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1 CHAPTER 5 – AMERICAN BLUES
Things to Know

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

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

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

5 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.

6 Atlanta Blues Name characteristics of the Atlanta Blues.

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

8 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

9 Listening Part 1 W.C. Handy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmFUXYaZIMk
Blind Lemon Jefferson Blind Willie McTell Charlie Patton Robert Johnson

10 Listening Part 2 Stevie Ray Vaughan http://youtu.be/ZWt-h4fgGNs
Kansas City Muddy Waters Blues Brothers BB King Pink Floyd

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