Scotland the Brave

This tune is considered by some to be the unofficial Scottish national anthem, and is often played by military bands. It should be played at a steady speed, with a C harmonica.

The tune is has an A part and a B part, played one after the other.

A Part

4B 4B 4D 5B 4B 5B 6B

7B 7B 7B 7B 6B 5B 4B

5D 6D 5D 5B 6B 5B 4B

4D 6B 6D 6B 5D 5B 4D

B Part

4B 4B 4D 5B 4B 5B 6B

7B 7B 7B 7B 6B 5B 4B

5D 6D 5D 5B 6B 5B 4B

4D 4B 4B 4B

Here is the tune, at full speed.

 

A good way to learn the tune is to play along with this slower midi file.

For those who can read music, here is the score for this tune.

Finally here is the backing, without the harmonica, at medium speed

 

and at full speed