Birth of the Blues
Where did the Blues original?
Southern United States
What region was East Coast Blues developed?
Piedmont blues
Where did rural workers begin moving to?
Where did Delta Blues develop primarily?
Dockery Farms
How many African Americans left the South between 1920 to 1970?
6 million
During what time period were the Birth of the Blues originated?
20th Century (1880s-1920s)
What instrument did they use heavily?
Harmonica
What pitch did singers use?
a high-pitch voice
Who was considered the father of the Delta Blues?
Charlie Patton
What were the Blues born out of?
Work songs and field hollers
What was East Coast Blues influenced by?
Ragtime
Strum patterns use a _____ rhythm?
Long-short
How many people usually sing in Delta Blues?
People usually sing solo
What did the lyrics sound like?
Sorrowful and melancholy
What does singing exhibit?
clear enunciation and melodic vocal
What do lyrics rely heavily on?
heartbreak and hardtimes
what vocal patterns do they use while singing?
speech-like
What 3 distinct areas did Blues develop in?
East Coast/Piedmont Blues, Delta, Texas
What are the guitar accompaniments?
intricate and fingerpicking
What rhythm does the song Texas Blues have?
Relaxed rhythm
Where did several Delta Blues Musicians travel to?
Memphis