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Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre created within the African-American communities in the Deep South of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads. [1] The blues form which is ubiquitous in jazz, rhythm and blues and rock and roll is characterized by the use of specific chord progressions — the twelve-bar blues chord progressions being the most frequently encountered — and the blue note that for expressive purposes are sung or played flattened or gradually bent in relation to the pitch of the major scale. The blues genre is based on the blues form but possesses other characteristics such as specific lyrics, bass lines and instruments. Blues can be subdivided in several subgenres ranging from country to urban blues that were more or less popular during different periods of the 20th century. Best known are the Delta, Piedmont, Jump and Chicago blues styles. World War II marked the transition from acoustic to electric blues and the progressive opening of blues music to a wider audience. In the 1960s and 1970s, a hybrid form called blues rock evolved. The term "the blues" refers to the "the blue devils", meaning melancholy and sadness; an early use of the term in this sense is found in George Colman's one-act farce Blue Devils (1798).[2] Though the use of the phrase in African American music may be older, it has been attested to since 1912, when Hart Wand's "Dallas Blues" became the first copyrighted blues composition.[3][4] In lyrics the phrase is often used to describe a depressed mood.[5] During the first decades of the twentieth century, blues music was not clearly defined in terms of a chord progression.[6] By the 1920s, probably due to the commercial success in the African-American community of singers such as Bessie Smith, twelve-bar blues became the standard.[7] Other chords progressions are still called blues such as 8-bar forms, like "How Long Blues", "Trouble in Mind", and Big Bill Broonzy's "Key to the Highway". There would also be 16 bar blues, as in Ray Charles's instrumental "Sweet 16 Bars" and in Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man". Idiosyncratic numbers of bars are also encountered occasionally, as with the 9-bar progression in "Sitting on Top of the World".
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1. How a Herbal Remedy For Depression Can Help Make the Blues a Thing of the Past
November 05, 2009
If you're researching a herbal remedy for depression, then you'll find some simple tips in this article that you can put into practice right away. You will also learn why a remedy is a better option than taking prescription drugs and what else you can do to lift your mood and top being held captive by anxiety and dark moods.
First let's talk about prescription drugs and why they may not be the best treatment choice. If you've watched commercials for various anti-depressants on television, then you know that these drugs can have scary side effects. In some cases, they actually exacerbate d... (read more)
Author: Laura Ramirez
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2. Rugby League Merchandise:We've got the Blues Gus Gould, won't you be our Dr.Phil?
November 05, 2009
Across the state, across the country, across the world, people are begging for Phil Gould to return as coach and saviour of the NSW Blues next year. Well between Albury and Townsville they are anyway. NSW needs him. State of Origin needs him. Rugby league needs him. That’s an awful lot of insecure neediness floating around. Come on ‘Gus’, won’t you be our Dr. Phil and save us from our plight?But even if he was to heed the call, would it be enough? Could a ‘Gus’ coached Blues side restore the passion and intensity of this once great annual series? I believe the answer is yes. My only reservatio... (read more)
Author: Tom Miller
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3. Rugby League Merchandise:We've got the Blues Gus Gould, won't you be our Dr.Phil?
November 05, 2009
Across the state, across the country, across the world, people are begging for Phil Gould to return as coach and saviour of the NSW Blues next year. Well between Albury and Townsville they are anyway. NSW needs him. State of Origin needs him. Rugby league needs him. That’s an awful lot of insecure neediness floating around. Come on ‘Gus’, won’t you be our Dr. Phil and save us from our plight?But even if he was to heed the call, would it be enough? Could a ‘Gus’ coached Blues side restore the passion and intensity of this once great annual series? I believe the answer is yes. My only reservatio... (read more)
Author: Tom Miller
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4. Official Blues Brothers of the Chicago Bears Football Club Join 4th Friday Clearwater on November 2
November 05, 2009
The Official Blues Brothers of the Chicago Bears Football Club will perform a Tribute to the Blues Brothers at the next 4th Friday Clearwater event in Downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District on Friday, November 27th. Performing with them will be The Mainstream Band featuring Kirstin Joyner.
