The double stops used throughout the song are (from lowest to highest): 3 and 4 blow, 3 and 4 draw, 4 and 5 blow, 4 and 5 draw, 5 and 6 blow, and 5 and 6 draw. In this case, we´re talking about double notes that are not so difficult to play since they are found mainly in the middle register of the harmonica (between cells 4 and 7).
To verify, for example, the correct sound of the blow 4 and 5, you can firmly cover all cells using the index fingers of each hand but leaving those two holes free, and then try to reproduce the sound without the fingers, this time blocking with your lips.
In general, this is a very accessible song to play, since it does not require special techniques such as bending each note is reached directly and this makes it ideal for a beginners’ level.Īll you need is an adequate control and good execution of the “double stops” that is, playing two cells that are together, at the same time.
It's nine o'clock on a Saturday The regular crowd shuffles in There's an old man sitting next to me Makin' love to his tonic and gin He says, "Son, can you play me a memory I'm not really sure how it goes But it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete When I wore a younger man's clothes." La la la, di da da La la, di di da da dum Chorus: Sing us a song, you're the piano man Sing us a song tonight Well, we're all in the mood for a melody And you've got us all feelin' all right Now John at the bar is a friend of mine He gets me my drinks for free And he's quick with a joke and he'll light up your smoke But there's some place that he'd rather be He says, "Bill, I believe this is killing me.In this article, I’ll show you how to play the complete intro to Billy Joel’s “Piano Man”, which is played with a diatonic harmonica tuned in the Key of C.įor those who already read music, I also include the complete score (sheet music) with its corresponding tab.
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