Shaken percussion – dried seed pods or beads in a gourd.
George Martin is the most prolific non-Beatle player in the catalogue – credited on 44 different Beatles recordings.
| # | Value | Songs | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ringo Starr Drummer and occasional vocalist. Starr's inventive, left-handed drumming style – understated yet distinctive – anchored the band's rhythm section throughout their career. | 28 | 62.2% |
| 2 | George Harrison Lead guitarist and songwriter. Harrison's contributions grew from early rockabilly licks to sitar-infused spirituality and some of the band's finest songs, including 'Something' and 'Here Comes the Sun'. | 6 | 13.3% |
| 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. | 5 | 11.1% |
| 4 | 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. | 4 | 8.9% |
| 5 | 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. | 1 | 2.2% |
| 6 | Terry Doran Apple Records executive and a long-time Beatles friend. | 1 | 2.2% |
Album
The White Album
CD
Software
Native Instruments Komplete
Native Instruments
Book
Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece
Ashley Kahn
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