51ºÚÁÏ

Brand new resource for the exam in 2026

Features the following pieces

(i) ‘Young Woman’s Blues’ (October 26, 1926),
(ii) ‘Back Water Blues’ (February 17, 1927),
(iii) ‘Alexander’s Rag Time Band’ (March 2, 1927),
(iv) ‘Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out’ (May 15, 1929)

There is a fact file for each song, including general background information about Blues, Trad Jazz, Bessie Smith, her band, her accompanists etc

This is followed by a listening question that is typical of Section A of the paper and then develops knowledge in preparation for Section B of the paper.

Screenshots give a good idea of content.

Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Thanks for looking