Beatles Day 3 - chord embellishments

This haunting ballad can be played with just C major and E minor.

To spice things we can add quite simple embellishments on the E minor to capture the song's melancholy feel.

Two Core Chords:

• C major: fingers on angle for easier stretch, elbow into side too

• E minor: Using the middle finger (rock hands method 🤘) can be the anchor on the fretboard between E minor and C

Strumming Tips:

• Pattern: The most common ever D DU UD or, simply on the beat

• Slight wrist twist (not big movements)

• Super top tip: try hit thicker strings on down strums and thinner on up strums

Practice Strategy:

• Master the basic two-chord version first

• Add embellishments gradually as you get comfortable with it

• Return to song later for refinements!

Check out this bonus video from my beginner acoustic course where I show more about this strumming pattern, how it works and how to avoid common mistakes!

For more lessons like this check out my Beginners Course Here.