How to Understand the Development of Rock Music

Because so many Cigar Box Guitar players and builders enjoy rock and roll music I think this article goes right along with How to Make a Cigar Box Guitar

Author: Stewart B Johnston

How to Make Sense of the History of Rock:

Rock music is a kind of music (music genres) that began to be
popular in the mid 50s. Its root was derived from rhythm and
blues, country music from the 40s and 50s as well as the other
various influences. Furthermore, It also took a variety of other
musical styles, including folk music (folk music), jazz and
classic music.

How to Make Sense of the Instruments Used:

The distinctive sound of this music often revolved around the
electric guitar or acoustic guitar, and the use of a very subtle
back beat in the rhythm section on electric bass guitar and
drums, and keyboards like organ, piano or synthesizers since the
70s. Besides the guitar or keyboard, saxophone and blues-style
harmonica was sometimes used as a solo instrument. In its pure
form, the rock music had three chords, a consistent and striking
back-beat and attractive melody.

How to Make Sense of the Evolution:

In the late 60s and early 70s, it evolved into several types.
Rock music that mixed with the folk music (local music in the
U.S.) became folk rock, the music that mixed with blues became
blues-rock and the one that mixed with jazz became a jazz-rock
fusion.

How to Make Sense of the ‘70’, ‘80’s and ‘90’s

In the 70s, rock combined the influence of soul, funk, and Latin
music. Also in 70s, rock evolved into various sub-genres
(sub-categories), such as soft rock, glam rock, heavy metal,
hard rock, progressive rock, and punk rock. The sub-categories
of rock that were popular in the 80s were the New Wave, a
hardcore punk and alternative rock. In the 90s, there was
grunge, Britpop, indie rock and nu metal.

How to Make Sense of Size of a Rock Band or Group:

A group of musicians who specialize in playing this music is
called rock band or rock group. Many rock groups consist of
guitar player, lead singer, bass guitar player, and drummer. In
this case, they form a quartet.

How to Make Sense of Band Members Positions:

Some rock groups take one or two positions above or use the main
singer as a music player in addition to singing. In this case,
they form a duo or trio. Another group has additional musicians
like two rhythm guitars or a keyboardist. Somewhat less
frequently, the rock group uses stringed musical instruments
such as violin, cello or blower, such as saxophones, trumpet or
trombones.

How does this article fit with the subject of How to Make a Cigar Box Guitar? Cigar Box Guitars came from early America when a lot of folks wanted to express themselves through music. Most blues, jazz and rock music we know today was built on these early roots style songs.