A
style with a more relaxed sound, Texas Blues began about the same
time as Piedmont Blues, during the 1920s. Like Piedmont Blues,
the main instrument is guitar, but it is used as an extension
of vocals rather than just an accompaniment. The earliest version
encompassed both singing and country blues but is less romantic
than the other two forms. After World War II Texas Blues evolved
into more of an electric style that featured single-string guitar
over a background of horns.
A
style with a more relaxed sound, Texas Blues began about the same
time as Piedmont Blues, during the 1920s. Like Piedmont Blues,
the main instrument is guitar, but it is used as an extension
of vocals rather than just an accompaniment. The earliest version
encompassed both singing and country blues but is less romantic
than the other two forms. After World War II Texas Blues evolved
into more of an electric style that featured single-string guitar
over a background of horns.