Analysis of "Not My Friend" by Norah Jones

Analysis of "Not My Friend"

Instrumentation

• Acoustic guitar - semiquaver pattern throughout
• Marimba - adds extra richness
• Piano - sparingly, reinforcing chords, short fills
• Electric guitars - played backwards, creates atmospheric sounds throughout

Structure

• Intro
• Verse 1 - refrain
• Verse 2 - refrain
• 4 bar link
• Verse 3 (no refrain) - refrain chords
• 4 bar link
• Verse 4 (no refrain)

Harmonic language

• F major throughout
• Verses based on two chord pattern of F and Am/E
• Chromatic harmony heard in 4 bar link (F and E+)
• Finishes…