Clearwater, FL, November 3, 2009 - The producers of 4th Friday Clearwater are gearing up for their last 2 events of the 2009. This November 27th is the Tribute to the Blues Brothers, by the Official Blues Brothers of the Chicago Bears Football Club. Performing with them is the Mainstream B... (read more)
Author: JoTo Extreme PR
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5. Come and Dance Your Blues Away in Tamil Nadu
November 05, 2009
Tamil Nadu, a state in the Southern Indian peninsula is the cradle of culture and a variety of dance forms, of which, Bharatanatyam is world famous. Rich in nature’s bounty, cool hill stations, long beaches along Bay of Bengal, numerous ancient temples, exquisite handicrafts and a broad-minded populace make Tamil Nadu a tourist paradise.
Southindiantourism has several packages for both inbound overseas guests and inland visitors. From a few-day hurried dekko of the most fascinating places to 15-day tours generally suit most vacationers. The State is also ideal for family vacation and pilg... (read more)
Author: Thomas Grilla
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6. Green Investment Trends
November 05, 2009
If finance experts are to be believed, green investment is still worth despite the global economic blues. Sustainable investment options are set to become more attractive in the long run with the incorporation of the eco-stimulus. Currently, green stocks are showing stable returns on investments and investors who care about how and where their money is being used are opting for the “go green” option.
Investment can be a great way of making money if done in a logical and systematic manner. In the last few years, significant changes have been visible in the interest of investors across the... (read more)
Author: Kevin Long
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7. Treat Depression
November 05, 2009
Depression is a disorder of mood which remains nearly incomprehensible to those who have not experienced it in its extreme mode, although "the blues" give many individuals a hint of the illness in its catastrophic form.
It is possible that some people may be suffering from depression because of chemical and hereditary imbalances in the brain. Whatever the reason is there are ways that these people can seek out treatment.
To treat depression an effective treatment plan must first find a way to relieve the symptoms; second return the patient to a state of mental health that allows the... (read more)
Author: Michael William
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8. Unemployed Blues
November 04, 2009
Hey Everyone. Thanks for reading this article. I appreciate each and everyone one of you. I just wanted to share an opportunity that I ran into and have been working for a little while now, Its called Global Domain International Inc. "It Changed My Life" I know you hear that alot but it did. I was working for a big company that decided I cost too much to keep around and they let me go. With a wife and two kids I didn't know what I would do until I found this program. Now I determine if I have a job or when I get a raise and you can to if you decide to take control of your future. Don't let... (read more)
Author: Chance Richardson
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9. Fielding the Perfect Fedora
November 03, 2009
The Blues Brothers, Indiana Jones, Michael Jackson, and Freddy Krueger are all some of the larger than life characters who sported this cool hat with a hot history. So, if you're on the hunt for the perfect evening, vacation, or everyday hat, and want to up your style to the next level, it's definitely time to check out what the fedora niche has to offer. This classic hat, which dates all the way back to the nineteenth century, has made a serious come back. With celebrities like Usher donning this cool cap, and models taking the runway by storm in this ultra hip style, the fedora is definitely... (read more)
Author: Mithran Balakrishnan
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10. Tips For Beating The Winter Blues
November 03, 2009
If you have ever lived in the northern United States you’ll have had the pleasure of experiencing some very cold winter months that never seem to end. The days seem shorter and the nights seem longer and you can never seem to escape the frigid temperatures, the snowy conditions, and the feeling of always having to hide out inside because of those frigid temperatures and snowy conditions. As the days drag on, you begin to feel the affects of the winter blues and you long for those warm months and freedom from being confined to your home. So what can you do to beat the winter blues? There a... (read more)
Author: Matt LeClair
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11. Helping Your Dog Stay Happy During The Winter
November 02, 2009
The winter blues is no stranger to those of us that have the luxury of living in the colder areas of the world, and we all experience in some form or fashion. Be it dry skin, increased appetite, constant chills or depression it happens to the best of us. As the temperatures get colder and colder, we all do what we can to fend off the blues, buying warm clothes, stocking up on cold medicines and trying to stay inside as much as possible. Your dog also gets the blues during the winter, even if you don't think it's possible, it is. It is just as important to take preventative measures against the... (read more)
Author: Matt LeClair
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12. Caden Lane Brings A Bold New Look to Baby Bedding
November 02, 2009
Caden Lane baby bedding is all about creating a new look for baby accessories and nursery decor. Their inspired designs have redefined baby bedding as bold and beautiful! Choose from the Classic Collection's simple stripes and dots in a twist on traditional pinks, blues, and neutrals; the Moroccan-inspired Modern-Vintage Collection's bold but timeless patterns; or the swirls and damask of the cushy Luxe Collection.
