Capercaille Flashcards
1
Q
What key is it in?
A
G major
2
Q
What are the 3 main chords?
A
G
Em
C
3
Q
What chord is avoided?
What effect does this have?
A
D major (dominant) Modal feel
4
Q
What time signature?
A
12
8
5
Q
At the beginning what does the high hat create?
A
Cross rhythms
6
Q
The is syncopation between….
A
Vocal lines and instrument countermelodies
7
Q
Is the vocal melody syllabic or melismic?
A
Syllabic
8
Q
Is the voice high or low?
A
Low
Vocal tenor clef
9
Q
Based on what sort of scales?
A
Pentatonic
5 note scales
10
Q
Short motifs and countermelodies are based on?
A
Vocals
11
Q
What is the texture?
A
Layered
12
Q
What do the drums play?
A
Rhythmic patterns
13
Q
What does the bass guitar?
A
Bass line
14
Q
What do the synth and accordion?
A
Chords
15
Q
What does the voice sing?
A
Then main melody
