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