Caden Lane’s Classic Collection features crib bedding sets designed in contemporary patterns, including brightly colored stripes, polka dot lines, starburst circle patterns, ... (read more)
Author: Candace Scimeca
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13. Guitar Blues Learn Simple Songs
November 01, 2009
Playing the guitar, learn the blues to learn simple songs and how to essentially take control of the instruments fundamentals. Blues is a style of music that came from down South duing the mid 1800's. There was much suffering in the South during that time and blues evolved out of these dire circumstances.
In order to really understand how to play the blues you have to also understand how the blues works. Not many people will go so far as to really look at the structure behind the music. Blues is known to take on many different flavors too such as funk for instance. Funk music is blues with ... (read more)
Author: Matt Matthews
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14. Guitar Lessons Columbus Ohio
November 01, 2009
Blues is a style that has literally ben around forever. we all know the greats like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton and many others. The blues is really a sweet cultural piece of the American Pie.
In order to do well at the blues you first really have to understand its componentry and get how it all fits together. Ther est is prety easy....well not that easy but the hardest part will be the physical adaptation to the chords themselves. Once this has happened you'll be ready to add in the cool stuff.
Just like pop music has a formula, Blues style also has its own concoction ... (read more)
Author: Matt Matthews
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15. Examining The Genre Of The Blues
November 01, 2009
The Blues is an impulse to keep the painful details and episodes of a brutal experience alive in one's aching consciousness, to finger its jagged grain, and to transcend it, not by the consolation of philosophy but by squeezing from it a near-tragic, near-comic lyricism. Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre created within the African-American communities in the Deep South of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads. It is a form of Afro-American origi... (read more)
Author: Jackie Spivey
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16. The Day of Rock & Roll Music
November 01, 2009
Rock 'n' roll (often written as rock & roll or rock 'n' roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States after World War II in the late 1940s from a combination of the rhythms of the blues, from the African American culture, and from America's country music and gospel music scenes. Rock 'n' Roll started after the year 1955 and the genre emerged as a defined musical style in America in the 1950s, though elements of rock and roll can be seen in rhythm and blues records as far back as the 1920s. Rock 'n' Roll, also called Rock, is a form of popular music, usually feat... (read more)
Author: Jackie Spivey
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17. Gold Makeup
November 01, 2009
Unless you really like black eyeliner, it's usually a color to avoid. Try steely grays or chocolate browns. Use gold or white to open up the eye if your eyes are small. First up, blues. Any color of blue doesn't do green eyes justice. I would recommend avoiding light blues, dark blues and even some colors (purples or pinks) with blue undertones.
Makeup tips for blue eyes are pretty straightforward. The trick is to learn which colors look better on blue eyes, and start with those, and then branch out with the colors that you are personally drawn to. Women have a unique ability to choose co... (read more)
Author: Alfred Patick
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18. Female sex enhancers that could dispel the blues
October 27, 2009
Hersolution is a female sex enhancement product that can be ordered online. Several enhancement products are now available in the market as men and women try to recapture their youth and wish to live lives to the fullest. With the increase in the life span of the normal human over the past few decades, it is but natural to look for ways and means to delay the onset of old age and the innumerable health related problems that occur with it.
