Guitar Blues & Swing

Question	Answer
Who developed "country blues?" What are his dates?	The singer-guitarist Robert Johnson. 1898-1937.
Describe guitar blues. (vocals, instruments)	It has a vocal melody accompanied by acoustic guitar.
Guitar blues influenced what other styles of music?	Jazz and even rock 'n roll.
What is Robert Johnson's most famous song?	"Heartbreak Hotel"
What is the swing era also called? What was the dates of the era?	"Big Band Era." 1930s-1940s.
Name 4 of the leaders of swing.	Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway
How was swing started?	With Benny Goodman's performance at Palomar Ballroom in LA on August 21, 1935.
What are the musical staples of swing?	Swing eighths, string bass, high hat symbols, shout choruses, loose rhythms
What is the instrumentation for swing?	Trumpets, trombones, saxophones, drums, double bass, guitar, piano

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