Musicians - Titles
Who was known as the "Father of Chicago Blues?"
Muddy Waters
What does the "B.B." in B.B. King's name stand for?
Blues Boy
Which kind of Blues had a rigidly controlled rhythm?
City Blues
In a blues scale, which three notes are blue?
3, 5, & 7
What is considered to be the birthplace of the Blues?
Mississippi Delta
Who was known as the "Mother of the Blues?"
Ma Rainey
Who died from a poisoned drinking by a jealous husband after flirting with a married woman?
Robert Johnson
Which kind of blues had lyrics that were earthy and dwelt on hardships
Country Blues
In a chord, what is a "root?"
The note that a chord is built on
What does "R & B" stand for?
Rhythm & Blues
Who was known as the "Father of the Delta Blues."
Robert Johnson
Who was the most famous female blues singer in the 1920's-1930's despite some people thinking her sound was "too rough?"
Bessie Smith
Which kind of Blues has a free rhythm?
Country Blues
What is a group of three or more notes sounded together to create harmony?
Chord
What was the name of B.B. King's guitar?
Lucille
Who is known as the "Empress of the Blues?"
Bessie Smith
When and Why did Muddy Water's initial country blues sound change?
He bought an electric guitar in Chicago.
Describe the accompaniment of City Blues
Several instruments and/or piano
What is the common form of blues based on 3 phrases of four measures using a set of chord progressions.
12-bar blues
What is the typical verse form of blues?
AAB
Who is known as the "Father of the Blues"
W.C. Handy
Where is it said that Robert Johnson got his talent and who did he get it from?
Down at the Cross roads from the devil.
Describe the vocals of Country Blues
Undeveloped, but highly expressive
What is a "chord progression?"
Succession of musical chords
What three chords are used in 12-bar blues?
I, IV, and V