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The brilliant music theory technique that made The Beatles’ ‘Yesterday’ truly unforgettable.”

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Yesterday’ might be the finest song ever written. While some may prefer ‘Purple Rain’ or ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, those songs were clearly designed to impress—they aimed for epic scale and dramatic impact. Paul McCartney’s ‘Yesterday’, on the other hand, was born out of something far more organic. He didn’t intend to create a timeless classic; rather, the melody came to him unexpectedly, emerging fully formed from a dream.

Instead of turning the tune into a grand production filled with layers of sound, McCartney opted for restraint. He kept the arrangement minimal, allowing the song’s quiet beauty to shine through. Aside from a subtle string quartet added by producer George Martin, the track features no bassline, no percussion, and no vocal harmonies—just McCartney, his guitar, and a haunting sense of vulnerability.
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