Paul Simon-DIAMONDS

Question 1

Melody

Answer 1

Intro- largely conjunct and based on narrow range of notes
Final ‘shoes’ finished with an appoggiatura F#->E
Verse- mixture of triadic and conjunct movement
1st verse ends with long melisma on ‘diamonds’
Chorus starts with an octave leap- falsetto
Horn riff conjunct
Improvised bass solo with large leaps

Question 2

Harmony & Tonality

Answer 2

Intro E major
The rest in F major
3 chords throughout- F, Bb, C (I, IV, V)

Question 3

Texture

Answer 3

Introduction chordal/homophonic with some call and response
‘Ta na na’ phrases sung antiphonally
Rest of song is melody and accompaniment
Horns play homophonically in instrumental

Question 4

Rhythm/Tempo/Metre

Answer 4

Introduction moderate tempo with slight rallentando at end
Rhythms are slightly swung
Snare and hi-hat play on all off-beats
Bongos play fast rhythmic patterns
Shaker plays continuous semiquavers
Drum fills in the bar before each new section

Question 5

Structure

Answer 5

A cappella intro
Instrumental link
Verse 1
Chorus
Link
Instrumental
Verse 2
Chorus
Link
Instrumental
Verse 3
Outro

Question 6

Instrumental/Timbre

Answer 6

Lead vocals
Backing vocals
Electric guitar
Fretless bass
Drums
Percussion- shaker, bongos
Horns- trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax