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YESTERDAY is one of the most popular songs of all time. Besides the original recording by Paul McCartney and The Beatles, it has been covered over 2,200 times by other musicians. In 1999, a BBC Radio poll voted YESTERDAY the "Best Song of the 20th Century", and MTV and Rolling Stone named it the #1 Pop Song of all time. One very interesting detail about the song's origin is that the tune for YESTERDAY came to Paul McCartney in a dream. He awoke, and after playing it on a piano, was convinced that he had stolen it from another song. However, after a few weeks, his fears resolved, he penned the lyrics. This also was the first use of other musicians (a string quartet) along with a Beatles recording. You have probably been getting comfortable with a lot of Major chords, and a few Minor and Seventh (7th) chords by now. YESTERDAY, along with a few other songs we've been learning, introduces a Major 7th (Fma7) and a couple of Minor 7th chords. With a bit of explanation, they shouldn't be a major (or minor) problem for you. Here are the "new" chords in YESTERDAY. You've probably seen some of these before, the Bm7 recently in "Sunshine on My Shoulders", in which we added another note in the chord. If you're NOT the analytical type-- then please just ignore the following. If you ARE the analytical type-- here, the Bm7 naturally moves into the E7 chord. The Bm7 here resembles an E7sus4 chord, the only difference being the BASS note (here, we used a "B" instead of playing the open "E" string). Oftentimes, just changing one note of a chord, sometimes the Bass note, changes the entire chord. In the last two lines [the bridge] there are two instances of rapid chord changes, from Am--G--Fma7. Each chord is only played one beat or strum. This may be too difficult for you at this time. If it is, use a shortcut by playing an Am with a G bass (Am/G) instead of the full G chord. This can also be used on the first line of the song, when going from Am to Fma7. NOTE: Sometimes chords are appended or changed, usually to accommodate an extra note. Often, this is the bass note. Sometimes it is a note on the higher end. You will see these chords designated in two ways. Either you will see a Plus (+) sign, as in C+9, or Cadd9, or you will see a chord with a Slash (/), as in this chord-- Am/G. The slash usually indicates an ALTERNATE BASS note. Normally, the Am chord is played with an "A" bass. A chord's bass note normally corresponds to the name of the chord. For example, C is normally played with a "C" bass note, D with a "D" bass note, G with a "G" bass note. But here a Slash (/), followed by an alternate note, indicates the use of a different bass note. There are two ways to play the Am/G chord. Here are the chord diagrams for them. The Am chord is shown on the Left, and the two versions of Am/G are shown on the RIght. I prefer the chord diagram in the middle. It only involves THREE fingers, instead of FOUR. It does involve moving your 3rd (ring) finger from the 3rd string to the 6th (top) string. For me, that is NOT so difficult. It may be more difficult for you-- at first. The more you play and practice it, the easier and more comfortable it will become. Try both-- and I think you'll agree that the middle chord is easier too. The open strings sound better. And you will NOT have to use your pinky finger!
The E major arpeggio consists of the notes E – G# – B. Intervals Root Major 3rd Perfect 5th Notes E G# B Below are the CAGED arpeggio shapes for the E major arpeggio on guitar. The fretboard diagrams contain the notes, intervals, and recommended fingerings along with guitar tabs and audio examples.
EXPLANATION OF SONG -- WILDWOOD FLOWER It looks harder than it actually is.. you will have more trouble playing it FAST (or real time) than you will actually LEARNING the song or notes. You may have some trouble with the Hammer -Ons & Pull-Offs, but that's primarily because it's Something NEW to you, not because it's difficult. On the TAB sheet, the "H" refers to Hammer-On; the "P" refers to "Pull-Off"... refer to this article to learn more about these techniques.. Introduction to Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs Keep in mind: on article, it shows a Riff in "G". This is the same Riff we are using in "Wildwood Flower", only it is in "C". To translate, just move all notes -up- one string; and the last note will be "2nd string-1st fret" (C) instead of open 3rd (G) string. (SEE TAB BELOW) TO SAVE SONG : (1) Click on Song-- It opens in seperate page. (2) Right Click on Song. (3) Look for & Click on "Save Image As"... (4) Give it a Name & Pick a Location on Your Computer. Here's a video of Wildwood Flower... thanks to DJ Snider & Terri Jones. Hope to add another version with both hands soon. Hope this helps you. On the VERSE (1ST Section) ___________________________________________________________ PLAYING (right) HAND I am primarily using my THUMB for ALL notes on the right hand &strings 6--5--4--3. (I use Thumb also on 3rd string here). FRETTING (left) HAND On the fret (left) hand, try to utilize the C Chord formation instead of playing individual notes outside of the chord shape. You should be able to HOLD the C Chord shape and pick-up and put-down fingers on notes. Play the 4th string 3rd fret (F) note with your pinky finger while still holding the C Chord. On the CHORUS (2ND Section) ___________________________________________________________ PLAYING (right) HAND I'm primarily using my Middle finger (right hand) on ALL or MOST of the notes. It may be easier for you to try using two fingers (2-middle & 3-ring). FRETTING (left) HAND Once again, I'm HOLDING the C Chord shape, rather than playing outside of the shape. Use your pinky finger (left hand) to fret the notes on the 2nd string. ENDING (Tag or Riff) ___________________________________________________________ If you want, you can ADD a Tag onto the END of the song. If the Hammer-Ons are not working for you, you -CAN- play each note seperately; however, you will SEE that it does NOT sound the same. Refer to the Notes and Link above about Hammer-Ons. Any Questions? THANKS
EXPLANATION OF SONG -- WILDWOOD FLOWER It looks harder than it actually is.. you will have more trouble playing it FAST (or real time) than you will actually LEARNING the song or notes. You may have some trouble with the Hammer -Ons & Pull-Offs, but that's primarily because it's Something NEW to you, not because it's difficult. On the TAB sheet, the "H" refers to Hammer-On; the "P" refers to "Pull-Off"... refer to this article to learn more about these techniques.. Introduction to Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs Keep in mind: on article, it shows a Riff in "G". This is the same Riff we are using in "Wildwood Flower", only it is in "C". To translate, just move all notes -up- one string; and the last note will be "2nd string-1st fret" (C) instead of open 3rd (G) string. (SEE TAB BELOW) TO SAVE SONG : (1) Click on Song-- It opens in seperate page. (2) Right Click on Song. (3) Look for & Click on "Save Image As"... (4) Give it a Name & Pick a Location on Your Computer. Here's a video of Wildwood Flower... thanks to DJ Snider & Terri Jones. Hope to add another version with both hands soon. Hope this helps you. On the VERSE (1ST Section) ___________________________________________________________ PLAYING (right) HAND I am primarily using my THUMB for ALL notes on the right hand &strings 6--5--4--3. (I use Thumb also on 3rd string here). FRETTING (left) HAND On the fret (left) hand, try to utilize the C Chord formation instead of playing individual notes outside of the chord shape. You should be able to HOLD the C Chord shape and pick-up and put-down fingers on notes. Play the 4th string 3rd fret (F) note with your pinky finger while still holding the C Chord. On the CHORUS (2ND Section) ___________________________________________________________ PLAYING (right) HAND I'm primarily using my Middle finger (right hand) on ALL or MOST of the notes. It may be easier for you to try using two fingers (2-middle & 3-ring). FRETTING (left) HAND Once again, I'm HOLDING the C Chord shape, rather than playing outside of the shape. Use your pinky finger (left hand) to fret the notes on the 2nd string. ENDING (Tag or Riff) ___________________________________________________________ If you want, you can ADD a Tag onto the END of the song. If the Hammer-Ons are not working for you, you -CAN- play each note seperately; however, you will SEE that it does NOT sound the same. Refer to the Notes and Link above about Hammer-Ons. Any Questions? THANKS
Greensleeves guitar tab music. Play this easy arrangement of the popular English song on acoustic, classical or electric guitar. With notation and chords.
