Characteristics: Only voices used Call and Response Aural Tradition African Tradition During Slavery
Characteristics: Christian lyrics Only Voices Used Call and Response Aural Tradition African Tradition During Slavery
Characteristics: European tradition Uses saxes, trumpets, trombone, flute, snare drum bass drum etc. Music is written down During Civil War Why did armies need musicians?
Characteristics: Christian lyrics Complex Harmony More instruments African Tradition After emancipation (slaves freed)
Characteristics: Secular Lyrics (non religous) About Hardships Guitar Blues Scale Solo Player After emancipation (slaves freed)
Characteristics: Music is often written down European tradition Lots of syncopation Uses band instruments Piano used
Characteristics: Secular Lyrics (non religous) Band instruments Blues Scale Improvisation Blend of European and African Traditions
Characteristics: Secular Lyrics (non religous) Band instruments 12 bar blues formula Blues Scale Improvisation Fast Tempo Blend of European and African Traditions
Characteristics: Secular Lyrics (non religous) Started by Ray Charles Blend of European and African Traditions
Characteristics: Secular Lyrics (non religous) Started by James Brown Emphasis on rhythm Leads to hip hop