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WorksheetsBlues recap quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. The blues is based on an African-American vocal tradition that goes back to the days of
________________.
jazz
the American Civil War
pioneers
slavery
A typical blues song is based around three ________________.
keys
pitches
chords
rhythms
The blues were a major component of a new style of music that appeared in the 1950s called
________________ ____________ ________________.
hip hop / rap
rhythm and blues
rock and roll
disco and funk
What notes are used for improvisation?
G, F# and E
The Blues Scale
Black Notes
A Major Scale
What instrument would you hear playing a walking bass line?
Saxophone
Violin
Double Bass
Bass Drum
What is the name of the popular musical structure used in Blues music?
Walking bass Line
Improvisation
12 Bar Blues
Chords.
What is the typical style of bass in blues and Rock N' Roll music?
Slap Bass
Walking Bass
Syncopated bass
What type of rhythm is typical in blues music?
Swing
Skipped
Running
Syncopated
In which century did Blues music originate?
1700s
1800s
1900s
2000s
What is it called when a musician makes up music on the spot?
Sight reading
Improvisation
Planned
Made up music
