The Beatles

by Kevin Moore

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Discover the insightful and engaging world of The Beatles through *The Beatles by Ear*, a compelling collection of essays that delve into each album, song, chord, key change, and songwriting technique. This book offers a fresh perspective on the band's music, examining song fragments like those of the Abbey Road medley and Sgt. Pepper both as individual pieces and as parts of larger suites. Unlike typical analyses, the essays focus on musical insights rather than backstories or anecdotes, providing a unique approach that appeals to dedicated fans and musicians alike. *The Beatles by Ear* is specifically written for musically inclined readers who, like the Beatles, have never formally learned to read or write music but can play a few chords and are eager to understand the creative processes behind their favorite songs. A central premise of the book is that the Beatles' lack of formal training actually enhanced their natural talent and originality. Theoretical terms and concepts are kept simple, often limited to those used by the Beatles themselves, with interview quotations sprinkled throughout to support this approach. To assist readers, the book assumes familiarity with the 12 notes (represented by letter names) and the ability to play simple chords in the key of C on keyboard or guitar. For those less familiar with musical notation, a detailed tutorial series is included in one of the appendices, making the material accessible to a broader audience. Hundreds of page referen

• Publisher: Independently Published
• Year: 2019
• ISBN: 1077765169
• Condition: Very Good

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