17:55·72K views·Feb 2025·Released 1969·Taught by Marty Music
FingerpickingRockKey of A minor116 BPM
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Chords
i-III-VII-VI
What you'll learn
How to play the iconic fingerpicking riff
Bluesy pentatonic licks
Beatles chord voicings and jazz-inspired chords
Drop D tuning techniques
How to play The Beatles songs on acoustic guitar
About this lesson
Hey, what’s up, you guys? Marty here with one of my favorite Beatles songs—"I Want You (She’s So Heavy)." This lesson breaks down the iconic fingerpicking riff, bluesy pentatonic, and jazz-inspired chords.
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Here’s what you’ll learn:
How to fingerpick the intro like the original recording
The minor blues licks used throughout the song
Jazzier chord voicings that make this song unique
Rhythm tricks & techniques for a fuller sound
Power chord & Drop D variations for rockier tones
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