Blues Study

Where did the blues originate?

• New York

• Chicago

• The Mississippi Delta

• New Orleans

Which of the following instruments is most commonly associated with early blues?

• Piano

• Harmonica

• Guitar

• Saxophone

What is a key them commonly found in blues music?

• Celebration of wealth

• The struggles of daily life

• Religious praise

• Political triumphs

The blues was influenced by which African-American musical tradition?

• Ragtime

• Gospel

• Field hollers and work songs

• Jazz

Which artist is known as one of the pioneers of electric blues?

• B. B. King

• Son House

• Robert Johnson

• Lead Belly

Which term refers to the migration of African-Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the early 20th century?

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Great Migration

• Reconstruction

Muddy Waters is most associated with which blues style?

• Rural Blues

• Electric Blues

• Gospel Blues

• British Blues

Which of the following is a characteristic of urban blues?

• Acoustic guitar

• Solo singer without a band

• Focus on religious themes

• Use of electric instruments and a faster tempo

B. B. King is best known for his skill on which instrument?

• Guitar

• Harmonica

• Piano

• Drums

Which Contemporary blues musician wrote the song "This Land" as a commentary on social justice issues?

• Buddy Guy

• Eric Clapton

• Bonnie Raitt

• Gary Clark Jr.