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What is the relationship of the first and second phrases in 12-bar blues?

a. The second phrase is usually the first phrase played backward b. The second phrase is the first phrase inverted c. The second phrase (a') is a variation on the first phrase (a) d. The second phrase is a highly contrasting episode e. There is no relation between the first and second phrases in a 12-bar blues

Public Comments

1. The answer is C. The second phrase (a') is a variation on the first phrase (a). A good example is: I hate to see the evening sun go down, Yes, I hate to see that evening sun go down 'Cause it makes me think I'm on my last go 'round -W.C. Handy's, "St. Louis Blues"
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3. Your first reply is right, the answer is "C" Not that you asked, but just for fun - every true blues song follows this recipe: (1) State a condition (2) Re-state the condition (3) State an action (4) State a reaction To give an example: (1) Woke up this mornin with a woman on my mind (2) I said, I woke up this mornin with a woman on my mind (3) She up and left me for another man (4) Now I'm wondering how I was so blind Cool.