killer queen

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  • Created by: ddaizzyy
  • Created on: 05-06-18 13:54
what is the key and why is it unusual?
Eb major- difficult for a guitar. unusual for a rock piece number of different modulations so there is a mix of major and minor keys.
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what is the rhythm, metre and tempo?
12/8 and changes to 6/8 for one bar in each verse. use of compound time gives swung feel. Has a steady rhythmic pulse, set up by opening clicks continued by piano there is use of syncopation.
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what effects are used?
layering- both instruments and voice. called multi tracking- flanger-'laser beam' 'wanna try'- -string bending and sliding- - wah wah-
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what are the harmonies like?
they use a four part harmony and the backing vocals are key features.
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what is the texture?
homophonic, polyphonic and antiphonal- clear contrasts between sections
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instrumentation?
limited instruments, use of multitracking, carefully crafted backing, no synths, guitar simulates other instruments
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12/8 and changes to 6/8 for one bar in each verse. use of compound time gives swung feel. Has a steady rhythmic pulse, set up by opening clicks continued by piano there is use of syncopation.

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