Buckley-'Grace'

Question 1

When was this piece released?

Answer 1

1994

Question 2

What is the structure?

Answer 2

Intro, Verse/Chorus, Outro, Middle 8, Pre-Chorus, Link

Question 3

What is the tonality?

Answer 3

Minor/Modal

Question 4

What instruments are used?

Answer 4

Voice, Guitar-acoustic, electric and bass, Drums, Synthesizer, Strings

Question 5

What is the meter?

Answer 5

12/8

Question 6

What is 4 things that happen in the melody?

Answer 6

1. The full band plays in the intro, there is no vocals
2. In verse 1 the vocals enter
3. In the Pre-chorus there is use of melisma on the word love
4. In the chorus backing vocals enter

Question 7

What are the dynamics that are used?

Answer 7

The intro is the quietest, gets louder as more instruments are added

Question 8

What are the chords that are used?

Answer 8

Em, F, Em, E flat

D, A 7th, D, A 7th

Question 9

What key is this piece in?

Answer 9

It uses a variety of different chords that don not belong to one particular key.

Question 10

What other techniques are used?

Answer 10

EQ, Reverb, Delay, Synth, Flanger

Question 11

In verse 2 and 3 what are 4 similarities between the vocal line?

Answer 11

1 .Based on the same melody

2. Uses the same chords
3. Both melodies are modal
4. Both mainly syllabic, only occasional use of melissma

Question 12

In verse 2 and 3 what are 4 differences between the vocal line?

Answer 12

1. Have different lyrics
2. Verse 3 has higher use of vocal range
3. Louder in verse 3/ quieter in verse 2
4. Longer held notes in verse 3

Question 13

What are 4 guitar techniques or musical features used in verse 2?

Answer 13

1. Strumming/ strummed chords
2. Picked/ pizzicato
3. Use of slide
4. Drop D tuneing

Question 14

What are 4 guitar techniques or musical features used in verse 3?

Answer 14

1. Use of Slide
2. Strumming/ strummed chords
3. Legato
4. Drop D tuneing