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History of the Blues

History of the Blues. Have you heard Blues music before?. Where did the Blues come from?. The Background of Blues. Basic Blues Theory.

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History of the Blues

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  1. History of the Blues Have you heard Blues music before?

  2. Where did the Blues come from? • The Background of Blues

  3. Basic Blues Theory • The make-up of blues music consists of a series of 3 line verses. The first two verses are very similar melodically, and the third verse is a different melody. This is commonly referred to as AAB form. • Blues Song Lyrics • Basic Blues form is the 12 bar blues. • 12 Bar Blues

  4. Early Blues Artists • W.C. Handy- “Father of the Blues” • Biography • Muddy Waters • Biography

  5. Early Blues Artists • Bessie Smith • Biography • B.B. King • Biography

  6. Listen to Blues blues link #1 Blues Lyrics and clips Blues link #2

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