1. By: Marcus Threadcraft
American Folk
By: Marcus Threadcraft

2. Music that’s spread orally and usually without the knowledge of the composer
Definition

3. Pete Seeger
Woody Guthrie
The Weavers
Bob Dylan
Jimmie Rodgers
Artists

4. Listening Examples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIBmGZxAhg
Listening Examples

5. Origins come go as far back as England
Origins come go as far back as England. Africa, Europe and even has Native American influences
Earliest song usually came from the south, usually Cajun
Through this countless other genres began including rock, jazz, blues etc.
History

6. Started through oral tradition because most farmers and workers who enjoyed the music were illiterate
Varies due to regional changes
Certain songs celebrate holidays, events and how the world came to be
Characteristics

7. Impacts Was made for the working class
Talked about hardships and trials of the average joe
Gave people the feeling of acceptance and was something everyone could relate too
Gave people hope during times of need and depression
Songs ranged from war, work, civil rights and economic hardships
Impacts

8. Instruments Guitar Violin/Fiddle String Bass Horn Flute Accordion
Countless others
Instruments

9. Tunes Heavy uses of melody Often has repeating sections
Usual form is AABB
Some songs use ABAB form
Occasionally songs are performed in medleys
Tunes

10. Bibliography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_music#Characteristics
Bibliography