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

Where did the Blues come from? The Background of Blues

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

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

Early Blues Artists Bessie Smith Biography B.B. King

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

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