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Instruction, Information & Inspiration for Players of Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass & Fiddle | Dec. 16, 2009

Check Out Sheet Music for “Yellow” by Coldplay

Coldplay was not yet a household name in 2000 when the British pop sensation released “Yellow,” but once this catchy tune hit the airwaves (and the video music channels) the band was on its way to becoming one of the biggest acts in the world. “Yellow” immediately impressed me with a super-compressed acoustic guitar sound and the fantastic instrument that is front man Chris Martin’s voice.

Because the straightforward groove of the band’s original version could have been bland with just the string quartet, my arrangement changes the feel with a rhythmic cello part, which is much more active than the bass part in Coldplay’s version.

The result is somewhat Baroque.

Coldplay has gone on to create epically iconic songs, but “Yellow” is a shining example of their brand of simple, yet emotional, pop music. —Eric Gorfain

Order the Strings Charts edition of Coldplay’s Yellow, paired with the Shins' New Slang. Two of alternative rock's best-known mid-tempo ballads, these pop hits are sure to be a hit with your string quartet and they're a perfect way to spice up your school string program's performances.

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