How can we play a 12-bar blue bass line in may keys?
How can we play a 12-bar blue bass line in may keys?
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- In this lesson, we will learn about the origin of blues music and how to play and transpose a 12-bar blues bass line.
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6 Questions
Q1.
In which century was blues music first played?
16th century
20th century
Q2.
Where in America did the blues originate?
Florida
Texas
Q3.
In early blues what instruments were used?
Piano and saxophone
Vocals and drums
Q4.
Name the song by Robert Johnson that we listened to in the lesson.
Carriageway Blues
Highway Blues
Q5.
Which three notes did we play for a 12 bar blues bassline in C?
A C and F
F B and D
Q6.
If we transpose the 12 bar blues structure to F, what three pitches would we play?
F E and D
F G and A