Blues Flashcards
Where and when did the blues originate?
South of the USA during late 19th century and early 20th century
What is a minor pentatonic
A 5 note minor scale with the degrees 1,3,4,5,7
What is call and response?
When two phrases are presented and the second phrase responds to the first phrase
What is improvisation
Making something up on the spot
What is melody?
The main tune
What is harmony ?
The chords
What is a Tonic?
Chord I (eg. C major)
What is the Subdominant?
Chord IV ( eg. F major)
What is the Dominant?
Chord V ( eg. G major)
What are the 12 bar blues ?
A chord sequence often used in classic blues music
1 1 1 1
4 4 1 1
5 4 1 1
What are swung quavers ?
Unequal length quavers where 1 is long and the second is short
What is syncopation
When the rhythm falls mostly on the off beat
What is head structure ?
A structure commonly used in blues which is similar to the ternary form ( ABA )
What is the head ?
The main part of a blues song similar he the A in ternary form
What is the walking bass ?
A bass line that moves swiftly from one note to the next
