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I've been using this short tutorial as a basis for learning a simplified version of Let It Be. The video has been very helpful for me and It isn't as stressful as I thought it was going to be. In addition to the chords I'm learning from this tutorial, I'll also be adding bass chords and a couple other notes.

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Let it Be piano chords (C, G, Am, F) easy piano chords

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I had to research how to split my piano track for Let It Be but I unfortunately forgot from learning it before, so I used this helpful website to refresh my memory.

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How To Cut In Logic Pro | 3 Easy Methods

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Cutting regions in Logic Pro is crucial for music production. In this post I teach 3 easy methods: Scissors tool for quick cuts, Control-click & ‘Split at Playhead,’ and time-saving ‘COMMAND + T’ key command. Don’t forget to add subtle fades for a polished finish.

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I've officially recorded the main part of the piano for Let It Be. Luckily, these chords are played through out the entire song so I won't need to do much more playing.

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Since I've been working on Let It be this week, I wanted to research the true meaning behind the song. In this article, I specifically found out that Paul McCartney wrote the song inspired by a dream he had. In the dream, McCartney's mother, Mary, who had passed away when he was young, she spoke to him and told him "let it be".

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The incredible inspiration behind Paul McCartney's song, which will appear in the new Peter Jackson documentary.

Filmmaker Peter Jackson has announced that his version of The Beatles' Let It Be film will be released to theatres on 4 September 2020. Titled The Beatles Get Back, it's a new version of the documentary that was first proposed by the Fab Four at the beginning of 1969.

Compiled from over 55 hours of unseen footage, the sessions were filmed by director Michael Lindsay-Hogg t o become part of a TV special that would see The Beatles perform live, in front of an audience, for the first time in three years.

The climax to The Beatles' Let It Be film: the rooftop concert in January 1969. Picture: Express/Express/Getty Images

The live show was ultimately scrapped, so the documentary became about The Beatles making a new album... and the footage was sat on for a year, before being premiered in theatres in May 1970. By that point The Beatles had split up.

Sir Paul McCartney says of the new version of the film: "I am really happy that Peter has delved into our archives to make a film that shows the truth about The Beatles recording together. The friendship and love between us comes over and reminds me of what a crazily beautiful time we had."

But the "beautiful time" masks a rather sad story.

Written and sung by McCartney, the iconic track was the last single to be unveiled before he announced his departure from the band.

Speaking to James Corden on the his segment of Carpool Karaoke last year, McCartney has recalled how his late mother - who died from cancer when he was 14 - inspired him to write the track.

Linda and Paul McCartney at the very final Beatles photo shoot in August 1969. Picture: Cummings Archives/Redferns/Getty Images

The Liverpool legend explaned: "I had a dream in the Sixties where my mum who died came to me in a dream and was reassuring me, saying: 'It's gonna be OK. Just let it be..."

McCartney's mother was also named Mary, which has been cited as an inspiration for the "Mother Mary" lyric.

However, when in asked if it had any reference to the Virgin Mary, The Beatle has been known to leave it up to fans' interpretation.

A poster for the Apple Corps movie 'Let It Be', featuring The Beatles, 1970. Picture: Movie Poster Image Art/Getty Images

However, there is one other version of the story.

Mal Evans was one of The Beatles' right hand men. Together with Neil Aspinall (who ended up managing the band's Apple empire), Evans was the Fab Four's road crew, personal assistant and general go-to good guy and mate.

In 1975 TV special hosted by David Frost and called A Salute To The Beatles, Evans explained that it was him - and not Paul's mum - that was going to be the subject of the song,

Speaking to Frost, Evans said: "Paul was meditating one day and I came to him in a vision, abd I was just standing there saying "let it be, let it be..." And that's where the song came from... It's funny because we were coming home from a session one night, and it was 3 o'clock in the morning, raining, dark in London, and Paul was telling this, saying I've written this song.

"It was gonna be Brother Malcolm but I've had to change it in case people get the wrong idea!"

Was Mal talking rubbish? A lot of people thought so and the "Mother Mary Dream" tale became the official version of the genesis of Let It Be. That was until an outtake appeared on the 2018 50th anniversary reissue of the classic "White Album", in which Paul tries out Let It Be while the band are midway through recording the song Piggies in September 1968. And there, in all its glory, are the lyrics: "When I find myself in times of trouble, Brother Malcolm comes to me..."

So who was right? Mal Evans died in January 1976 after a confrontation with armed police in Los Angeles. So, it would seem, Paul has the last word on this one...

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The sad story behind The Beatles' Let It Be

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The incredible inspiration behind Paul McCartney's song, which will appear in the new Peter Jackson documentary. Filmmaker Peter Jackson has announced that his version of The Beatles ' Let It Be film will be released to theatres on 4 September 2020.

