s slow, weighted, and emotionally heavy.
Skibbereen – Deeply emotional famine song — harmonica brings out its heartbreak through slow bending notes.
The Sea Around Us – Maritime classic — rolling and buoyant on harmonica, like waves shifting beneath melody.
When You Were Sweet Sixteen / Dirty Old Town – Two sentimental classics often paired — the harp pulls out soft love tones and dreamy old-world warmth.
Cod Liver Oil And The Orange Juice – Bright and comedic — playful and cheeky on harmonica with bouncy phrasing.
The Galway Races – Fast celebratory tune — spirited, quick, breath-energetic and lively on the harp.
McAlpine’s Fusiliers – Strong rhythmic workers’ ballad — harmonica gives it a steady, deliberate pulse.
Fiddler’s Green – Gentle sailor’s farewell — warm, comforting, and sweet on harmonica with a soft trailing sadness.
She Moved Through The Fair – A haunting, ancient melody that on harmonica becomes airy, mystical, and ethereal, with slow bends that evoke an almost ghostlike floating tone.
Molly Malone – Bright, sweet, and instantly recognizable — on harp it has a friendly lilting swing with clean melodic phrasing and gentle vibrato.
Galway Girl – Upbeat and fun — the harmonica gives this tune a dancing energy with fast articulation and playful ornamentation.
Red Is The Rose – A slow romantic ballad — the harp gives it a warm, tender tone, perfect for deep emotional bends and breathy sustain.
Roddy McCorley – Proud and resolute — played on harmonica it’s strong, march-like, and bold with confident phrasing and bright bursts of melody.
Lord Of The Dance – Lively and joyful — great for crisp rhythmic tongue-blocking and spirited, bouncy notes.
Meet Me At The Pillar – Soft and romantic — the harmonica gives it a melancholy sweetness with gentle bends and flowing legato phrasing.
Red Rose Café – Cheerful and nostalgic — on harp it has a warm, session-style ease with steady melody and simple elegance.
The Streets Of London – A reflective, compassionate ballad — harmonica turns it into a soft, introspective walk through the melody with smooth sustained notes.
Irish Soldier Laddie – A gentle military ballad — on harp it’s stately and sentimental with a grounded, warm tone.
I Wish I Had Someone To Love Me – Slow and heartbreaking — the harmonica brings out deep emotional vulnerability with aching drawn notes and expressive vibrato.
Galway Bay – Wide and sweeping melody — harmonica gives it a drifting seaside calm with soft, floating tones.
The Humors Of Whiskey – Warm, spirited, slightly mischievous — on harp it’s bright and playful, like a musical wink.
Joe McDonnell – Powerful and sorrowful — harmonica gives this one a slow, heavy emotional weight, almost like a lament.
The Parting Glass – Deeply moving farewell tune — on harmonica the melody becomes timeless, soulful, and noble with slow wistful bends.
It’s A Long Way To Tipperary – Cheerful marching song — on harp it’s bright, tuneful, and jaunty with an upbeat marching tempo and a smile in every note.
Irish folk songs for harmonica ebook updates for the D Harmonica, including traditional Irish tunes.
All the updates in this seperate ebook are for the D tuned harmonica, 10 hole.
Below is the list of tabs in the ''C'' tuned harmonica ebook.
This is also included as part of the package.
The example below is from the new ebook
Updates:
Shot In The Dark by Kingfishr
I know people are very fond of playing The Pogues songs on harp.
List of The Pogues Harmonica Tabs in the Ebook
The Broad Majestic Shannon
A Rainy Night In Soho
Fiesta
Kitty
Transmetropolitan
Streams Of Whiskey
Dirty Old Town
Lullaby Of London
The Body Of An American
The Sick Bed Of Cuchulann
Jock Stewart
The Recruiting Seargeant
The Song With No Name
The Galway Shawl
Killeagh
Darling Say You'll Love Me When I'm Old
On Raglan Road in C and D
Fairytale Of New York
Caledonia
Carrickfergus
Flower Of Scotland
Irish National Anthem
Give Me Your Hand
Shot In The Dark by Kingfishr
I know people are very fond of playing The Pogues songs on harp.
List of The Pogues Harmonica Tabs in the Ebook
The Broad Majestic Shannon
A Rainy Night In Soho
Fiesta
Kitty
Transmetropolitan
Streams Of Whiskey
Dirty Old Town
Lullaby Of London
The Body Of An American
The Sick Bed Of Cuchulann
Jock Stewart
The Recruiting Seargeant
The Song With No Name
The Galway Shawl
Killeagh
Darling Say You'll Love Me When I'm Old
On Raglan Road in C and D
Fairytale Of New York
Caledonia
Carrickfergus
Flower Of Scotland
Irish National Anthem
Give Me Your Hand
These tunes naturally highlight the harmonica’s strengths:
its range of emotion, its breath-driven expression, and its ability to go from soft and haunting to bold and jubilant. Whether you’re weaving through a slow lament like The Parting Glass or diving into an upbeat pub classic like Galway Girl, these arrangements help you feel the music rather than just play it.
Irish folk music wasn’t born on the harmonica…
…but when you hear these melodies on the harp, you’ll swear they were meant for it.
- Accessible arrangements suitable for intermediate players, with a rewarding challenge for advanced players.
- Melodies that sound great solo — you don’t need backing tracks or accompaniment to make them shine.
- Tunes perfect for sessions, campfires, and performance — familiar songs that people recognize and love.
- Culturally rooted repertoire — songs that carry humor, heartbreak, history, and tradition.
These tunes naturally highlight the harmonica’s strengths:
its range of emotion, its breath-driven expression, and its ability to go from soft and haunting to bold and jubilant. Whether you’re weaving through a slow lament like The Parting Glass or diving into an upbeat pub classic like Galway Girl, these arrangements help you feel the music rather than just play it.
Irish folk music wasn’t born on the harmonica…
…but when you hear these melodies on the harp, you’ll swear they were meant for it.
harmonica tab example from the ebook
All the songs are tabbed for the key of C
The Rocky Road To Dublin Harmonica Tab
Come Out Ye Black And Tans Irish Harmonica Tab
Here's some tabs of popular Irish songs to get you started.
Galway Bay
Roddy McCorley
The Star Of The County Down
The Humors Of Whiskey
Jock Stewart
Fisherman's Blues
Red Is The Rose
Galway Bay
Roddy McCorley
The Star Of The County Down
The Humors Of Whiskey
Jock Stewart
Fisherman's Blues
Red Is The Rose
