Styles And Gunras Flashcards
What musical genres influenced the music of the 1960s?
The music of the 1960s has strong influences in rock ‘n’ roll, American blues, and early RnB.
Which band was key in the 1960s music era?
The Beatles were a key band in this era.
What are some musical features of 60s Pop?
Musical features include simple chords, simple structure, and backing vocals in harmony.
What are some technological features of 60s Pop?
Technological features include early multitracking, electric guitar, and sometimes double-tracked vocals.
What is the origin of Blues music?
Blues music evolved from spirituals and work songs sung by slaves and their descendants in the USA.
Who typically played and sang Blues music in the early 20th Century?
Blues music was typically played and sung by African Americans.
How has Blues music influenced popular music?
Blues music has evolved into and influenced the vast majority of popular music in the last hundred years.
How was Blues music originally recorded?
Blues music was originally recorded live, without multitracking or overdubbing.
What’s are the musical features in blues
12 bar blues chord structure
Improvisation
Two lines repeated and a different third line
Blues scale and blues notes
What is Celtic rock?
Celtic rock is a fusion of Scottish and rock elements.
Which Irish band in the 60s influenced Celtic rock?
The Chieftains incorporated folk instruments and influences into their pop music.
Which Scottish bands were inspired by The Chieftains?
Big Country, Runrig, and Wolfstone.
What are the musical features of Celtic rock?
Rock instruments such as electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, and Scottish instruments such as fiddle, tin whistle, bagpipes.
What is a characteristic rhythmic feature in Celtic rock?
Scotch snap.
What scale is commonly used in Celtic rock?
Pentatonic scale.
