Show menu
Skip ad
Current Time 0:00
Duration -:-
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time -:-
 
1x

How much music theory did The Beatles know?

Thanks! Share it with your friends!

You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

Added by intercd
9 Views
Whether The Beatles did or did not know music theory is a hotly contested topic often found in the comments section of Beatles analysis videos. However, on both sides of the argument, trustworthy sources are rarely cited. That is why I decided to scour through the limited literature and first hand accounts that we have in an attempt to shine some light on The Beatles' true relationship with music theory.

Sources:
Paul’s interview with 60 Minutes (2018) https://twitter.com/i/status/1046561164581359616
Paul’s interview with David Leaf (1990): http://albumlinernotes.com/Paul_McCartney_Comments.html
Beatles overdub session 1965: https://youtu.be/CC6uDhjgjFE
Howard Goodall on The Beatles (2004): https://youtu.be/ZQS91wVdvYc
John Lennon interview with Bob Harris (1975): https://youtu.be/lrRl065BR2w
Ringo Starr 'Here Comes The Sun' interview: https://youtu.be/222pq_ueWlM
Barry Miles, Many Years From Now (1997)
The Beatles Anthology (1995 & 2000)
Mark Lewisohn, The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions (1988)
Dominic Pedler, The Songwriting Secrets Of The Beatles (2003)
Ian MacDonald, Revolution In The Head (1994)

An extra special thanks goes to Glen, Christopher Ryan, Bruce Mount, Toot & Paul Peijzel, the channel’s Patreon saints!
Category
HOW TO
Show more

Post your comment

Comments

Be the first to comment