Hi (again) Jason @J_Spec
To answer your questions:
For question #1, you may find this video helpful:
For question #2, not knowing your skill level, I think that one year to learn the full song would be a real challenge! So I have prepared two simplified short versions for you. The first you should be able to learn to play rather quickly because there are no bends involved.
Version #1:
A simple (no bends, 1st position) version of the Tennessee Waltz. First position means that with whatever harp you use, the band must play the song in the key of the harp (C harp, band plays in C; A harp, band plays in A; etc).
Note: the … means to hold this note longer than the others.
+4 -4 +5 +6…
+4 -4 +5 +6…
+7 -8 +8… +8 -8 +7 -6…
+7 -8 +7… +6… +5 -6… +6… +5… -4…
+4 -4 +5 +6…
+4 -4 +5 +6…
+7 -8 +8… +8 -8 +7 -6
+7 -8 +7… +6… +5 -5… +5… -4… +4…
Version #2:
The same version, but now not so simple because you must be able to play the rather difficult 3 draw double bend (-3"). This version is for playing the harp in 2nd position (for example, with a C harp you and the band would play the song in G; for an A harp the song is played in E; etc).
-2 -3" -3 -4…
-2 -3" -3 -4…
+6 -6 -7… -7 -6 +6 +5…
+6 -6 +6… -4… -3 +5… -4… -3… -3"…
-2 -3" -3 -4…
-2 -3" -3 -4…
+6 -6 -7… -7 -6 +6 +5…
+6 -6 +6… -4… -3 +4… -3… -3"… +3…
Good luck and work hard – but stay relaxed and enjoy the ride!!
Regards,
– Slim 