Overview
These lessons trace the history of the Blues, from its origins in the rural Mississippi Delta to its present status as an international genre. The collection covers Country Blues, The Blues and the Great Migration, and the Electric Blues. It then traces the influences of The Blues in Early Rock and Roll and the British Blues Boom. The collection additionally contains lessons focusing on how the Blues inspired Elvis, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and early Heavy Metal groups.
Lessons
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The Birth of the Electric Guitar
Grades:
All Ages, AP/Honors/101, Elementary, High, Middle
Subjects:
CTE, Science, Social Studies/History, STEAM
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The Influence of Rhythm and Blues
Grades:
High, Middle
Subjects:
General Music, Social Studies/History