A study of the Beatles’ “Let It Be“–one of the most iconic piano intros of all time…
Listen to the original version from the Album “Let It Be”…
Frank’s Transcription…
Frank’s Performance…
Study-Practice-Performance Notes
- One key to accurate transcription is to listen for the bass notes and the top notes.
- Another key is to listen only for the rhythm.
- Notice how the off-beat notes are “ghosted”–played so softly that they are almost not heard, but most certainly are felt. This is a common practice borrowed from Gospel music.
- Also notice that the grace notes in the left hand are unrushed and understated.