Which rhythms are heard in the blues?
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- In this lesson, we will learn about the phrase 'walking a bassline'. We will also learn which types of rhythm are used in the blues.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What type of work did African slaves do in North America?
Accountancy work
Working as teachers
Q2.
What was the song "Wade in the water" about?
Going to church
Swimming in lakes
Q3.
What does this (I) chord symbol mean?
The fifth chord in the scale
The fourth chord in the scale
Q4.
What does this (IV) chord symbol mean?
The fifth chord in the scale.
The first chord in the scale
Q5.
What does the (V) chord symbol mean?
The first chord in the scale.
The fourth chord in the scale.
Q6.
What is a 'turn around' chord in the Blues structure?
Where a band repeats the same chord over again.
Where the band plays a chord in a different key.
6 Questions
Q1.
When West African people were transported to North America, what did they bring with them?
Materials to build with.
Spices and herbs.
Q2.
Name a famous song by rock and roll artist Little Richard.
Heartbreak Hotel
Jailhouse Roack
Q3.
Which parts of the drumkit did we recreate using chair drumming?
Cymbal, pedal and tom.
Kick, floor tom and crash.
Q4.
How is a walking bass line created from chords?
A walking bass line is the notes of the chords played an octave apart.
A walking bass line is the notes of the chords played together at the same time.
Q5.
What is this rhythm called?
Standard rock rhythm.
Syncopated rhythm.
Q6.
If you are playing a 12 bar blues in G what would the I, IV, and V chords be?
C, E and G
G, F and A