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I Want You (She's So Heavy)

AdvancedFingerpickingMarty Music
17:55/72K views/Feb 2025
17:55·72K views·Feb 2025·Released 1969·Taught by Marty Music
FingerpickingRockKey of A minor116 BPM
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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. Huge thanks to my supporters on Patreon for picking this lesson! Want to help choose my next song tutorial? Join the Patreon community here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MartyMusic 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 Want to improve faster? Grab my FREE Ultimate Guitar Guide—chords, scales, triads, and arpeggios all in one place. Download it in the link below! Thanks for supporting Marty Music. More from Marty Schwartz: Latest Content - https://linktr.ee/martyschwartz

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