The Beatles: a history through their music

City Lit

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    Course

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    London

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    Different dates available

Through analysis of their music, a history of the Fab Four and a cultural history of the 1960s we will explore how John, Paul, George & Ringo came to define the Twentieth century’s most turbulent decade. From Love Me Do to the Abbey Road medley, we will explore the Beatles’ music making in the context of cultural, technical and personal developments. We will explore their influences and their impact on their contemporaries.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Appreciate the role of the Beatles in the cultural life of the 1960s.
- Understand the musical background to several Beatles albums.
- Identify themes and ideas in several Beatles albums and tracks.
- Show an understanding of the Beatles as a group and individuals.
- Have greater awareness of the history of the Nineteen Sixties.

No. However, you may wish to buy some of the music or books recommended in class.

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  • Music

Course programme

- The music of the Beatles including A Hard Day’s Night, Revolver and Abbey Road.
- A cultural history of the 1960s against the wider backdrop of the political and social landscape.
- A history of the Beatles and its members – their lives over the course of the decade from their forming as a group to their break up.

You will be taught with workshops, short lectures, practical exercises, tutorials and handouts. The course will use a variety of materials including audio recordings and film footage.

Additional information

We recommend (MD622B) Bob Dylan: an introduction to his music. To find out more about music appreciation classes and to read some of our recommendations, please see the blog post Music history and appreciation: the 2018/19 programme which lists our full programme of classes listed by term, and by day of the week. You may then click on each title to read the full course outline. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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