'Blackbird', The Beatles (Piano Cover)

The legend goes that whilst The Beatles were in the foothills of the Himalayas (supposed to be having a break and finding inner peace!) Donovan taught them some cool finger picking tecnhiques on guitar. This new style was so inspiring for Lennon and McCartney it prompted the writing of some brilliant White Album classics like Blackbird, Julia and Dear Prudence!
Fast forwad to the present and like many Beatles songs, Blackbird has transcended its own time to become a worldwide classic and go to song to learn for any aspiring guitar player. It has also been used as a song for the civil rights movement (McCartney's original theme for the song) and recently brilliant covered by Beyonce no less!
Because of it's intricate plucking patter, the harmony of the chord movement translates well to piano as shown by the great piantist Brad Meldhau who I am in some ways imiating here. Check out his great Beatles covers!
More chord progression analysis videos coming your way very soon!
Thanks for watching :)
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