The blues made its way into many kinds of music. Eric Clapton, The Beatles, and Elvis Presley are just a few of the musicians who have acknowledged its importance. Using the model of the blues, find a popular song and discuss how its design reflects the blues influence. PLEASE HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT MUSIC.
-Identify the main Blues characteristics. Consider typical: -Form -Use of “blue notes” and/or any other typical melodic ornamentation -Instrumentation -Subject matter -Identify a specific, classic blues tune. Include the title as well as a link to a representative recording of that tune. Discuss typical characteristics (above) and comment on any departures from these norms.
