Graceland

Question 1

Articulation

Answer 1

Glissando
Fret less base

Question 2

Texture

Answer 2

Melody and accomp

Question 3

Harmony and tonality

Answer 3

Simple, primary chords, minor chords are more western sounding
Key =e major and doesn’t change

Question 4

Rhythmic fill

Answer 4

Non diatonic riff
Based on ascending broken chords

D flat is the only non diatonic note

Question 5

Structure

Answer 5

Long instrumental intro
20 bars

Verse chorus
Coda then fade

Question 6

Melody

Answer 6

Simple,pentatonic
Chorus is a memorable hook
Syllabic setting of words
Some melisma
Additional voice added in verse 3

Question 7

Fusion or genre

Answer 7

American country music in style
Tells a story

BVs by the Everly Brothers (American rock)

Other musicians are African
Nigerian musician Demola Adepoju

Mbaqanga= vocal/bass are melodic and work. Closely together

Question 8

Timbre or sonority

Answer 8

Bass=fretless> smoother softer, more expressive.
Steel bodied guitar.
African drums and percussion
BVs by the everly brothers