For example, Rock Music. The oldest form of rock was a mixture of musical genres such as R&B, country, and rockabilly. Instead of having the same rhythm and style, it had a faster tempo (which is the pace at which a passage of music is and should be played), it was louder, and, according to most people who lived and did not understand this music during the period when it first appeared, it was more “dangerous.” The similarities were remarkable. And yet these distinctions made people think that these two different genres were from worlds apart, when in reality they were closer than anybody could have ever …show more content…
This is a reflection upon the history of its development, which indicates how it evolved from the African Continent, when its rhythms and melodies first appeared. Its characteristics, such as versatility, tone shading, and the importance of having an extensive vocal range are fundamental to the genre. The vocal arrangements and effects used to make the songs more emotive and powerful are quite varied. R&B songs are meant for the singer to open the doors of his or her soul to the people who are listening. Each of the vocal ad-ons explained, has a specific purpose and they all can cause an emotional reaction upon the audience and also upon the singer himself/herself, transcending time and space.
Throughout history, composers and performers have struggled to create musical forms, which enthrall and capture the attention of audiences, each in their own unique manner. The relationship Rhythm and Blues establishes between itself and other genres within the musical timeline of history makes it a crucial link where vocal development, vocal power, and soulful composition come together to influence genres such as Country, Jazz, and