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In this video, we look at the Beatles classic BLACKBIRD and focus on the way it is constructed almost entirely from simple 2-note chords.
00:00 Introduction
01:02 The 'Blackbird' Chords
02:44 How We Learn Chords
05:02 Introducing 10ths
09:12 Using 10ths In Your Songwriting
12:08 Picking Hand Patterns
13:56 Writing In Different Keys
15:25 Using Non-Diatonic Chords
16:37 Using Open Strings
19:01 Wrap Up
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Who Are We?
HTWS is Keppie Coutts, and Benny Romalis, two professional songwriters, performing artists and teachers with over 40 years of collective experience in the music industry.
We have studied and taught at some of the best contemporary music colleges in the world including Berklee College of Music, Sydney Conservatorium, the Australian College of the Arts, the Australian Institute of Music, the LA School of Songwriting and JMC Academy.
Our goal is to help people write better songs! Our experience, having worked with thousands of songwriters (many going on to find careers and success in music), is that your songwriting, like all things, can get better with meaningful and deliberate practice. Our intention is to share the skills, knowledge and ideas that we've had the privilege of gathering with others who embrace the art and craft of songwriting.
You can find more information at: howtowritesongs.org
#howtowritesongs
#howtowriteasong
#songwriting
#blackbird
#guitarchords
#paulmccartney
#songwritingtips
⬇️ FREE PDF: how-to-write-songs.kit.com/0c9a625355
In this video, we look at the Beatles classic BLACKBIRD and focus on the way it is constructed almost entirely from simple 2-note chords.
00:00 Introduction
01:02 The 'Blackbird' Chords
02:44 How We Learn Chords
05:02 Introducing 10ths
09:12 Using 10ths In Your Songwriting
12:08 Picking Hand Patterns
13:56 Writing In Different Keys
15:25 Using Non-Diatonic Chords
16:37 Using Open Strings
19:01 Wrap Up
🌏 Join the HTWS Songwriters Community for Weekly Feedback Sessions, Live Workshops and Collaboration with other songwriters from around the world: howtowritesongs.org/community
⚡ Want Free Weekly Songwriting Tips and Insights? Join our Newsletter: howtowritesongs.org/subscribe-to-the-newsletter
Who Are We?
HTWS is Keppie Coutts, and Benny Romalis, two professional songwriters, performing artists and teachers with over 40 years of collective experience in the music industry.
We have studied and taught at some of the best contemporary music colleges in the world including Berklee College of Music, Sydney Conservatorium, the Australian College of the Arts, the Australian Institute of Music, the LA School of Songwriting and JMC Academy.
Our goal is to help people write better songs! Our experience, having worked with thousands of songwriters (many going on to find careers and success in music), is that your songwriting, like all things, can get better with meaningful and deliberate practice. Our intention is to share the skills, knowledge and ideas that we've had the privilege of gathering with others who embrace the art and craft of songwriting.
You can find more information at: howtowritesongs.org
#howtowritesongs
#howtowriteasong
#songwriting
#blackbird
#guitarchords
#paulmccartney
#songwritingtips
