The Blues Flashcards
to learn
Where does it originate?
In America at the of the 19th Century
What are the roots of The Blues?
in the music of slave trade, mainly spirituals, field-hollers and work songs
Who were some Blues musicians?
Bessie Smith; Nina Simone; Robert Johnson
What are the lyrics about?
they’re about unhappiness, usually in an AAB lyrics structure
What is the walking bass played by?
it is played by a string bass
What is the use of blue notes?
notes that have been flattened to sound ‘blue’
What is the use of blue notes?
notes that have been flattened to sound ‘blue’
What is the chord sturcture?
a 12 bar blues, usually with 2 or 4 chords to a bar
What is improvisation?
making up on the spot, usually using notes from the blues scale
What is improvisation?
making up on the spot, usually using notes from the blues scale
Name some instruments used in early blues music
double bass, harmonica, guitar, banjo, drums and voice
