Open a Word document and write a paragraph explaining which of these examples of the Blues is your favorite and which is your least favorite. Explain your reasoning using as many musical terms as possible (melody, rhythm, syncopation, improvisation, tempo, instruments, voice, etc.) Be sure and give the name of the song and the singer when writing your paragraph. You may find information in the paragraph below each piece helpful in your writing but use your own words!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Friday Lab Assignment - The Blues
Go to "The Blues" (it's a link on this blog) and read "What is the Blues?" and then "Understanding the 12-Bar Blues" (located on the same page). After you've read both of these essays, go to "Listening to the Blues" and listen to the selections.
Open a Word document and write a paragraph explaining which of these examples of the Blues is your favorite and which is your least favorite. Explain your reasoning using as many musical terms as possible (melody, rhythm, syncopation, improvisation, tempo, instruments, voice, etc.) Be sure and give the name of the song and the singer when writing your paragraph. You may find information in the paragraph below each piece helpful in your writing but use your own words!
Open a Word document and write a paragraph explaining which of these examples of the Blues is your favorite and which is your least favorite. Explain your reasoning using as many musical terms as possible (melody, rhythm, syncopation, improvisation, tempo, instruments, voice, etc.) Be sure and give the name of the song and the singer when writing your paragraph. You may find information in the paragraph below each piece helpful in your writing but use your own words!
