Learn to Play The Beatles Blackbird • Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

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.

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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - First Chord & Pinch Technique
2:04 - Right-Hand Pattern Breakdown
2:45 - Chord Shapes & Slide to 10th Fret
4:00 - Applying Full Picking Pattern
5:01 - Putting It All Together Slowly
6:04 - The Corrected Chromatic Walkdown
7:33 - Climbing Back Up with Open G
8:58 - Descending Again with New Right-Hand Chords
10:14 - Open D and E Positions
11:13 - Full Section Recap
12:14 - Final Refrain Breakdown
13:01 - Final Section Walkthrough
14:54 - Closing Thoughts
15:27 - Outro & Free Guitar Guide