Exploring the Roots of Blues Music

Exploring the Roots of Blues Music

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Arts, Performing Arts

KG - University

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The video explores the Blues, a music genre rooted in the American Deep South, developed by African Americans in the late 19th century. It highlights the genre's evolution from work songs and folk music, emphasizing its call and response format, Blues scale, and 12 bar chord progression. The video also discusses the influence of Blues on modern music genres like pop, rock, and jazz. Key rhythmic elements such as shuffle, swing, and walking bassline are explained, along with traditional lyrical themes. A classic Blues example is provided to illustrate these concepts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the Blues music genre?

Native American tribal music

American Deep South from African Americans

European classical music

Asian folk music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musical format is a defining feature of the Blues?

Sonata form

Rondo form

Fugue

Call and response

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical chord progression used in the 12-bar Blues?

1-4-5

1-3-5

2-4-6

1-2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which modern music genres have been influenced by the Blues?

Country and Bluegrass

Reggae and Ska

Pop, Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop, and EDM

Classical and Opera

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rhythmic approach gives the Blues its characteristic bouncy feel?

Straight timing

Polyrhythm

Syncopation

Shuffle or swing

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