Blues

3 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.

1. The rhythmic pulse that transformed from barrelhouse piano to rock and rollBefore it was a disco dance move, the boogie was a driving, repetitive rhythm born in the Southern United States. Originally a piano-led blues style, this infectious shuffle patte…
2. The blues scale might not actually be a scale at allIs it a set of notes or a stylistic inflection? While the blues scale is a staple of jazz and rock, some theorists argue that calling it a 'scale' is a fundamental misunderstandin…
3. The street that gave the blues its official homeBeale Street isn't just a tourist destination; it is a sonic landmark. From the first black traveling musicians in the 1860s to the birth of 'Memphis Blues,' this stretch of Tenne…

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