Just don’t forget to put a capo on the guitar’s 3rd fret. However, you should still get a very decent melody of the song using only these two chords. I have seen guitar sheets that have more chords. McCartney had to use a Rickenbacker for the bass and he played it with more melody.īeginner guitarists will like the fact that Paperback Writer only needs two easy chords: E major and A major.
This was also one of the first Beatles creations that have substantially boosted bass. Another thing that made this song quite unique from the Beatles songs prior to 1966 is the single static chord that backed the song’s melody. Paperback Writer is different in that it focuses more on the aspirations of a budding author. The Fab Four were especially known for writing love songs and other love-themed pieces. This is one of the most unusual songs ever written by the Beatles at the time. You’ll also get an introduction to palm muting, a technique that you will use in many of your rock and roll guitar songs. And if that is not enough to convince you that this is an easy piece to execute, then the simplicity of its strumming pattern should. What makes this song extra special for beginners is that it only has two very simple and easy chords: C major and E minor. Your guitar can still be an excellent alternative to the classical string ensemble.
Just because The Beatles didn’t employ any standard music backing for this song doesn’t mean you can no longer play it on your guitar. The song employed staccato chords that featured beautiful melodic embellishments.
There were no guitars, drums, pianos, nor any other instrument. This song used a string ensemble that consisted of violins, cellos, and violas. However, both John Lennon and George Harrison lent their vocals to the composition to give the song the much-needed harmony. Most people would be surprised to learn that this 1966 song did not require any Beatle member to play any music instrument during the song’s recording.