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Chapter 56
Chuck Berry
Chapter at a Glance
Listen to This First
Shuffle Rhythm and Stop Time
Profile: Chuck Berry (b. 1926)
Expand Your Playlist: Berry
Chapter Objectives
After reading this chapter and listening to the work, students should be able to:
56.2 Listen for shuffle rhythm, call-and-response between voice and guitar, and stop
Key Concepts
shuffle rhythm, electric guitar solos, 12-bar blues
Chapter Highlight: Ro
A distinctive timbre and rhythm, fused with the 12-bar blues form, helped create the
elements together.
Chapter Summary
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A blend of jump blues and honky t –
1950s. Chuck Berry, one of several singers who captured the attention of the baby
boomers, emerged as a leader because of his unique guitar skills. To the outrage of their
parents, youth of the time defied their elders and used their disposable income to
purchase records. Dick Clark and American Bandstand helped spread new recordings,
artists, and dance steps to youth all over the United States.
ing the guitar introduction
Listening Guide
The Form column of the Listening Guide helps the students maneuver through the use
of 12-
should pay attention to the Stop time indications in the Rhythm column in order to
better understand this concept, as well as the shuffle groove heard at the beginning.
Several instances of call-and-response are noted in the Timbre column.
MyMusicLab Resources
Automated Listening Guide
Chapter Audio: Chapter 56
Discussion Topics and Critical Thinking Questions
1. What factors came together in the mid-1950s that enabled the baby boomers to
growing use of televisions in the United States contribute to the spread of rock music to
teens?
Activities and Exercises
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oll singers. Name some of
the well-
remain an important popular style?
Journaling Prompt