The Blues Flashcards
1
Q
Where did the Blues originate from?
A
From Slavery
2
Q
What are the Primary Triads(chords)?
A
I I I I IV IV I I V IV II
3
Q
How to Create a 7th chord
A
C7= C E G Bb
Go a third away from the last note of the chord and add a flat to it
4
Q
What is a Walking bass?
A
A walking bass helps to keep the outline pulse of the bar.
Rather than using chords, each note is played separately after each other
5
Q
What is a riff?
A
A repetitive melodic pattern
6
Q
Whatbis Improvisation?
A
Making something up on the spot
7
Q
What is Syncopation?
A
Syncopation is where strong/longer notes occur in between the beat, or ‘offbeat’
8
Q
What is a swung rhythm?
A
This is when quavers are played unevenly, with a lilting rhythm
