The Music of the Beatles will track the musical development of the band, starting from the earliest days in Liverpool and Hamburg, moving through the excitement of Beatlemania, the rush of psychedelia, and the maturity of Abbey Road. While the focus will be on the music, we will also consider how recording techniques, the music business, the music of other artists, and the culture of the 1960s affected John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they created the Beatles repertory.
The Music of the Beatles
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Students will be able to summarize and describe the evolution of the Beatles from their early days to Beatlemania and beyond.
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JC
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2020
I really enjoyed the course, including the side stories. I only wish that there was no problem with copyright infringement and all so one can listen to the songs as they are being discussed.
ML
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2020
Gave me a better appreciation of the Beatles' music and their place in history. The instructor was very engaging and informative. Tons of information.
GG
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2018
Excellent course. The only drawback s that there could not be any piece of music or lyrics. This is a problem that should be addressed somehow to make it even better.
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