Black History Month Quiz 1. In the Blues, “blue-notes” are an important element to the melodies and sound, where do the “blue-notes” come from? African work-songs Not being able to tune an instrument Extra notes added to a standard Guitar Poor education of the performers None 2. Where did the first known Blues performers come from? Chicago New York New Orleans Mississippi Delta. None 3. Muddy Waters pioneered what style of Blues? Texas Blues Piano Blues Electric Blues Delta Blues None 4. Blues was in the beginning mostly performed by Black musicians, in which decade did it appeal to a white audience and white musicians? 50's and 60's 70's and 80's 90's 30's and 40's None 5. The Blues was only performed by men? True False None 6. How did the American Blues become popular in England in the 50s? An active Facebook page reached new fans American Blues artists toured Europe Newspapers wrote in-depth articles in The Blues Local radio stations played American Blues None 7. Who was known as "The King of Delta Blues"? Robert Johnson Stevie Ray Vaughan Muddy Waters T-Bone Walker None 8. Which 2 countries or continents were important in the creation of the Blues? Europe and Africa UK and Africa USA and Africa UK and USA None 9. What is the most important instrument in the Blues? Piano Accordian Guitar Violin None 10. Nowadays, the Afro American music is often labeled “Rhythm and Blues”, but what was it originally called? Music of African Origin Race Music Music of Black Origin Black Music None Time's up ← Marcus BonfantiIan Siegal →
