Elements of the Blues
Article
Resource
This is the third in a four-part series of essays on the American musical style called “Blues.” The music grew out of the musical traditions of African slaves in the United States between 1619 and 1863, blended with the musical styles of Europe. It is closely related to Jazz. Blues and Jazz are the only two completely unique musical styles created in the United States. This article covers the verse structure, the instruments, and other musical elements of the Blues.
Author:
Kent S. Markle
Downloadable Resources
| File | Format | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03-41-1-d.pdf | 322.16kb | Download |
English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 1
Hear and read about the blues! This issue's feature article on the history and culture of blues music has accompanying sound files. Other topics include teaching the present perfect progressive, ready-to-use methodology materials, tutorials, and reflective journals.