How can we play a 12-bar blue bass line in may keys?

In this lesson, we will learn about the origin of blues music and how to play and transpose a 12-bar blues bass line.

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12 bar blues bass line

Here is your opportunity to really show what you have learned about the 12 bar blues structure and how to transpose a bass line. Make sure you read the questions carefully.

Q1.In which century was blues music first played?

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Q2.Where in America did the blues originate?

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Q3.In early blues what instruments were used?

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Q4.Name the song by Robert Johnson that we listened to in the lesson.

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Q5.Which three notes did we play for a 12 bar blues bassline in C?

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Q6.If we transpose the 12 bar blues structure to F, what three pitches would we play?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

12 bar blues bass line

Here is your opportunity to really show what you have learned about the 12 bar blues structure and how to transpose a bass line. Make sure you read the questions carefully.

Q1.In which century was blues music first played?

1/6

Q2.Where in America did the blues originate?

2/6

Q3.In early blues what instruments were used?

3/6

Q4.Name the song by Robert Johnson that we listened to in the lesson.

4/6

Q5.Which three notes did we play for a 12 bar blues bassline in C?

5/6

Q6.If we transpose the 12 bar blues structure to F, what three pitches would we play?

6/6

Lesson summary: How can we play a 12-bar blue bass line in may keys?

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