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this is a short tutorial explaining the basics of recording vocals in Logic Pro. It's a fairly simply tutorial but I wanted to also refresh my memory of what I've already learned. it teaches you from setting up the mic to making sure the gain levels are good.

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I wanted to start off my research with the thing that surrounds the whole project: The Singer-Songwriter Movement. Ive attached great link going into detail about the history, female singer-songwriters in the early 70s and how The Beatles helped start up the movement

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From today’s perspective, the category seems almost odd. Singer-Songwriter? If you wrote it, you may as well sing it, right? But this is, in many ways, a line of thought that started with the Beatles and hit a high point with the Singer-Songwriters. Go back a few years before the Beatles and the tasks of writing, singing, and playing the ... Read More

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this tutorial has been extremely helpful for me. I now know how to make recording the piano part for Let It Be so much easier. I'm definitely going be using what I learned from this in my project, especially how accurate it gets the timing.

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In this short clip, McCartney explains that Let It Be was inspired by his mother who passed away 10 years prior. He had a dream that his mother told him everything will be okay and to just "Let It Be". shortly after, McCartney wrote the song we all know and love today.

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Paul McCartney Reveals Why He Wrote 'Let It Be'

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Before making any project on Logic Pro, it is important to enable complete features to unlock full potential of the software, so this is me doing that so that i can create my "Let It Be" project.

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I’ve officially finished playing the piano part for Let It Be. Now I’m working on quantising and adjusting the chords to make it sound even smoother and more polished.

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Now that I’ve played and quantised the piano part, I’m just copying and pasting the track since the chords stay the same throughout the song.

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I’ve recorded three full vocal takes of Let It Be, and now I’m comping them to ensure the final version of my project is the best it can be.

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I’ve decided to add some reverb to my vocals and chose the Airy reverb. I’m really pleased with the effect it brings—it adds a beautiful depth to the vocals and enhances the overall vibe of the song.

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I felt like my project was missing something, so I decided to add drums. They really tie everything together, and I’m loving how they enhance the overall track.

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We decided to add some acoustic guitar to the track, and I really think it compliments the song in such a beautiful way. It adds warmth and depth which enhances the overall vibe.

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The finishing touch to my Let It Be project was letting the piano fade out, I feel as if it sounds a lot smoother than just abruptly cutting off.

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Final Evaluation

Throughout this course, I have developed both personally and professionally in a number of areas. My approach to research, use of resources, development of skills, and final achievements have all contributed to my overall growth.

Research

To support my learning, I engaged in a range of research methods. I made effective use of YouTube tutorials, which I found particularly helpful as a visual learner. Being able to see techniques in action helped me understand and apply them more easily. I also appreciated the convenience of YouTube, as it was accessible at any time and supported both passive (background learning) and active (focused learning) research styles. In addition to video content, I read several articles about Let It Be by The Beatles and the wider context of 1970s music. This helped me gain a deeper understanding of the era’s musical influences and how they shaped the song’s production and style.

Resources

I made good use of the resources available to me both inside and outside of college. The college booth provided a professional space to focus on music production, and I regularly used Logic Pro, which I accessed through college. I also benefited from the guidance and support of my college lecturer, who helped me develop my skills and improve the quality of my work. The college laptop and equipment were essential tools, and having access to Microsoft Teams allowed me to stay organised, communicate effectively, and keep track of assignments and feedback.

Skills and Knowledge

Over the duration of the course, I have improved significantly in several key areas. My ability to use Logic Pro has grown stronger, and I am now more confident using it to produce and edit music. I have also become better at managing my workload and organising my time effectively, which has helped me meet deadlines and reduce stress. In addition, my confidence has grown, both in my technical abilities and in working independently.

Achievements and Future Goals

One of my biggest achievements has been completing the course. It has taken dedication and effort, and I am proud of the progress I have made. Looking ahead, I want to continue building on these achievements by working more collaboratively with others. I recognise the value of teamwork in the music industry and would like to improve my communication and group project skills in future work.

Overall, this course has helped me grow in many ways, and I feel more prepared for the next steps in my development as a music student and aspiring professional.

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Before today, I was feeling pretty unconfident about finishing this project. It felt as though I had bitten off more than I could chew, and the original scope—starting with five songs—quickly became overwhelming.

After reassessing the situation and simplifying the project, I now feel much more confident. I've narrowed my focus down to just one song: Let It Be. This decision was made with previous research in mind and has helped to clarify my direction. By focusing on one song, I’m able to go deeper into the arrangement and performance, while also managing expectations and ensuring I can complete everything to a high standard before the deadline.

For the remainder of the sessions, I will focus on refining and recording the piano part, working on the vocal performance, and potentially adding some guitar elements if time allows. This focused approach will help ensure the final product is polished and well-rounded.

The final song will be uploaded to YouTube, which gives the project a real-world purpose and adds an extra level of motivation and accountability. I’m now in a much better position to complete this project successfully, and I’m looking forward to seeing (and sharing) the final version come together.