Chords
Roman Numerals used in the 12 bar blues
I, IV, V
How many bars are usually in the blues?
12
What are the origins of the blues? Why, who and where did the blues come from?
African-American's who were in slavery in the south of America. Used the songs for community and communication.
Which types of instruments did Rock 'n' roll introduce/start using?
Electric instruments, electric guitar, bass, amplifaction of voice
In the key of C, which chords do we use in the blues
C, F, G
Specifically how many bars do each chord go for in the blues?
4 bars of I
2 Bars of IV
2 Bars of I
1 Bar of V
1 Bar of IV
2 Bars of I
Who released the original version of 'Hound Dog' (later covered by Elvis
Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton
Early blues was usually performed by one person, playing which 2 instruments?
Voice and Guitar
In the key of G, which chords do we use in the blues?
G, C, D
What is the lyric structure of the blues?
A - 1st line, questions
A - repeat
B - new line, resolution
Elvis released 'Hound Dog' in which decade...
1956
Name 5 types of string instruments used in the blues
Guitar, bass, banjo, violin, ukulele...
In the key of F, which chords do we use in the blues?
F, Bb, C
Which 3 sections would we have in a traditional blues?
(Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Intro, Outro, Instrumental)
Introduction, Verse, Instrumental (or outro)
Explain the cultural and social implications of the blues in the 1950's, who was allowed/did play the blues, who often did not?
By this time in history, most men wre able to the play music freely and got famous from it. Women were still not usually in the fore-front of music making at this time.
A blues instrument which is not traditionally used now, which is blown into. It is not a traditional brass or woodwind instrument...
Harmonica