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Blackbird

IntermediateFingerpickingMarty Music
16:13/177K views/Apr 2025
16:13·177K views·Apr 2025·Released 1968·Taught by Marty Music
FingerpickingFolkKey of G major96 BPM
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Chords

I-IV-V-I
A7/C#EbC/E

What you'll learn

  • The corrected chromatic passage
  • Fingerpicking technique
  • How Paul McCartney played the original

About this lesson

Learn how to play “Blackbird” by The Beatles in this updated fingerpicking guitar lesson. This classic acoustic song is a must-know—and in this version, I fix a couple of things I taught in my old video so it’s closer to how Paul McCartney actually played it. You’ll learn: ⦿ The corrected chromatic walk-down from the original recording ⦿ The proper fingerpicking “pinch” technique ⦿ McCartney’s signature chord shapes and movement This lesson is great for intermediate players looking to level up their fingerpicking and expand their Beatles songbook. 👉 Also, don’t forget to grab my FREE chord & scale PDF—it’s got all the foundational stuff you need like triads, arpeggios, and scale diagrams. Totally free and right here: https://www.martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook 🎸 More Guitar Resources & FREE Courses: https://www.martymusic.com/free-courses

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