Piano Basics Tutorial 2: So Long336

Welcome back to our piano basics tutorial! In this lesson, we'll be learning how to play the song "So Long" by John Lennon. This is a great song for beginners, as it only uses a few chords and is relatively easy to play. So grab your piano and let's get started!

Chords

The song "So Long" uses the following chords:* C major
* G major
* F major
* Am (A minor)

Here are the fingerings for each chord:* C major: 1 3 5 (left hand)
* G major: 2 4 6 (left hand)
* F major: 1 3 5 (right hand)
* Am (A minor): 1 2 4 (right hand)

Playing the Song

Once you have the chords down, you can start playing the song. Here is the sheet music for "So Long":```
[Verse 1]
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
[Chorus]
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
[Verse 2]
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
[Chorus]
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
[Bridge]
Dm G7 C
You'll be here, You'll be here
Dm G7 C
You'll be here, You'll be here
Dm G7 C
You'll be here, You'll be here
Dm G7 C
You'll be here, You'll be here
[Chorus]
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
C G F Am
So long, So long, So long
```

To play the song, simply strum the chords in the order they appear in the sheet music. You can use a pick or your fingers to strum the chords. If you're using a pick, hold it between your thumb and index finger and strum down on the strings. If you're using your fingers, use your thumb to strum down on the strings and your other fingers to pluck the strings.

Once you have the chords and strumming down, you can start singing the lyrics. The lyrics to "So Long" are:```
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
You'll be here, You'll be here
You'll be here, You'll be here
You'll be here, You'll be here
You'll be here, You'll be here
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
So long, So long, So long
You've been around too long
```

That's it! You've now learned how to play the song "So Long" by John Lennon. Congratulations!

Tips

Here are a few tips for playing "So Long":* Start by practicing the chords slowly. Once you have the chords down, you can start strumming them faster.
* Use a metronome to help you keep time.
* Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes when they're learning to play piano.
* Practice regularly. The more you practice, the better you'll become.

With a little practice, you'll be able to play "So Long" like a pro! So what are you waiting for? Grab your piano and start playing!

2024-11-16

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