Birth of the Blues
Where was the Blues originated?
Southern United States
Sometimes what were the East Coast Blues called?
Piodoment Blues
What kind of rhythm was used the Texas Blues?
A relaxed, swinging feel
What kind of speech does Delta Blues use?
Vocal Patterns
How did musicians have their sound be better?
They used microphones and electric guitars
Around what time did the Blues take place?
1800s-1920s
What is fingerpicking?
Used to play two, three or even five strings at once with different fingers, letting guitarists create sounds and harmonies they wouldn't otherwise be able to.
What kind of rhythm did the strum patterns use in the Texas Blues?
A long-short rhythm
Who was considered the father of the Delta Blues?
Charlie Patton
What kind of instruments were used in the Chicago Blues?
Piano and Drums
What were the Blues born out of?
Work songs and field hollars
What is a main instrument used in the East Coast Blues?
The harmonica
What urban centers did the Texas Blues locate?
Texas, such as Dallas, Galveston, San Antonio, and Houston.
What tool was used to have a rhythmic pair?
A slide
Around what time did over 6 million African Americans migrate to?
They moved from the South to more industrial cities
What were the Blues lyrics and songs about?
Heartbreak and Hard times
What were the East Coast Blues influenced by?
Ragtime
Notable Texas Singers
Blind Lemon, Black boy shine, lightn hopkins
What vocal patterns are often used?
Speech like vocal patterns
Where did blues musicians move with their music
Moved from south to other north.
Is it true or false that the Texas Blues were part of the Birth of The Blues?
True
True or false: the singing exhibit clear enuntions and melodic vocal lines
True
What were the meaning behind Texas Blues
Heartbreak and Sadness
Where did several Delta Blues musicians travel?
Memphis and Tennessee
At least one Chicago Blues singer
Willie Dixon, George "Buddy" and Bo Diddly