Blues originated as an expression of the individual and interactive social tradition of a displaced African American population. It began with the African American agrarian working class of the Mississippi Delta and combined African American and European American traditions, particularly hollers (field work songs) and British ballads. It was established by the late 1800s as primarily a vocal and improvisatory genre, often with instrumental accompaniment. Later it became a purely instrumental genre as well, and other blues regions developed-each with its own localized style. Until about 1930 there was a distinction between the earthier style of country blues and the smoother urban blues. Only after blues was well established did it broaden to include the white middle class and function as a form of entertainment.
Often using Slang, blues texts address life's troubles, freedom, and gender roles and relationships, and are often explicit about sex. The recognizable style of the blues may include call and response, a constant rhythmic pulse, blue notes (lowered third and seventh scale degrees), and gritty timbres.
Publications (from about 1912) and recordings (from about 1920) came after blues had long been an established oral practice. The leading performers to popularize classic blues with early recordings were Mamie Smith, Ma Rainey, and Bessie Smith. Blind Lemon Jefferson, Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, Muddy Waters, and B. B. King exemplify styles after 1930.
Many small and large jazz ensembles still play blues titles, use blues form, and borrow its manner of expression. Blues has influenced many substyles of jazz and instigated numerous pop genres, including Rock and Roll. The participation of different races and nationalities in the production and consumption of blues
dont have a clue in the late 19th centry
dont have a clue in the late 19th centry
actually it was the early 20th century around the 1920's
it first originated in rag time with jazz and even before that
Where did the band blues start?
slavs would sing their feelings and sing about freedom and life
Probably since the mid-1940's.
In country blues music (pre-amplification) they generally didn't use percussion. Generally they stomped their feet. After the implementation of amplification however, blues bands did start to use drums. There wasn't a preferred brand or model, generally the drummers just chose whatever was available to them.
the best style to start is a simple blues rift. learn the keys and practise
When was blues music invented? The answer is in 1911,at the corn fields. The slaves were not allowed to talk so they sung.
Where did the band blues start?
slavs would sing their feelings and sing about freedom and life
the blues start in 1913
came from blues which came from second line which came from Africa so yeah....
Probably since the mid-1940's.
I watched the blues of the headlights streak with the rain to the pavement. Rhythm and blues is how Elvis got his start. Blues is a true American style of music. I'm so sad today, I got the blues. When the trumpeter was playing the blues, you could tell he was really feeling it. The sky at sunset was ablaze with pinks, blues and purples.
In country blues music (pre-amplification) they generally didn't use percussion. Generally they stomped their feet. After the implementation of amplification however, blues bands did start to use drums. There wasn't a preferred brand or model, generally the drummers just chose whatever was available to them.
the best style to start is a simple blues rift. learn the keys and practise
Blues as a musical form began in the late 19th century, probably in the 1990's, and was first played by Afro-American itinerant workers in the Mississippi delta region.
the blues started in around the late 1800s
it started in the 18th and 19th centrie when the slaves came from africa to be used as slaves to the americans . they were very unhappy ! they would play their traditional music by singing . this made the africans happyer !they did this to make the day feel like its going faster and be more happy even though they had a hard and depressing time ....