birth of the Blues
Where did the blues originate in
Southern States
what were the east coast blues some times called
what were they developed by
rural workers
they were Developed primarily at
Dochery farms
When were the blues created.
the 1880's and the 1920's
what were the East Coast Blues influenced blues
ragtime
were did workers move to
urban centers in Texas
what were the blues born out of
work songs and field hollers
what did they use that was heavy use
what did singers use
high pitched , clear vocal lines.
Between 1920 and 1970, over 6 million African Americans left the south to move to the more
Industrial cities of the north.
what did the lyrics sound like
they were sorrowful
what did they use to clear enunciation and melodic vocal lines
singing exhibits
The rhythm has more of a relaxed and
swinging feel
were does the name blues come from
blue notes
Influenced by ragtime so the guitar accompaniments are
intricate and involve heavy.
the Lyrics lean less heavily on what
heartbreak and hard times