Beatles Day 5 - strumming with a triplet feel

This John Lennon classic introduces strumming that has a Waltz-like feel. This strumming has a smooth swaying feel due to the 3/4 time and a change in rhythm to go along with it.

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Capo Setup:

• Capo at 2nd fret (puts song in comfortable key)

• Uses basic chords: D, C, G, Dm, Em, A

Main Verse Chords:

• Can stay on D major throughout entire verse (simplest approach)

• Embellishment option: Cadd9 to G/B (a G chord without middle finger)

  Choose either based on comfort with the strumming pattern

Strumming Technique:

• Really small twist of wrist, like wafting a feather

• Keep it loose, no forearm tension

• Emphasise the strong beat a bit, and the trick is to de-emphasise the "ands"