‘Grace’ by Jeff Buckley

Verse-chorus/song structure

Intro

Intro used as a link

Link between end of chorus and start of next verse

Outro

Outro uses same chord sequence as chorus

Wide range exploited

Starts in low register

Features two and four bar phrase

Combination of syllabic and melismatic lines (eg on fire)

Vocal improvisation at end are very high in vocal range

Melody is diatonic with chromatic notes added

Some complex/altered/extended chords

Main chord sequence is a power chord played in different ways

Minor/modal

Dissonant/use of dissonance

The main texture is homophonic/melody and accompaniment

Textures are varied throughout

Guitars and drums feature virtually throughout

Guitar ‘whisper effects’ are only used where they can be heard

Instruments

• Bass

• electric guitar

• acoustic guitars

• drum-kit (drums)

• Synth

• Strings

• backing vocals

• lead vocals

String parts feature only some of the time

Guitar effects include – clean sounds/ vibrato/ whispers/reverb/delay/flanger