Queen: 'Killer Queen' from the album Sheer Heart Attack

Question 1

Killer Queen:
What key is it in?

Answer 1

Eb major

Question 2

Killer Queen:
What type of chords does it make use of?

Answer 2

-Extended chords

Question 3

Killer Queen:
What is the Time Signature?

Answer 3

12/8 Compound time

Question 4

Killer Queen:
Is this piece melismatic or syllabic?

Answer 4

Syllabic

Question 5

Killer Queen:
What is the texture?

Answer 5

Melody-Dominated Homophony
However panning creates an antiphony feeling.

Question 6

Killer Queen:
What musical technology is used?

Answer 6

-Panning
-Flanger (a whooshing sound) on word ‘lazerbeam’
-Multi-Tracking and Overdubbing for basic sound of the band.
-Distortion and use of wah-wah pedal on guitar.
-Reverb (effect)

Question 7

Killer Queen:
What techniques are used for the Guitar?

Answer 7

(No strumming)
-string bends
-slides
-pull-offs
-vibrato

Question 8

Killer Queen:
What is the structure used?

Answer 8

Verse-Chorus