The document discusses the origins and evolution of rock music from the 1950s to the 1970s. It originated from blues and African American culture, and was popularized by early artists like Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. In the 1960s, rock explored social and political themes and was influenced by the counterculture movement. Major rock genres of the 1970s included punk, progressive, heavy metal, and new wave. The document also defines common bass playing techniques in rock music like walking bass, slap bass, and funk bass.

1. A documentary on the music,the
stereotypes,the culture,and the people

2. The origins of Rock
Rock n’ Roll sound came out of African-American
culture and the Blues, with artists such as Robert
Johnson and Leadbelly up to Muddy Waters.
Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley pioneered the sound
of rock in the 1950’s, using electric guitars and
youth-oriented lyrics.
Also comes from the “British Invasion.”

3. In the 1960s,
 Rock in the sixties was influenced by revolutionary
thinking, social issues such as the war in Vietnam and
segregation, and the use of narcotics such as LSD.
 The sixties counterculture, in revolt against the
conservative fifties, produced hippies, free concerts,
and new ideas that are still controversial today.

4. In the 1960s...
Examples of rock from that era included:
Motown (Supremes, Aretha Franklin)
Folk Rock (Bob Dylan, Joan Baez)
Acid Rock (Jefferson Airplane, Cream)
Garage Rock (The Standells, The Who)

5. In the 1970s...
Example of rock includes:
Punk Rock (New York Dolls, Clash)
Progressive Rock (Genesis, Yes)
Heavy Metal (Black Sabbath)
New Wave (Cure, Blondie)
Not forgetting:
Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, etc.

6. Characteristics of Rock Music
Early rock band would consists of:
Acoustic piano
Guitar
Bass

7. Characteristics of Rock Music
A typical band line up is
 Three guitars (Lead, rhythm and bass)
 Vocals
 Keyboard
 Drum Kit

8. Characteristics of Rock Music
 The lead guitar plays the melody line, a solo and
sometimes the chordal accompaniment.
 The rhythm guitar plays chordal accompaniment or
the main riff.
 The bass guitar supports the music with a variety of
bass lines : including walking bass, slap bass or funk
bass.

9. Definitions..
 Walking bass
A walking bass is a style of bass accompaniment which
creates a feeling of regular quaver notes movement,
akin to the regular alteration of feet while walking

10. Definitions:
 Slap bass
usually refers to a percussive playing technique
The slap sound comes from the combination of two
elements: striking the string with the side of the bony
joint in the middle of the thumb, and intentionally
allowing the vibrating string to come into contact with
the metal frets.

11. Definitions:
 Funk Bass
A bass line that creates intense groove by using
strong bass guitar riffs and bass lines.