Birth of the Blues
Where did the blues originate?
Southern states
What is the nickname for east coast blues?
Piedmont Blues
What do singers use?
High pitched clear vocal lines
Where did the Delta Blues develop?
Dockery farms
What instruments where heavily used in the Chicago Blues?
Piano and drums
Around when did the blues originate?
20th century
What instrument is heavily used?
Harmonica
What was Texas blues developed as?
Rural workers
Who is considered "The father" of Delta Blues?
Charlie Patton
Where did many Delta blue singer move to?
Industrial cities of the north
What were the blues born out of?
Work Wongs and field hollers
What was the east coast influenced by?
Ragtime
Where did the Texas blues begin moving into?
Urban centers of Texas
What characteristics does Delta Blues have?
Guitar patterns, often using a slide
In Chicago a more electric form of blue developed including what?
Microphones and electric guitars
What were the lyrics centered on?
heartbreak or hard times
What does singing exhibit?
Clear enunciations and melodic
What type of rhythm does Texas blues use?
Relaxed, swinging feel
Where did several Delta Blues musicians travel to?
Memphis, Tennessee
Where did many Chicago Blues move to?
The north
Where did the blues develop?
East coast, Delta, Texas
Does east coast blues include fingerpicking?
Yes
What do the lyrics lean less heavily on?
Heartbreak
Why did singers travel to Memphis?
To record albums and further their careers
Blues musicians from the south brought what with them to the north?
Their music