Miles Davis - All Blues

Question 1

Describe the Structure.

Answer 1

4 solos, 2 chorus’, head arrangement with intro and outro, link (riff) between everything.

Question 2

Describe the Texture.

Answer 2

Melody and accompaniment, Trumpet plays the heads, Alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet and piano all play a solo, links at the end of each solo and head.

Question 3

Describe the Melody.

Answer 3

Main melody = the head, trumpet plays the head, modal, chromatic notes, conjunct.

Question 4

Describe the Dynamics.

Answer 4

Intro is mp, trumpet uses a mute in the heads, trumpet is generally mf.

Question 5

What is the Tonality of this piece?

Answer 5

In the key of G throughout but is modal.

Question 6

Describe the Harmony.

Answer 6

Modal, 12 bar blues altered, extended chords or substitution chords, changes.

Question 7

What instruments are used in this piece?

Answer 7

Trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, piano, double bass, drums.

Question 8

Describe the Rhythm/Metre/Time signature.

Answer 8

Rhythm: swung rhythms, syncopation Metre: 6/4 Time Signature: 156bpm.

Question 9

What is the Genre of this piece?

Answer 9

Blues/Jazz