Beatles ‘Blackbird’ – Complete Acoustic Guitar Lesson
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Beatles ‘Blackbird’ – Complete Acoustic Guitar Lesson
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Hello and welcome back to Swiftlessons,
In this free video tutorial, Philadelphia guitar instructor Rob Swift breaks down The Beatles classic “Blackbird.” This tune, written by Paul McCartney, was originally featured on the bands 1968 double LP The White Album (available on vinyl:
There are only four unique movements that reoccur throughout this composition. The number of chords may seem overwhelming, but each is a simplified version of chords you may already know. At no point will you need more than two fingers on the fretboard. Chords and tabs are available at Patreon.com/swiftlessons. Let’s get started!
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20 responses to “Beatles ‘Blackbird’ – Complete Acoustic Guitar Lesson”
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So it goes Intro, verse, turn around A, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, turn around B, intro?
great tutorial. I learnt to play this without the lyrics, but always struggled to add the vocals. You’ve broken it down so beautifully , thank you so much for posting this
So Handsome
Can’t knock this, but, splitting hairs, doesn’t McCartney go to the D bass on the turnaround “moment to arise”? Nice, clear, lesson though.
Thanks dude, your lessons are the easiest to pick up.
Excellent tutorial! Many Thanks
I learned how play Black Bird when I was in the 9th grade. My favorite picking song.
sir please a tutorial on nick drake cello
thanks sir, subscribe already
Looks like Benedict Cumberbatch
Hi Rob! amazing lessons mate! I have one request .. could you do “don’t let me down” from The Beatles (John Lennon) ? which he wrote for Joko. keep up the good work!
Brilliant…..I have tried all the YouTube blackbird tuition videos and yours is the only that completes it properly.
Thanks, Swift! Love your lessons man.
Who nose
I wish I had fingers that long…
very clear instructions, best “Blackbird” lesson so far. looking forward to reward your free lesson with a vid from me playing it after your instructions. THANKS Rob!
What a beautiful voice, I’d spend all day listening!
Great lesson, thank you! This is a great step up for me after working through your Homeward Bound and The Boxer lessons. Thanks!
I have good reason to pick you !
Thank you so much !