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? Not being able to tune an instrument Poor education of the performers Extra notes added to a standard Guitar African work-songs 2. What is the most important instrument in the Blues? Violin Guitar Accordian Piano 3. Where did the first known Blues performers come from? New Orleans Chicago Mississippi Delta. New York 4. The Blues was only performed by men? True False 5. Nowadays, the Afro American music is often labeled “Rhythm and Blues”, but what was it originally called? Race Music Music of African Origin Black Music Music of Black Origin 6. Muddy Waters pioneered what style of Blues? Electric Blues Piano Blues Delta Blues Texas Blues 7. How did the American Blues become popular in England in the 50s? Newspapers wrote in-depth articles in The Blues Local radio stations played American Blues An active Facebook page reached new fans American Blues artists toured Europe 8. Blues was in the beginning mostly performed by Black musicians, in which decade did it appeal to a white audience and white musicians? 90's 70's and 80's 30's and 40's 50's and 60's 9. Which 2 countries or continents were important in the creation of the Blues? UK and Africa Europe and Africa UK and USA USA and Africa 10. Who was known as "The King of Delta Blues"? Stevie Ray Vaughan T-Bone Walker Muddy Waters Robert Johnson Time's up
