Video: The Beatles "Blackbird" Lesson
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In the following video, Guitar World's Andy Aledort shows you the finer points of playing the Beatles classic "Blackbird," which comes from the band's 1968 double album, The Beatles -- better known at The White Album.
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Guitar World Associate Editor Andy Aledort is recognized worldwide for his vast contributions to guitar instruction, via his many best-selling instructional DVDs, transcription books and online lessons. Andy is a regular contributor to Guitar World and Truefire, and has toured with Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers, as well as participating in several Jimi Hendrix Tribute Tours.

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