Understanding Blues Notes

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*Front:* Origin of Blues

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19th century, Southern U.S.

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*Front:* Influences on Blues

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musical traditions, work songs, spirituals

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*Front:* Key Blues Instrument

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Guitar

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*Front:* Common Blues Scale

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scale with added "blue notes"

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*Front:* "Blue Notes" Definition

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that create tension, often flattened

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*Front:* Typical Blues Structure

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blues

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*Front:* Blues and Jazz

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influenced early jazz music

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*Front:* Famous Blues Musician

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King

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*Front:* Blues Lyrics Theme

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hardship and emotion

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*Front:* Blues and Rock

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heavily influenced rock music