Session
4: Country
Originited at the beginnig of the XX century in
Nashville, Texas. Country music comes from european inmigrants in North America
(mainly irish and scottish
people). This gender of music was mixed with other rythims and musics, like
blues and spiritual music.
The radio station “Grand Ole Opry” was the first
radio channel which started to live on the air country music. The radio station
got an incredible success, and a huge amount of singers and country musicians moved
to Nashville.
Characteristics:
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Simple chord progresions
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Lyrics about love and the life in the
field.
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Multiple voices.
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Dancing is an important part.
Country music have multiple styles like, bluegrass,
country folk, western, traditional country,…
Instruments: Banjo, bass guitar, voices, drum,
piano, violin, dobro, dulcémele,… and so forth.
Is important to mention the clothing. Musicians,
singers and dancers use an special country clothing, similar to cowboys´ style.
BLUEGRASS
WESTERN
NASHVILLE SOUNDS, COUNTRY-POP
MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO, WE ARE GOING T LEARN THIS DANCE
