Describe a song or piece of music you like: IELTS Speaking Part 2 sample answer

A song I really enjoy is “Yesterday” by The Beatles. It is a very famous song from the 1960s, and although it is much older than I am, it has been one of my favourites since I was fifteen.

I first heard it at my uncle's house. He plays the guitar, and one evening he tried to teach me the chords. The melody is simple and slow, with only a guitar and a soft string accompaniment, and the singer's voice is gentle and a little sad. The lyrics are about missing a relationship from the past, and even though I was young, I could feel the emotion.

I like the song for a few reasons. The melody is easy to remember, so I sometimes hum it without noticing. It also helps me relax; when I have a stressful week, I listen to it on my headphones on the way home, and my mind slows down. Another reason is that it reminds me of my uncle and those quiet evenings.

Of course, my friends mostly listen to modern pop and rap, and they sometimes joke that my taste is old-fashioned. But I think great music does not age. I would love to hear it live one day, and perhaps learn to play it properly on the guitar. Whenever I hear the first guitar notes in a cafe or on the radio, I always smile and sometimes sing along quietly. Few things connect me so quickly to a happy memory, which is exactly why I think music matters so much.