MUSC 2150 Chapter Notes -Rhythm And Blues, Roy Acuff, Patsy Montana

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Major components of music industry before 1955: rock and roll developed out of mainstream popular music, country/western, and rhythm & blues. Tin pan alley most popular (wholesome); country/western and rhythm and blues were regional, but also appealed to white youth audiences. Development of national audience in united states: musical styles were regional. Radio most important since it provided music that would otherwise be unavailable to areas: some pop styles went national (target audience was white and middle-class). Country/western and rhythm and blues did not (target audience was low-income listeners) Musical and non-musical elements of tin pan alley, country/western, and blues music: tin pan alley. Publishers and songwriters centered in tin pan alley (area of new york city) Ascap american society of composers, artists, and publishers. Mostly sectional verse-chorus format (two large sections of a song: the chorus is the most recognizable part, while the verse acts as introduction that sets the scene. Verse and chorus than found in rock music).

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