How much music theory did The Beatles know?

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Whether The Beatles did or did not know music theory is a hotly contested topic often found in the comments section of Beatles analysis videos. However, on both sides of the argument, trustworthy sources are rarely cited. That is why I decided to scour through the limited literature and first hand accounts that we have in an attempt to shine some light on The Beatles' true relationship with music theory.

Sources:
Paul’s interview with 60 Minutes (2018) https://twitter.com/i/status/1046561164581359616
Paul’s interview with David Leaf (1990): http://albumlinernotes.com/Paul_McCartney_Comments.html
Beatles overdub session 1965: https://youtu.be/CC6uDhjgjFE
Howard Goodall on The Beatles (2004): https://youtu.be/ZQS91wVdvYc
John Lennon interview with Bob Harris (1975): https://youtu.be/lrRl065BR2w
Ringo Starr 'Here Comes The Sun' interview: https://youtu.be/222pq_ueWlM
Barry Miles, Many Years From Now (1997)
The Beatles Anthology (1995 & 2000)
Mark Lewisohn, The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions (1988)
Dominic Pedler, The Songwriting Secrets Of The Beatles (2003)
Ian MacDonald, Revolution In The Head (1994)

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