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The Beatles defied conventions in numerous ways, from their recording techniques to their approach to songwriting. Lacking formal education in music, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote many of their hits without reading or writing music notation. This ignorance, according to McCartney, allowed them to bypass traditional rules, enabling a fresh and original sound.
Their ability to write songs that were memorable without documentation forced them to focus on crafting tunes that resonated deeply. This approach paved the way for their future work, where creativity flourished free from constraints. By breaking the rules of traditional music-making, they demonstrated that sometimes, ignorance can indeed be a catalyst for innovation.