The Beatles: The Early Years

Video links for early years of The Beatles:

 Title sequence from the film A Hard Day's Night

 Appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show

The Isley Brothers "Twist and Shout"

 The Beatles "Twist and Shout"

Questions for discussion:

1. What city were the Beatles from?
2. What style of folk music was popular in Britain during the early 1960s?
3. What was the name of the original band that later became the Beatles?
4. What is the role of a band's manager?
5. Who was the Beatles' first manager?
6. What is the role of a music producer?
7. What famous producer was an important part of the Beatles' sound?
8. What was the Beatles' instrumental lineup (what instruments did they play) in performance?

Senior Seminar: 2012 Election CA Propositions

Resources

http://www.kcet.org/news/ballotbrief/ballot-measures/california-propositions-guide-2012-cheat-sheet.html

http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/qualified-ballot-measures.htm

Guitar: The Early 1960s

MUSIC HISTORY

In the early 1960s, several new musical trends emerged.  People rediscovered acoustic music, fell in love with California surfing, and were swept by a series of dance crazes!

The 60s Folk Revival:

The Kingston Trio "A Worried Man"

Peter, Paul, and Mary "Blowin' In The Wind"

Surf Music:

The Beach Boys "Little Deuce Coupe"

Dick Dale "Surfin' and Swingin' / Miserlou / Wedge"

Dance Crazes:

Little Eva "Locomotion "

Chubby Checker "The Twist"

TECHNIQUE AND THEORY

Play through "First String Warm Up" and "Blues / Rock Riff" on Notesheet #1.  If possible, pair up and play chords + melody together with a partner. 

If ready, move on to "First Duet."  Students write names of notes over staff and play through both parts as a class. If possible, split class in two and have each group take one part.

INDEPENDENT SONGS

Work on Jason Mraz "I'm Yours" and Buddy Holly "Peggy Sue" charts.