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Today we are going to learn how to play "Norwegian Wood (The Bird has Flown)" by the Beatles. We are doing this one in the chord melody style, but this would also work if you are going to sing it because this is essentially the style they play it in while the sing it, so whether you are playing this as a chord melody instrumental or you are playing and singing it this tutorial is perfect for you. Did you know that this song was the inspiration for a novel in Japan? In the book it is the protagonist favorite song.   

This song was influenced by lyrics of a Bob Dylan song and it is is considered a milestone in song writing for the Beatles because it was the first time you heard the sitar on any Beatles recording as George Harrison is playing the sitar in the song. The song is in an AB format with the first time through the verse being the intro. It is worth noting that the original key of this song is the key of E, making it literally at least 10 times harder to play so we went with the key of G, which is a great key for the chord melody because the lovely high G string you have, really getting the most of it. 

Will improve

Playing the G in multiple shapes across the fretboard

Variations of the G triad, including Gsus2, Gsus4, G minor

Playing in 3/4 time

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Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown) - The Beatles - Ukulele Chord Melody/Fingerstyle Tutorial

New Ukulele Tutorials every Wednesday and Saturday Today we are going to learn how to play "Norwegian Wood (The Bird has Flown)" by the Beatles. We are doing this one in the chord melody style, but this would also work if you are going to sing it because this is essentially the style they play it in while the sing it, so whether you are playing this as a chord melody instrumental or you are playing and singing it this tutorial is perfect for you. Did you know that this song was the inspiration for a novel in Japan? In the book it is the protagonist favorite song. This song was influenced by lyrics of a Bob Dylan song and it is is considered a milestone in song writing for the Beatles because it was the first time you heard the sitar on any Beatles recording as George Harrison is playing the sitar in the song. The song is in an AB format with the first time through the verse being the intro. It is worth noting that the original key of this song is the key of E, making it literally at least 10 times harder to play so we went with the key of G, which is a great key for the chord melody because the lovely high G string you have, really getting the most of it. Tabs for all our tutorials here: https://www.patreon.com/TenThumbsPro Let's see you play it! https://www.instagram.com/tenthumbspro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tenthumbspro... Website: https://www.tenthumbspro.com/ Private Lessons Inquiries: email tenthumbsproductions@gmail.com T-Shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/tenthumbspro Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown) - The Beatles - Ukulele Chord Melody/Fingerstyle Tutorial

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Philip Palmer

Hello Tyler can you post more cord melody songs please

Robie Sprouse

This was awesome thanks man! This and She's Leaving Home are tied for my favorite Beatles song. That Socrates line at the end had me laughing out loud. Although I'm pretty sure he learned that from Bill & Ted :)