Dehaske Yesterday
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- A classic pop song reimagined for string quartet: an accessible and musical arrangement, ideal for enriching your "crossover" repertoire.
- Intermediate level: designed for ensembles already comfortable with rhythmic setup, intonation, and voice balance.
- Arranged by Nico Dezaire: a writing style that highlights the dialogue between sections (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello) and overall ensemble cohesion.
- Practical format: a concise 8-page set, perfect for rehearsal work, auditions, or musical events.
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Summary of This Score
This set for string quartet showcases the pop song by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, adapted specifically for a string ensemble. The goal is clear: to capture the energy and instantly recognizable melodic lines of the pop repertoire while taking advantage of the colors and expressive possibilities of the quartet.
Nico Dezaire's arrangement relies on a balanced distribution of roles: Violin I generally carries the themes, while the other voices support harmony, pulse, and counter-melodies. This writing encourages active listening among musicians, essential for achieving precise ensemble coordination and coherent dynamics, without losing the "singing" character inherent to this style.
Intended for an intermediate level, this score is perfectly suited for conservatory quartets, chamber music ensembles, or groups wishing to diversify their program with an effective pop piece. It also allows work on key points such as articulation, bow stroke unity, dynamic control, and balance between melody and accompaniment.
Part of the De Haske Pops for String Quartet collection, this edition is designed for simple and immediate use in rehearsal. Thanks to its short format, it easily fits into a concert program, year-end audition, or special event performance, while delivering a convincing musical result when played with precision and intention.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | John Lennon_Paul McCartney | Languages | English-German-French-Dutch |
| Arranger | Nico Dezaire | Difficulty | INTERMEDIATE |
| Instrumentation | String Quartet | Pages | 8 |
| Collection | De Haske Pops for String Quartet | Year of Publication | 2017 |
Questions frequently asked
What is the difficulty level of this string quartet sheet music?
The indicated difficulty is intermediate, involving work on articulation, dynamics, and balance between melody and accompaniment.
What is the instrumentation of Yesterday arranged by Nico Dezaire?
The arrangement is written for string quartet. Violin I typically carries the theme, while the other parts provide harmony, rhythm, and counter-melodies.
Is the Dehaske Yesterday score suitable for a short concert?
With its 8 pages, this 2017 edition can be included in a concert program, audition, or special event performance.
Who composed and arranged this version of Yesterday?
The song is credited to John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The string quartet adaptation is by Nico Dezaire. It belongs to the De Haske Pops for String Quartet collection.
In which languages is this edition available?
The edition's instructions are available in English, German, French, and Dutch.



