Blues Assessment: Walking Blues by Robert Johnson

1. Which instrument is accompanying the singer?

1. Listen to the first few lines of the song. Fill in the gaps where there are missing chords. The other chord changes have been given.

3. Choose from Chord I, Chord IV or Chord V:​

Chord I Chord I (a)   Chord I

​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   Chord I

Chord V Chord IV Chord I Chord I

• Chord I
• Chord IV
• Chord V

Describe the recording quality of this song and explain why:

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Which three words describe the instrumental playing?

(CHOOSE 3)

• Sliding

• Chords

• Ostinato

• Call and response

• Improvised

What is the definition of improvisation?

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What is the definition of Ostinato?

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Give two other reasons why this song is typical of Blues.

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