The theme of the lesson is “The Beatles. Why did the rock-group become world-famous?”

The theme of the lesson is “The Beatles. Why did the rock-group become world-famous?”

The quotations of famous people about music“Music is the universal language of mankind”. (Henry W. Longfellow)“Music is a free art, an open-air art, art boundless as the wind, the sky, the sea”. (Debussy)“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything”. (Plato)“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”. (Berthold Auerbach)

Music for me is…

Group 1. Make up word combinationsbandgroupc) orchestrad) ensemblee) quartet ?symphonyfolkbrasspopjazzstringchamber

Group 2. Underline the words on the topic “musical instruments”Symphony, saxophone, trumpet, melody, rock-n-roll, band, accordion, album, guitar, rock, choir, single, flute, rap, jazz, violin, folk, record, clarinet, hip-hop, singer, orchestra, group, musician, blues, lyrics, piano, drum.

Group 3. Find and cross out the odd word. Jazz, rap, harp, folk, country. Violin, guitar, orchestra, flute, clarinet. Symphony, sonata, opera, ballet, choir. Trumpeter, cellist, guitar, drummer, violinist.

Styles of musiccountryrock’n’roolclassicalfolkraptechnoheavy metal

What is the origin of the fame of the Beatles?

John Lennon is the central personality and the leader of the group “The Beatles”. He was brought up in the family of his aunt. From the very childhood John had strong and categorical character, a little bit aggressive. At school he didn’t like to study but he enjoyed writing short stories and drawing. He learned to play the guitar and banjo by himself. The first band he organized was “Quarry men”. They played in the streets and cafes. After leaving school Lennon entered Liverpool Arts Collage but he didn’t like to study there. In 1960 the group “Quarry men” was named “The Beatles” with the new stuff of musicians. A new era started in the British and world music. John Lennon

Paul was born in 1942 into a very friendly and happy family. He was a very talented child. He finished school very well. His parents tried to give him the best education they could. After elementary school Paul entered Liverpool grammar school, the best school in Liverpool. His father was a professional musician. There was a piano in their house and a teacher came and gave lessons to Paul. One day Paul asked his father to buy a guitar. When Paul met John and his group Paul’s professional level was much higher than that of John’s. So Paul began to teach him everything he knew. Their first songs appeared. Paul hs always been self-disciplined, hard-working, nice and tolerant. He still remains one of the best singers of the world. Paul Mc. Cartney

George Harrison joined “The Beatles” in 1958 on the request of Paul Mc. Cartney. His family was very friendly. He studied well at school and had a lot of hobbies. He entered Liverpool institute where he met Paul Mc. Cartney. At that time he was totally absorbed in music and the guitar playing. One day Paul Mc. Cartney introduced George Harrison to John Lennon, who was impressed by George’s skills and invited him as a leading guitar player in the group. George Harrison

Ringo Starr is a nickname of Richard Starky. His childhood was very difficult because his family was very poor. Richard was often ill and he couldn’t finish school. He was also fond of music and liked percussion instruments. In 1962 he met “The Beatles” in Germany. The group needed a new drummer at that time and they asked Ringo to join the group. And he became the fourth member of the group. Ringo liked to wear rings on all his fingers. He was always very modest and quiet. But Ringo became the best drummer of the world. He could play 16 percussion instruments at a time. Ringo Starr

Why did “The Beatles” become world-famous?

The name of the group was invented by John Lennon who changed the word “beetles” which means “жуки” into “The Beatles” which derived from the verb “to beat” - стукати, відбивати такт, ударяти. So “The Beatles” can be translated as “жуки-ударники”.

they invented a new genre and a new direction in modern music. The Beatles” combined different types of music: classical and pop music. It is rock music.

Rock is popular with young people. Rock music is full of power and rhythm. Rock music was simple, cheerful and modern. The young people wanted to listen to music to which they could dance. The songs were close to the life of common people.

They have influenced the lives of some generations of people who have been brought up listening to their true-life songs, so close the common people’s lives.

The people were impressed with their manners. All of the Beatles were calm, intelligent and witty. Their hairdos and their jackets were also famous.

The quiz “Beatlemania”1) Where did the Beatles come from?а) London b) Liverpool c) Los-Angeles6) How many albums had they recorded by 1970?.а) 7 b) 10 c) 132) Who was not a Beatle?а) George Harrison b) Paul Mc. Cartney c) Elvis Presleyd) Ringo Starr e) John Lennon3) When did the Beatles first become famous?a) in the 1960s b) in the 1970s in the 1980s4) What instrument did John Lennon play?a) lead guitar b) rhythm guitar c) drums5) Who wrote most of the songs? a) Paul Mc. Cartney and Ringo Starr b) Paul Mc. Cartney and John Lennon c) George Harrison and Brian Epstein7) Which of The Beatles films was a cartoon?a) A Hard Day’s Nightb) Help!c) Yellow Submarine8) Which Beatle died a violent death?a) Ringo Starrb) John Lennon

The Beatles have achieved the greatest popularity and have become one of the brightest phenomenon of the world culture of the 20th century.

Adjectives used to describe musiclively exciting powerful peaceful sweet-sounding relaxing beautiful optimistic modern charming impressivecheerful inspiring innovativewonderful romantic dreaming

Write the essay“Music in our life”Home assignment

Summing up. Complete the sentence: I liked… During the lesson I’ve learned about…

Transform the active sentences into the passive ones1. The Beatles performed the song” Yesterday” in 1965. John Lennon and Paul Mc. Cartney wrote the words of the songs. The group recorded about 200 songs altogether.