The Blues, History and Understanding - KS3

Where did the Blues start?

• Southern France

• Southern USA

• Northern Europe

• Australia

What defines a Blues song?

• Fast tempo, synthesisers, drum machines

• Orchestral instruments, violins etc.

• Sad lyrics, slow tempo, call and response

• Happy lyrics, electronic instruments

Which of these is not a Blues musician

• Bessie Smith

• Blind Lemon Jefferson

• Cardi B

• Robert Johnson

What music did the Blues evolve from?

• Rock and Roll

• Rap

• Spirituals

• Pop

What mood does the Blues portray?

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Surprise

• Fear

How many bars in a Blues?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• 16

A Blues uses which of the following Roman Numerals?

• I V VI

• II IV V

• I IV V

• IV V VI

What is a riff?

• Lyrics in a song

• A catchy repeated melody

• A made up tune

• A small rodent from north east Africa

How many notes are in the Blues scale?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is Improvisation?

• A tune played on guitar

• The melody in a piece of music

• The lyrics to a Blues song

• Music made up on the spot