this song

Yesterday

Artist :

The Beatles

Album:

Help!

(1965)

Style :

Folk, Pop

How to play Yesterday by The Beatles?

“Yesterday” written by Paul McCartney in 1965, was recorded for the album “Help!” of the Beatles.

This song was born from a guitar riff that McCartney recorded on a tape recorder before going back to sleep, only to wake up later with a complete song in his head. Besides his rumored ex-girlfriend, the song is also said to reference the deceased mother of Paul McCartney.

When recording “Yesterday,” the Beatles did something unusual by using a string orchestra to accompany the song, rather than their own band. This gave the song a unique sound and contributed to its popularity.

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> HOW TO PLAY Yesterday ?

Here are some tips if you're wondering how to play Yesterday by The Beatles!

If you are a fan of Beatles and you want to learn to play and sing their famous song “Yesterday” On guitar, it's important to know that the original key of the song is slightly lower by one tone, so you will need to detune your guitar to be at the correct key.

How to play Yesterday by the Beatles on the Guitar?
The chords you will need to know to play the song are G5, F#m, F#madd11/B, Em, Em/D, CM7, D7, Dadd11/F#, Em7, A, C, Am, Am/D and A7sus4. You can find the chord position diagrams in the pdf which you can download.
How to play Yesterday by the Beatles on the Guitar: Play the Guitar with your fingers?
If you choose to play with your fingers, it is important to adopt good posture and practice the “natural position” technique. This involves placing the fingers close to the frets, bending them slightly, and positioning them so that the strings can be pressed easily without making unwanted noises. It is also important to play the strings with the pads of your fingers rather than your nails to avoid producing spurious sounds.
How to play Yesterday by the Beatles on the Guitar: Synchronization of both hands on the Guitar?
To successfully play this song with ease, it is necessary to practice regularly to improve the synchronization between the left and right hands, the speed and the sound quality. It's important to take the time to master each chord and each transition between chords. Once you have mastered the chords, you can start playing the song slowly and gradually increase the speed to reach the original rhythm of the song.
How to play Yesterday by the Beatles on the Guitar: Sing along with the Guitar?
Finally, remember that singing and playing at the same time can be a challenge. To make learning easier, it is advisable to play the song several times until you know the chords and rhythm well. Once you're comfortable with the music, you can start adding the lyrics. It can be helpful to sing the lyrics while playing the song slowly and make sure you are able to sing in time and rhythm with the music.

> what is the story of Yesterday ?

How to play Yesterday by The Beatles: The genesis of “Yesterday”

“Yesterday” of the Beatles is one of the most famous songs of all time.
Written by Paul McCartney in 1965 it was recorded for the album “Help!” of the Beatles. Since its release, it has been covered and recorded by hundreds of different artists, making it one of the most covered songs of all time. “Yesterday” has been covered by hundreds of different artists, from Ray Charles has Boyz II Men Passing by Elvis Presley And Frank Sinatra.

How to play Yesterday by The Beatles: What is “Yesterday” about?

Although we always thought this song was about an ex-girlfriend of Paul McCartney, the song would also allude to his late mother, Mary, who died in 1956 when he was only 14 years old. The story of “Yesterday” begins when Paul McCartney wakes up one morning with a guitar riff in his head. He gets up and records the riff on a tape recorder before returning to bed. When he wakes up later, he realizes that he wrote an entire song in his sleep. He then presents the song to his teammates Beatles, who welcome him with enthusiasm.

How to play Yesterday by The Beatles: The anecdote about “Yesterday”

When recording “Yesterday", THE Beatles did something unusual by using a string orchestra to accompany the song, rather than their own band. This gave the song a unique sound and contributed to its popularity.