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