Music · Composition
Major to minor
The song modulates from a major key into a minor key.
5
songs
Analysis
By Year
Song count per year
By Songwriter
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
By Era
Early1 · 20%
Mid-period3 · 60%
Late1 · 20%
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Songs(5)
Year
Album
Writer
Lead vocal(s)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Things We Said Today | 1964 | A Hard Day's Night | Paul | A major to A minor |
| 2 | Michelle | 1965 | Rubber Soul | Paul | F major to F minor |
| 3 | Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) | 1965 | Rubber Soul | John | E major to E minor |
| 4 | The Fool on the Hill | 1967 | Magical Mystery Tour | Paul | D major to D minor |
| 5 | While My Guitar Gently Weeps | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | George | A major to A minor |
Things We Said Today
1964·A Hard Day's Night·Paul
A major to A minor
Michelle
1965·Rubber Soul·Paul
F major to F minor
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
1965·Rubber Soul·John
E major to E minor
The Fool on the Hill
1967·Magical Mystery Tour·Paul
D major to D minor
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
1968·The Beatles (The White Album)·George
A major to A minor
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