"The chord is played with your thumb on the first fret of the low E string (F), with the A, D, and G open. Put your index finger on the first fret of the B string (C) and your little finger on the third fret of the high E string (G). Paul plays a D note against it on his Hofner. BSP
BeatleSongPlayer"
Sounds correct, open A string, D string and G string. A type of chord hard to figure out. But a lot more chime to it than the barred Gsus4 chord.
You have to take into account how John used to lower his D string a half step so you would be able to tell the difference between his guitar and George's, although this might explain the different fingering.
Hello great vid I think it's F add G note on E string with pinkie finger first note sounds like a G so I guess he's got A string tuned down to G let me know please !!!
Good job, you nailed it! There´s a lot of rubbish on youtube about this opening chord.
However, John´s fingering is just a little bit different. He plays the chord between takes as well (after take 3???) a what he strums is the same chord as George plays but with open d string xx0213, but that for sure has very little effect on the final result.
@StigOHarrison Are you referring to this chording...353533? If so, that chord sounds very well and good by itself, but it's not what they played. Listen to the out-takes between takes 6 & 7 and you can hear George strike the chord by himself. Not to mention, George himself stated that's what he played. What he describes coupled with what can be heard actually match...go figure.
What an awesome chord. If you look beyond the first chord and analyze the entire song, you'll notice it has extensive use of the bVII (subtonic, which is F major in the key of G). Each note of the first chord gives us D-F-A-C-G, which leaves a few possibilities for interpretation. For me, I hear it functioning as a dominant, chiefly due to the bass's prominent D, and with the F maj. add 9 right on top of the bass. Because of its function, I don't hear it as a Dm, I hear it as Fadd9/D
George bars the 3rd fret, and plays an F with a D and G on top, and it's played
5-3-3-5-3-3. just bar the 3rd fret, play the A on the 5th fret(the 3rd interval of F) on the low E string with your ring finger, and the C(the 5th interval of F) on the G string with your pinky. then have somebody play a D on a bass, and Bob's yer uncle! you end up with a-c-f-c-d-g(on a 12-string of course). i wouldnt be surprised if George used a capo in the studio on this one, at least on the outro.
Try this one--- bar the 3rd fret and play this chord 353533 using 3 fingers --0ne for the bar on the 3rd fret, one on the second string at the fith fret, one on the forth string at the fifth fret (353533)
The main problem with this is that it lacks an 'A' in the lower register. Not sure if this should be on guitar or piano but I think the piano (as someone already mentioned).
Not convinced that John played exactly the same chord as George.
if you're curious, the 12-string chord that i think was played does have an A on the bottom, and if you click on my username i have a video of it. cheers
It amuses me that some scientist made an "amazing" discovery which said piano was used in the song. I have always heard the piano in the song and I have always thought it was incredibly obvious that a piano was used, but many people were surprised at the revelation.
The chord is played with your thumb on the first fret of the low E string (F), with the A, D, and G open. Put your index finger on the first fret of the B string (C) and your little finger on the third fret of the high E string (G). Paul plays a D note against it on his Hofner. BSP
Along with how it sounds, I tried to provide sources in an attempt to prove how the Beatles played this chord. All it takes is a hint of research to find this out. In addition, which I didn't mention, between takes 5 & 6 of AHDN, you can hear George strike this chord by himself. It's without a doubt the same chord that can be seen and heard in this video.
Are you providing an alternate way that sounds good? 'Cause that's certainly not how the Beatles played it.
Excuse me! Have you tried hitting all strings open except for C (2nd on the 1st fret) and G (1st on the 3rd fret)? Because that´s the real original chord. And you don´t need piano with it! Thank you.
blickity- yeah right, open low E... LOL. There are tons of beatles footage showing them play the Fadd9 first position. On studio- these guys are exactly right with the piano, plus as another poster mentioned light snare [and avedis zildjian cymbal] not to mention the D bass note. What I never read anywhere, but my personal belief is, the bass note is a 12th fret harmonic.