Solutions for women in the form of female sex enhancers have been around for a while now. Many women spend a fortune on their looks so that they con... (read more)
Author: Jon Swinton
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19. Rock and Roll legends T-shirts — the perfect gift for the Rock n Roll Freak in Your Life
October 27, 2009
Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll or rock ’n’ roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the 1950's by incorporating a variety of musical styles, especially rhythm and blues, country music, and gospel. Characterized by the use of electric guitars, and youth-oriented lyrics, Rock and roll has been the most popular type of music for nearly 40 years. The music that was listened to by the teens of the exciting decade of the 50's is still loved by the generation X teens of today. The massive popularity and eventual worldwide view of rock and roll gave it a widespread social impact.... (read more)
Author: john ashley
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20. Guitar Chords and Harmony
October 27, 2009
Hot For ChordsToday we are goingto talk about2 note chords.This lesson is a bit longer thanusual but there are some suprises somake sure you read the entire lesson.Just as common chords made of three notesare called Triads the 2 note chordsare call diads.Two-string play, or more popularly calleddouble stops.Another term that you will hear in musicalnotation circles is diads.So, basically double stops are referringto when you're playing an instrumentand playing two notes at a time,while diads is a music theory termtalking about two notes on a musical staff.Two note chords are also know as harmo... (read more)
Author: Andrew Winchester
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21. Steps For Making The Perfect Chicken Soup
October 26, 2009
Want a great remedy for that cold that's been bugging you? Got those cold rainy day blues? Why not try making some chicken soup to help lift your spirits and help you feel better? Chicken soup is easy to make, tastes great, and helps you feel better. I don't know what it is, but a nice bowl of chicken soup helps pick me up any time I'm feeling down. This article will give you the basic steps to make chicken soup so you too can enjoy the benefits like so many others do each and every day.
First, lets make sure we've got our ingredients to make the soup. Those ingredients are listed ... (read more)
Author: Matt LeClair
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22. 5 Ways to Use Beach Wedding Favors for Your Summer Wedding
October 22, 2009
It will be summer time when you wedding takes place. Now do you get married in your hometown or do you want to have a beach wedding? It might even come down to mosquitoes in your drink or sand stuck in your hair. Do you want to tempt Mother Nature with an out door wedding? Do you like the beach wedding favors better than the summer wedding favors? Believe it or not, it might not make as much of a difference as you might think. They have more in common than they do not.
First, there are the colors. Think of the colors of summer. Think of the dark, vibrant hues of the season. Brilli... (read more)
Author: Aaron Hu
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23. The Five Best Blue Costumes for This Halloween
October 22, 2009
Feeling blue for Halloween? Why not take it to a literal level and scrap your dampened mood away while you're at it? The best thing about Halloween is that not only are you given a night of total freedom to dress whatever you like, you can also party with friends in the process. Blue costumes will definitely help add some positive energy into your night and, if you're really in a foul mood, could even turn your night into something that's positively memorable.
Blues Clues Costume
This is something for kids and the kids at heart. Blues Clues is a popular character in a children's show... (read more)
Author: Allen Blakemore
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24. Physician pay cuts on horizon at Michigan Blues?
October 22, 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sees no end to the string of its financial losses, and that could mean an eventual cut in payment to physicians. But state regulators are criticizing the plan for using reserves to buy another plan instead of making coverage less expensive.
"Without regulatory reform, there is a domino affect. If BCBSM faces financial challenges, it is quite likely to cause pressure on all aspects of its business, including effects on reimbursement," Michigan Blues spokeswoman Helen Stojic said in an e-mailed statement.
That could hit hard, because the plan covers... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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25. London Escort: Cast Your Blues Away
October 21, 2009
London is one fine place to visit and enjoy. There are simply too many sights to see and lots of things to marvel at. But one of the reasons a lot of men travel to this city is to find pleasure. Indeed, the London escorts are worth visiting every now and then.
Through a prestigious London escort agency, men would be able to find the ladies of their dreams. The forte of these girls is to provide visitors, tourists, and the locals with some immediate fun and entertainment while they’re spending a day or two at the city. When it comes to companionship services in London, these ladies are th... (read more)
Author: CarpeDiem Models
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