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Where did the blues begin?
USA.
When did the blues begin?
1900's.
What type of establishment was blues normally performed?
Jazz clubs across the country.
What type of chord pattern is blues normally associated with?
12 bar-blues.
What is improvisation?
Made up.
What are blue notes?
Flattened 3rd's and 7th's. These notes give blues is distinct flavour.
What instruments are normally associated with blues?
PIano, guitar, voice and banjo.
Which types of melodic instrument normally play an improvised melody?
Trumpet, clarinet and saxophone.
How would you describe the beat or pulse of blues music?
Syncopated/swung rhythm.
Name a popular bass line associated with blues.
Walking bass - normally played by a double bass or piano.