What types of instruments were used in early blues music?

What technique is often used in blues singing?

How is the drum kit often played in blues music?

What technique describes this: 'when the player uses their hand to make a sound on the fretboard when they play bass'

Moving your fingers very quickly when holding down the string so that the sound ‘wobbles’

Sliding on the same string to the next note to make it smooth

Using a bottleneck or other implement to cover all the strings and slide up and down

Bending the string on the fretboard to alter the pitch

Alternating really quickly between two pitches/chords

Playing really short notes, usually a step away from the main note

Key Stage 3

How are instruments used to communicate the blues tradition?

Which of these instruments often play the melody parts in blues music?

The main theme or melody which is repeated throughout.

What melodic idea is a 'head' in blues music?

Making up melodies on the spot, during the live performance.

Reading the rhythm section from a lead sheet.

Call and response by copying the other part.

Two lines the same (question) and then a different third line (answer).

Name the song that made Duffy a famous artist.