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"The chord is played with your thumb on the first fret of the low E string (F), with the A, D, and G open. Put your index finger on the first fret of the B string (C) and your little finger on the third fret of the high E string (G). Paul plays a D note against it on his Hofner. BSP
BeatleSongPlayer"
Sounds correct, open A string, D string and G string. A type of chord hard to figure out. But a lot more chime to it than the barred Gsus4 chord.
baskethilt 1 month ago
Close but no cigar. Really doesn't sound right.
horowizard 2 months ago
You have to take into account how John used to lower his D string a half step so you would be able to tell the difference between his guitar and George's, although this might explain the different fingering.
HarrisonPaniszczyn 2 months ago
Doesn't sound right. Please listen to this: youtube.com/watch?v=AvxPc5MPEuQ
molanda 2 months ago
Hello great vid I think it's F add G note on E string with pinkie finger first note sounds like a G so I guess he's got A string tuned down to G let me know please !!!
jsteelman1000 2 months ago
Also, the ending arpeggiated-riff is based around the Fadd9 chord.
zefer07 6 months ago
Good job, you nailed it! There´s a lot of rubbish on youtube about this opening chord.
However, John´s fingering is just a little bit different. He plays the chord between takes as well (after take 3???) a what he strums is the same chord as George plays but with open d string xx0213, but that for sure has very little effect on the final result.
Good job!
onderov 7 months ago
Wrong. Guitar chord has a bass G note on the E string.
StigOHarrison 10 months ago
@StigOHarrison Are you referring to this chording...353533? If so, that chord sounds very well and good by itself, but it's not what they played. Listen to the out-takes between takes 6 & 7 and you can hear George strike the chord by himself. Not to mention, George himself stated that's what he played. What he describes coupled with what can be heard actually match...go figure.
tatvidprod 10 months ago
@StigOHarrison
I say we all go ask Randy Bachman what the chord ACTUALLY is...
BigAlum 1 month ago
The Beatles were geniuses! XD I love them...
Kestrelcloud 10 months ago
Is that Rickenbacker 360 yours?man, i want one
judaharrison58 11 months ago
What an awesome chord. If you look beyond the first chord and analyze the entire song, you'll notice it has extensive use of the bVII (subtonic, which is F major in the key of G). Each note of the first chord gives us D-F-A-C-G, which leaves a few possibilities for interpretation. For me, I hear it functioning as a dominant, chiefly due to the bass's prominent D, and with the F maj. add 9 right on top of the bass. Because of its function, I don't hear it as a Dm, I hear it as Fadd9/D
:-)
allieplaysmusic 1 year ago 2
Apart from Paul's D note played an octave above the open D string this is it! Very well made!
lonedrone 1 year ago
I'd call it a Dm11th.
RogueRotting360 1 year ago
George bars the 3rd fret, and plays an F with a D and G on top, and it's played
5-3-3-5-3-3. just bar the 3rd fret, play the A on the 5th fret(the 3rd interval of F) on the low E string with your ring finger, and the C(the 5th interval of F) on the G string with your pinky. then have somebody play a D on a bass, and Bob's yer uncle! you end up with a-c-f-c-d-g(on a 12-string of course). i wouldnt be surprised if George used a capo in the studio on this one, at least on the outro.
boneypart 2 years ago
ITS BAD
gerardosae 2 years ago
Try this one--- bar the 3rd fret and play this chord 353533 using 3 fingers --0ne for the bar on the 3rd fret, one on the second string at the fith fret, one on the forth string at the fifth fret (353533)
IdolHans 2 years ago
Well played my son.
jonathanw00d 2 years ago
its a G7sus4
Bentherocker1 2 years ago
@Bentherocker1
Except it's actually an Fadd9.
NeilFraudstrong 2 years ago
@NeilFraudstrong you're right, but when you only have one guitar, it's the best chocie
Bentherocker1 2 years ago
Some guy says it below too: I think this is the same chord for The Police's "Walking on the moon", Can anybody help us about it??
kristdelgado 2 years ago
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Bentherocker1 2 years ago
Niice!
