Killer Queen Flashcards
1
Q
Tonality
A
Eb major
2
Q
What is the melody?
A
Starts on an anacrusis
Extended chords eg b10
Guitar harmonised in thirds
3
Q
Texture
A
Homophonic - sparse opening
4
Q
Metre
A
12/8
5
Q
Rhythm
A
Syncopated
6
Q
Structure
A
Verse chorus
7
Q
Harmony
A
Each verse begins with C pedal note
Circle of fifths at b20
Chord extensions
8
Q
Effects and studio techniques
A
Multitracking
EQ , Flanger, Panning ,Overdubbing
Guitar effects -vibrato, slide, pull off, bend
Distortion and wahwah
9
Q
Instruments
A
Vocals, piano, electric guitar, electric bass, backing vocals
10
Q
When was it composed?
A
1974
