Graceland

Question 1

Name features of Metre and Rhythm in verse one.

Answer 1

• 4/4 metre
• Constant rhythmic drive in the bass
• free vocal rhythm compared to the bass

Question 2

What is the tonality of the song?

Answer 2

E Major with hints of E mixolydian

Question 3

Features of harmony in the first verse

Answer 3

• simple harmony
• chromaticism in the bass
• use of a blues turnaround chord progression

Question 4

Features of texture in the first verse

Answer 4

• Melody and accompaniment
• call and response

Question 5

Features of melody in the first verse

Answer 5

• Begins with an anacrusis
• each phrase begins higher and then descends towards the end
• small range and syllabic throughout

Question 6

Features of rhythm in the chorus

Answer 6

• ‘i’m going to graceland’ interacts with the bass guitar riff- keeps with the mbquanga style
• the third chorus has some variance from 1&2