Blues Music

What country did the blues start in?

• Germany

• France

• USA

• England

The blues music was inspired by

• African music

• Work songs

• Spirituals

• All of the above

Blues music is usually about something difficult or sad.

• True

• False

Traditional Blues music follows what form?

• ABBA

• ABA

• AAB

• ABAB

True or False: The Blues features repetitive lyrics.

• True

• False

What chords are in a typical blues chord progression?

• I, IV, V
• I, IV, VI
• I, V, VI
• I, IIII, IIIII

Which best describes the blues vocal style?

• Pretty & smooth
• Proper & polished
• Rough & unclear
• Screamed & shouted

Which is NOT a blues instrument?

• Drums
• Fiddle
• Guitar
• Harmonica

How long is a typical blues progression?

• 12 bars

• 4 bars

• 3 bars

• either 2 or 4 bars

A riff is...

• a steady sound
• a short melody
• the speed of the beat
• the foundation of the chords