The Beatles Keyboard Pack

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Let It Be - Piano Lesson

  Let It Be was written by Paul McCartney. It was released in 1970 – and was the last single released by The Beatles before the band broke up. In this lesson, we’ll talk about the 7 different triads used in the song. Only one of them adds a “7” to make it a 4-note chord but two are played with bass notes other than the root – so we’ll cover slash chords. As usual, we’ll first go through each part of the song with chords in root position – then follow that up by using the technique of finding the nearest inversion. In the song specific techniques section, I’ll show you how your left hand is perfectly fitted to playing “the 5” as well as the name note. I’ll also be giving some coaching on rhythms and sustain pedal technique.

• Lesson 2: Hey Jude - Piano Lesson

  Hey Jude was written in 1968 by Paul McCartney, it was recorded on July 31st of that year and released about a month later as a 45. It was the first single released under the Apple Records label. In this lesson, we’ll talk about the 5 triads used in the song. Sometimes the chords add the 7 and sometimes they use a non-root bass note. All this is explained. As usual, we’ll first go through each part of the song with chords in root position – then follow that up by using the technique of finding the nearest inversion. In the song specific techniques section, I’ll show you how to play the verse several different ways, so the song can develop as you play it.

• Lesson 3: Yesterday - Piano Lesson

  Yesterday was written by Paul McCartney. It was recorded and released in 1965 on The Beatles album Help. It’s also one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music with more than 1600 recorded versions! In this lesson, we’ll talk about the 8 different triads used in the song. Five of these chords are played with an added 7 or major 7 and five are played with bass notes other than the root – so we’ll cover slash chords and how they are used to create interesting basslines As usual, we’ll first go through each part of the song with chords in root position – then follow that up by using the technique of finding the nearest inversion. In the song-specific techniques section, I give some tips on how to use a keyboard give the song rhythm and intensity that grows throughout this song that is usually played on guitar.

• Lesson 4: Dear Prudence - Piano Lesson

  Dear Prudence was written and sung by John Lennon. It was recorded and released in 1968 on The Beatles White Album. In this lesson, we’ll talk about the 8 different triads used in the song. Several of these chords are played with an added note and many are played with bass notes other than the root – so we’ll cover slash chords. As usual, we’ll first go through each part of the song with chords in root position – then follow that up by using the technique of finding the nearest inversion. In the song-specific techniques section, I’ll give you ideas on how your left and right hands should work together rhythmically as you move from section to section – and I’ll show you the signature descending bassline and how to emulate on the keyboard the cool guitar riff that ends the song.

• Lesson 5: Fool On The Hill - Piano Lesson

  Fool On The Hill was written and sung by Paul McCartney. It was recorded and released in 1967 on The Beatles album Magical Mystery Tour. In this lesson, we’ll talk about the 7 different triads used in the song. Three of these chords are played with an added 6 or 7 and two are played with bass notes other than the root – so we’ll cover slash chords. As usual, we’ll first go through each part of the song with chords in root position – then follow that up by using the technique of finding the nearest inversion. In the song-specific techniques section, I’ll give you ideas on how your left and right hands should work together rhythmically as you move from section to section – and I’ll show you how to play the melodic lines at the beginnings of verses 3 and 4