Electric piano – typically a Wurlitzer or Fender Rhodes.
George Martin is the most prolific non-Beatle player in the catalogue – credited on 44 different Beatles recordings.
| # | Value | Songs | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul McCartney Co-founder, bassist, and vocalist. McCartney's melodic gift and musical versatility drove much of the band's pop appeal, from 'Yesterday' to the Abbey Road medley. | 7 | 33.3% |
| 2 | Billy Preston American keyboardist and solo star ('Will It Go Round in Circles', 'Nothing from Nothing') who also played with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and the Rolling Stones. | 6 | 28.6% |
| 3 | John Lennon Co-founder, rhythm guitarist, and vocalist. Lennon's songwriting evolved from raw rock'n'roll through introspective balladry to avant-garde experimentation, often in creative rivalry with McCartney. | 4 | 19.0% |
| 4 | George Martin Classically trained English producer, arranger, and head of EMI's Parlophone label, widely called the 'Fifth Beatle' for his central role in shaping the band's recordings. | 2 | 9.5% |
| 5 | Nicky Hopkins British session pianist whose credits span the Rolling Stones, the Who, and most of his era's major British rock acts. | 1 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Chris Thomas British producer whose later credits include Roxy Music, the Sex Pistols, and INXS. | 1 | 4.8% |
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