aos5 rock and roll Flashcards
what years are rock and roll
1950s and 60s
what are some common rock and roll singers?
Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry
what types of music influenced rock and roll?
Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Country
time signature, backbeat?
fast with heavy snare on beats 2&4
Is there a walking bass?
Yes, played on an upright bass or bass guitar
what are some typical rock and roll instruments?
electric guitar, sax, drum kit
What kind of vocals?
loud, rasping and high pitched
what are some common vocal techniques?
falsetto, slides, vibrato, fall-offs
what are fall-offs?
A fall-off is when a notes pitch drops off
what is vibrato?
a musical effect when a note changes pitch quickly and subtly
what is falsetto?
vocal technique that produces artificially high voice
what are vocal slides?
a slide between pitches when holding a note