What is Blues music?

"Joyful Music Out of Pain."

  • Specific chord progressions
  • Walking bass
  • Call and Response
  • Dissonant harmonies
  • Syncopation

What does the Blues sound like?

Create your own blues lyrics to this blues riff. 

Rhythm & Blues

A style of music that developed after World War II that combines elements of pop, gospel, blues and jazz with a strong back beat.
3 More Days - Ray LaMontagne

Blues Musicians

BB King - The Thrill is Gone
Fabulous Thunderbirds - Wrap It Up
Stevie Ray Vaughn - Pride and Joy
Rock/Blues ex. Train Kept A Rollin
​Marcus King - Goodbye Carolina
​ Shemekia Copeland - Married to the Blues
What is the Blues? PBS