1. Have you heard Blues music before?
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

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

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