Miika153 2 years ago
Is it just me or is that also the chord for the Police playing "Walking on the Moon"?
tommyzax 2 years ago
I always play this chord as 3123x3
I am sure it's not exactly right, but it's pretty close.
NeilFraudstrong 2 years ago
The main problem with this is that it lacks an 'A' in the lower register. Not sure if this should be on guitar or piano but I think the piano (as someone already mentioned).
Not convinced that John played exactly the same chord as George.
bapster7 2 years ago
yes john did play the same chord
scarletspidey5 2 years ago
@bapster7
if you're curious, the 12-string chord that i think was played does have an A on the bottom, and if you click on my username i have a video of it. cheers
boneypart 1 year ago
I think that the piano give the great sound.
MorsaMx 2 years ago
@MorsaMx
It amuses me that some scientist made an "amazing" discovery which said piano was used in the song. I have always heard the piano in the song and I have always thought it was incredibly obvious that a piano was used, but many people were surprised at the revelation.
NeilFraudstrong 2 years ago
Anyway, I`d like to add to my comment that the same chord at the end of the song (arpeggio) IS THE SAME WITH WHICH IT BEGINS.
BLICKTY 2 years ago
That's the plain and simple story! As in the beginning so in the end!
tubeminstrel 2 years ago
Add a bass guitar playing D and this is spot on.
poopyloo6 2 years ago
ringo hits a snare if you listen very closely
Waltij 2 years ago
the easiest and most obvious way is barred (tab) 3*5*3*5*3*3...it resonates in the outtro like this
johnc310 3 years ago
The chord is played with your thumb on the first fret of the low E string (F), with the A, D, and G open. Put your index finger on the first fret of the B string (C) and your little finger on the third fret of the high E string (G). Paul plays a D note against it on his Hofner. BSP
BeatleSongPlayer 3 years ago
Along with how it sounds, I tried to provide sources in an attempt to prove how the Beatles played this chord. All it takes is a hint of research to find this out. In addition, which I didn't mention, between takes 5 & 6 of AHDN, you can hear George strike this chord by himself. It's without a doubt the same chord that can be seen and heard in this video.
Are you providing an alternate way that sounds good? 'Cause that's certainly not how the Beatles played it.
tatvidprod 3 years ago
@BeatleSongPlayer actually it is a cmag7 with your thumb on the third fret of low e
MySecretagentman 1 year ago
I like how you even wore the correct suits for the example.
THeMaskedBlogCritic 3 years ago 6
Excuse me! Have you tried hitting all strings open except for C (2nd on the 1st fret) and G (1st on the 3rd fret)? Because that´s the real original chord. And you don´t need piano with it! Thank you.
BLICKTY 3 years ago
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mikka1963 3 years ago
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But.....The Beatles DID have a piano with it!
tatvidprod 3 years ago
blickity- yeah right, open low E... LOL. There are tons of beatles footage showing them play the Fadd9 first position. On studio- these guys are exactly right with the piano, plus as another poster mentioned light snare [and avedis zildjian cymbal] not to mention the D bass note. What I never read anywhere, but my personal belief is, the bass note is a 12th fret harmonic.
zyband 2 years ago
You've MADE IT!
schapoff 3 years ago
Played it on me Variax, and it ALMOST sounds good.
I think we all know what guitar I'm getting next... it's going to have toaster pickups. Somewhere out there is a Rick with my name on it.
Zebonka 3 years ago
Also need a Hofner violin bass playing D on the 12th fret.
poopyloo6 4 years ago
sorry mandali, that chord is right on. go back and listen to the chord or better yet, record your own version and post for all to hear.
phaphaneau 4 years ago
The piano chord is slightly off -- there's an 11th (G) on top of the guitar chord. A better way to voice it would probably be D A D F C G
mendali 4 years ago
cool
shigekijack 4 years ago
;)!!!
gerardoarizpe 4 years ago