CHAPTER 5 – AMERICAN BLUES

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CHAPTER 5 – AMERICAN BLUES Things to Know

Songsters Who are they? Describe them. What do they do? What years can we find them? What did they sing about?

Blues Form What is the common form for blues? I – I – I – I – IV – IV – I – I – V – IV – I – I

Regions Name three regions of blues that we listened to in class. Which region had the most influence?

Mississippi Delta Blues Describe Charlie Patton’s voice. Who did he inspire and teach? What is Patton known as? Name characteristics of the Mississippi Delta Blues.

Atlanta Blues Name characteristics of the Atlanta Blues.

Blues Brothers Who are they? When and where did they get their start? Why are they important?

Blues Forms A A B dealing with lyrics Voice/Fill – Voice/Fill – Voice/Fill I-I-I-I-IV-IV-I-I-V-IV-I-I

Listening Part 1 W.C. Handy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmFUXYaZIMk Blind Lemon Jefferson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3yd-c91ww8 Blind Willie McTell http://youtu.be/_4S16XoDYYg Charlie Patton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRWn3zYas_I&feature=related Robert Johnson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04Sk7l1Mxw

Listening Part 2 Stevie Ray Vaughan http://youtu.be/ZWt-h4fgGNs Kansas City http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwfSSMaJSLM Muddy Waters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ4NFsw4bOU Blues Brothers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEKBb0UUuWk BB King http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyCPvQCA8ds Pink Floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpbbuaIA3Ds