The Beatles Julia LESSON by Mike Pachelli

Published 2023-02-26
Here's a lesson on John Lennon's version of Travis-picking from his lovely tribute to his mother Julia off of the Beatles' White Album.
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All Comments (21)
  • Mike puts so much effort into these lessons it is unbelievable and everyone here should appreciate it
  • I’ve always thought this was one of John’s best songs, such a beautiful composition
  • @Nuker54
    I loved this song the first time I heard it. But when I found out it was John writing about his mom it hit my deepest emotion. As with all Mike’s work he does a fantastic job breaking down this song and I look forward to trying to get it down - without choking up🙏🏻 Thanks Mike👍
  • @listairgin
    Mike is such a considerate human, and a fantastic guitar tutor too. Thank you so much for everything Mike, you are so very much appreciated. 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠
  • @sapelesteve
    What a hauntingly beautiful song which was always my favorite Lennon tune. I have a cousin named Julia and this always reminds me of her! Thanks Mike for this wonderful lesson! 👍👍👏👏
  • @kimgroth5816
    Mike. Thank you for the effort of making this gem available.
  • @jameslabs1
    Bless you Man for teaching all these songs and history to all of us.
  • @tonyroma7599
    Thx again for sharing the mystery of the Beatles. And I must say Mike, if you have been playing guitar for 60 years! Then you must have started playing when you were 2. You don’t look 50. Great job 👏🏻
  • @JoeCarpenter
    The chord progression is SO John....he loved a descending melody line. Great job again, Mike!
  • Brilliant Mike!! That chord progression is another genius Lennon progression! It moves around so smoothly (edit: and beautifully) away from the intro key. Love this song.
  • Just when I think that I know how to play every great Beatle song, you blow my mind with another gem.
  • @VHope4778
    Just the opening phrase is magical poetry: Half of what I say is meaning… less. Before you even get to the original chord and melody structures. Thnx Mike for bringing this to life the way you have done w ALL their work! You have your own style of genius
  • Excellent choice for a Beatles tutorial! One of Lennon's best.
  • @sidneeeyy4427
    just wanna say that Mikes taught me a ton of the Beatles songs and they're really good
  • @cjscala87
    Once you get the Travis picking down it really opens up a lot of songs. You do a great job of teaching the pattern here. The key is to concentrate on the alternating base notes and then incorporate that high string melody
  • @dodojack1045
    Reminds me of Eric Bibb & " I hear the angels singing.". Lovely... thanks Mike.
  • @gecbucca4205
    one of my favorite beatles tune. still have my white album i bought in 68. thx Mike for picking Julia out.