Pop - Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows - TEMPO/METRE/RHYTHM

Question 1

Describe the use of tempo in Tomorrow Never Knows

Answer 1

• Vocal part is moderate tempo - stark contrast to other parts
• Other parts feverish activity
• Effect desired = reflective of meditation

Question 2

Rhythmic devices used in Tomorrow Never Knows

Answer 2

• syncopation
• triplet crotchets
• triplet quavers in guitar loop
• dotted rhythms and scotch snaps