Jeff
70 posts
May 01, 2008
7:23 AM
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There aren't glaring stark differences. Chicago Blues just has a slightly extended palette of techniques, instruments and notes.
While Delta Blues primarily relies upon slide guitar and harp, Chicago Blues brings in amplification. It also has a larger presence of the band with its often addition of sax, drums, heavy rolling bass, etc.
I would also say that Chicago Blues has a more extended palette of notes than the standard six-note blues scale attributed to Delta Blues. Often, notes from the major scale are added giving it a more "jazzy" feel while still keeping it in the confines of traditional blues.
Last Edited by on May 01, 2008 8:35 AM
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