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Blues year 8 assessment

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

From which 2 continents does Blues music originate from?

a)

Europe

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

North America

2.

Blues music was influenced by the slaves who sang spirituals and

(a)  

3.

In the 12 bar blues in C, which chord indicated by roman numerals is C major?

4.

In the 12-bar blues in C, which chord indicated by Roman numerals is Gmajor?

5.

In the 12-bar blues in C, which chord indicated by Roman numerals is F major?

6.

Match the following chords to the correct label

a)

1.

C major

b)

2.

F major

c)

3.

G major

7.

Label the notes that belong to C7. Place the letters at the bottom of the correct keys

8.

Label the notes that belong to F7. Place the letters at the bottom of the correct keys

9.

Label the notes that belong to G7. Place the letters at the bottom of the correct keys

10.

Which of the following instruments would you NOT find in a typical blues band?

a)

piano

b)

guitar

c)

violin

d)

Bass

11.

The key features of blues music include the use of ​ (a)   chord progression,​ ​ (b)   chords and ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
12 bar blues
8 bars
7th
minor
major
walking bass line
running bass line
repeated bass line
12.

Which of the following is typically used as a primary rhythm instrument in a blues band?

a)

Drums

b)

Harmonica

c)

Trumpet

d)

Flute

13.

The notes of the blues scale are C, Eb, F, Gb, G and Bb. Select where these notes are on the following image.