In this activity students explore examples of this musical form, then write their own lyrics for a blues song, which can be submitted to this Web site. The Jazz Age. You may find some blues recordings at your local library. Invite students to share their reactions and observations. Divide students into small groups and ask them to look online for other examples of blues lyrics.
Students then work in small groups to write original blues songs.
When completed, the songs are performed for classmates and are refined based on their feedback. Lastly, students submit their blues lyrics to this Web site. In addition, students can enjoy reading the lyrics submitted by others. By studying blues songs written during the early 1900s, you have learned more about this important musical genre that influenced jazz and rock 'n roll. In this activity, you demonstrated your understanding of the blues format by collaborating on an original blues song and submitting it to this Web site.