The Blues Flashcards
1
Q
Melodies (4)
A
Portamento
Improvisation
Scats
Sad lyrics
2
Q
Structure (3)
A
12 bar blues structure
AAB lyrics structure
Call and response structure
3
Q
Harmony/Tonality (3)
A
Blues notes added (flat 3rd, 5th, 7th)
Simple chord progressions based aroudn primary chords
Walking bassline
4
Q
Rhythm/Tempo (3)
A
Syncopation in melodies
Swung rhythms
Slow tempo
