[KayMesser]

Congratulations!

[KayMesser]

Thank you so much!

• This reply was modified 1 year, 7 months ago by  KayMesser.

[KayMesser]

of course:

This version is taught by Sean Daniel on YouTube:

Part 1
https://youtu.be/iJRYdKkJL8Q

Part 2
https://youtu.be/X-0O4yqMu0k

and I found this video helpful around the fingerstyle that is unique to Blackbird (more flicking than picking). I don’t use his song structure but the video on the fingerpicking was helpful at improving my speed:
https://youtu.be/M5IRG7L8yVo

[KayMesser]

Thank you so much Mark. I really like that this song sounds nice when played slowly. I find some songs need to be played at speed to sound like the tune. This one is great for sounding simple and pretty.

It was humbling to record myself but it was helpful for me in seeing progress overtime. A win!

I’m excited to hear if you take a crack at this one!

[KayMesser]

You should! The lesson video breaks it into chunks to make it more approachable. It is a fun one to learn

[KayMesser]

I memorized it in small chunks but it was a lot. Thank you so much!

[KayMesser]

I really appreciate your comment Chuck! I work a lot on clarity as I’m a little scared of learning mistakes early. I think Blackbird lends itself to sounding nice even when played slowly so it has been a good one to work on for me. Not easy, for sure but fun to see some progress.

[KayMesser]

Thank you!!!

[KayMesser]

Thank you so much Charlie! I definitely gravitate towards finger picking. It is a lot of fun.

[KayMesser]

Thank you! I don’t know that one. I’ll check it out.

[KayMesser]

Thank you so much Hoodie! I wish I had started to record myself earlier in my guitar playing. It is really nice having multiple versions at different times to look back on to see progress. Much appreciated!

[KayMesser]

Thank you John!

[KayMesser]

Hi Marisa, it is wonderful that you have learned this version as well. Thanks for the tip and for catching the finger placement. I appreciate it! I’m excited to start tying the song together more smoothly so your advice is very helpful.

[KayMesser]

Thank you Albert! You have a great memory. I still have Souvenirs on my list to learn. I worked on it for a month or two but the skills were a bit over my ability level at the time. I love Paradise but haven’t tried playing it yet. I should give both a try again as I have seen improvement in my technique since I tried to play Souvenirs last. I appreciate the encouragement!

[KayMesser]

Thank you so much!