How to write a blues song

1. What is the structure of a blues song?
2. How do you write the lyrics to 12-bar blues?
3. What is an example of a blue song?

What is the structure of a blues song?

The lyrics of a 12-bar blues song often follow what's known as an AAB pattern. "A" refers to the first and second four-bar verse, and "B" is the third four-bar verse. In a 12-bar blues, the first and second lines are repeated, and the third line is a response to them—often with a twist.

How do you write the lyrics to 12-bar blues?

1) Give a background of the 12-bar blues form, indicating three lines of equal length. 2) Lyrics require three (3) lines only, that need to fill the space of the musical form. The lyrics may be short, however there will be many 'rests' to fill the time. 4) Write simple sentences.

What is an example of a blue song?

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