Features of Blues Music

Aim: to be able to identify features of

Blues music by listening.

Which notes are in the following

chords?
G:
2. D:
3. E:
4. A:
1.

G,B,D
D, F#, A
E, G, B
A, C, E

Testing your knowledge

1.

What is a chord?

A chord is when two or more

notes are played together in a
certain key.
2.

What is a triad?
A triad is when 3 noted are
played together in a chord.

Listening Exercise
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What instruments can you hear?

Which instrument starts the
music?
What is the tempo of this piece
of music?
How many beats are in a bar?
What is the voice of the main
person singing?
What is the mood of the music?