Blues Flashcard

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Who is known as the father of the blues?

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W. C. Handy

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Where did Blues music start?

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Memphis

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Blues music originated from

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spirituals and work songs

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How many chords are needed to make a blues song?

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3

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Blues are typically about

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sad times

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How many bars are commonly in a blues song?

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12

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Blues songs are typically played in a _________ tempo.

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slow

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Which of the following was not a famous blues player? Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Bobby Blacktop

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Bobby Blacktop

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What scale do blues players usually play?

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blues

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Who named their guitar Lucille?

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B.B. King