Rockschool - Guitar Grade 8 Flashcards

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1
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What are crossed note chords?

A

Muted chords to achieve a stylistic rhythm.

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What does mf mean?

A

Moderately/Medium Loud (mezzo forte).

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What does the sign above 7 mean?

A

To be played with Vibrato.

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4
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What scale could you use over a minor Spanish piece?

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The Phrygian scale would work well, but you could also use a natural minor scale.

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5
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Please explain 4/4, 12/8 and 3/4.

A

The first is four quarter (crotchet) notes to the bar. The second is twelve eight (quaver) notes to the bar and the third is three quarter notes to the bar.

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What is the Key signature for 4 sharps?

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E Major or C# Minor.

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What are the notes for the E Aeolian mode?

A

E, F#, G, A, B, C, D and E.

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Tell me about heavy music and name some imporant performers in this style.

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Heavy metal grew out of heavy rock in the late 60s with bands such as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. It is characterized by the use of heavily distorted guitars, driving rhythms and a dense bass and drum style. There are now many different sub-genres of the music and it remains one of the most popular music forms in rock. Modern performers would include Metallica and Marilyn Manson.

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