Country (country music)

Country music is traditional, although its simple form makes it endlessly sprout many similar themes. Like the blues --- the two genres often share themes, tones and songs --- country music is, at its core, simple music. Most country songs are built around three chords, flat tones, but these forms are so basic that they allow for many different styles, from the hard sounds of honky tonk to the improvised jazz of Western swing. Country music comes from American southern folk songs (Appalachian and blues). Early country music was simple and ethnic, using only guitars and violins. As genres continue to evolve, the early country music composed of guitars and fiddles passes through honky tonk and Western Swings to the early popular Countrypolitan and the Bakersfield Sound that changes the style of rock and roll, thus being driven into traditional country music and becoming modern country. The basics of music.

Country Music appeared in the 1920s. It originated from folk music in the agricultural areas of the southern United States and was first developed under the influence of traditional British folk songs. The earliest country music is traditional mountain music (Hillbilly Music). It has simple tunes, steady rhythm, and narrative. Different from the sad pop songs in the city, it has a strong rural flavor. The lyrics of mountain music mainly focus on hometown, lost love, wandering, and religious beliefs. The singing is usually performed by solo singers, sometimes with accompaniment singers, and the accompaniment instruments include violin, banjo, guitar, etc. (Before the mid-1950s, traditional country music There are no drums in the band). She performs mainly in homes, churches and country fairs, and sometimes participates in regional tours. It is isolated from the cultural life of big cities and has always been in a state of self-isolation.

Representatives:

John Denver

Kenny Rogers

George Straw George strait

Vince Gill

Shania Twain