The Beatles - Yesterday LESSON by Mike Pachelli

Here's a lesson on the intricate guitar playing of Paul McCartney that he recorded for this most loved iconic classic!

[charlespuskas]

I saw Paul McCartney play "Yesterday" as a solo act at Toronto, August 17th, 1965, with the Beatles, Bobby Hebb was the opening act, singing "Sunny."

[felipehernandez]

Your work is just amazing, is like a love letter for Beatles fans, thank you

[dontbakdown]

How privileged are we to have lived in the same period of time that The Beatles decided that a band would be a good idea and just maybe we could write a few songs people might like...😊

[davidbolls]

The song Yesterday was a revelation. The “universe” was surprised by the amazing new sound and presentation. “Can ya do that?” The answer was, “apparently so.” You had to be alive then to fully appreciate the shock waves and ripples. Paul was not yet 23 years old. Rock music was changed and expanded forever. Subsequent generations shrug, don’t really “get it” and simply learn to love the song on its merit. Thank you Mike for your presentation.

[MovingBlanketStudio]

Came here just to listen to this version, only to end up reflecting on my personal life's shortcomings halfway through the sound alike. Thanks Paul/Mike!

[rthib]

Your meticulous replication of the Beatle's catalog -- exactly as they played it -- will no doubt be useful for generations to come!

[wizofoz]

What word is there that is stronger than genius? Whatever it is Macca deserves it. Written by a 22yo, the same guy who just a few years earlier had travelled across Liverpool by bus with his mate John becasue they had heard of someone who know how to play B7 and they wanted to know the secret. They listened.

This magnificent melody, born fully formed according to the folklaw, (and performed by the bands bass player on solo accoustic guitar) is a feast of chords, subtleties of guitar nuance and, well, just something stronger than genius. And thats just the musical the lyrics are something else.

I never knew John threw in the 'Yesterday' word to fit the 'scrambled eggs' metre.

'The Beatles' never gets old.

[joshuahaley]

Great lesson on the greatest song ever written… You already know we appreciate the hell out of these lessons Mike

[guydouglas]

Paul Mac's magic moment - a sensational piece of music and lyrics. A great history lesson on this song. I believe this song has the most people doing a cover of this song. Good lesson - the down-tuned guitar makes the difference.

[danielrockmyer]

Happy Birthday Mike! Thanks for posting another Beatles lesson!🎸🎼💥

[mauriceharp]

I heard "Yesterday" for the first time in boot camp at Ft. Knox! Love at first 'hear'.

[big_gamer]

its always a good day when mike pachelli uploads. easily the best music channel. not only do you teach us how to play the song, but also a lot of cool facts about it too.

[patriottothecore]

Years ago i figured out how to play this in the key of F in standard tuning - it’s tricky. I could never sing it and play it at the same time though. I believe it is one of the most covered songs of all time. Another great video, thanks Mike.

[martynspooner]

I have no idea how you can work this all out but am so pleased you can. To think this was written when he was only 22 is quite amazing I think. Thanks for sharing.

[kevinknight]

Found out more than I ever knew about Yesterday. This song will stand as a classic for a long time. Thanx for sharing Mike, excellent job as always. 😃

[slipcheck]

Once again there isn't enough Thank You's for showing all of us. ☻♥

[DanielGervais]

Been waiting for this one, THANK YOU Mike! God bless

[rgrbmac]

Great song lesson Mike, I have struggled with this one, will deff get Tabs and Charts from you.

[griffbirkner]

It's unbelievable how brilliant a young composer like Paul McCartney wrote such a great😄 masterpiece.

[sapelesteve]

Terrific lesson & rendition Mike! "Yesterday" is definitely one of the greatest songs ever written! Paul's true genius shinning through loud & clear! Thank you for all of these amazing videos Mike! 👍👍