1.09 W.C. Handy, Alabama Artist

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Blues Review

Answer the following questions to test your understanding of the blues and W.C. Handy.

1. W.C. Handy is called the Father of ______.
   
   1. Jazz
   2. Florence, AL
   3. Music
   4. Blues
   
   Answer: W.C. Handy is called the Father of the Blues.



2. How many bars are found in the basic blues form?
   
   1. 8 bars
   2. 12 bars
   3. 16 bars
   4. 24 bars
   
   Answer: There are 12 bars in the most basic blues form.



3. Where did the blues originate?
   
   1. New York City
   2. Deep South
   3. Nashville
   4. Mid West
   
   Answer: The blues originated in the Deep South.



4. Which university in Alabama did W.C. Handy serve as band director?
   
   1. University of West Alabama
   2. University of Alabama
   3. Auburn University
   4. Alabama A&M University
   
   Answer: W.C. Handy served as the band director at Alabama A&M University beginning in 1900.



5. True or false: W.C. Handy was the first person to perform blues music.
   
   1. True
   2. False
   
   Answer: This is false! W.C. Handy was not the first person to perform blues music. However, he was the first to publish and promote the blues.

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