Everything Must Go - Pre-chorus (bars 15 - 18)

Question 1

What is the function of a pre-chorus?

Answer 1

Prepares us for the catchy bit of the song (chorus)

Question 2

How many bars are in the pre-chorus?

Answer 2

4 bar

Question 3

What are the chords used in the pre-chorus?

Answer 3

C#m7 (VI)

Am (IV)

Question 4

What happens to the dynamics in the pre-chorus?

Answer 4

slight crescendo

Question 5

What is the harmonic rhythm of this section?

Answer 5

each chord lasts for 2 bars

Question 6

Describe the vocal range of the pre-chorus

Answer 6

Has a narrow vocal range

Question 7

Describe the use of melody in this section

Answer 7

End of phrase 1 ‘memory’ uses the interval of a maj 3rd G# to E
End of phrase 2 ‘history’ uses the interval min 3rd G to E
The repeat of ‘History’ is higher and uses the interval of a maj 2nd E - A

Question 8

Describe the use of rhythm in the vocal part

Answer 8

Both vocal phrases begin on an anacrusis (beat 3)

Both vocal phrases use triplets and dotted rhythms

Question 9

Describe the use of drums on word ‘history’

Answer 9

stab quavers on beats 1 and 3 + drum fill