Tonality And Harmony Flashcards
0
Q
What is unusual about the intro?
A
It is tonally ambiguous as it focuses on the chords of D and A7 which makes it feel like it is in D not Em. The key of Em only becomes clear in the first verse
1
Q
What key is the piece in?
A
E minor
2
Q
Why is the harmony unusual for a rock song?
A
It avoids the standard I - IV - V chord progression as many of the chords are chromatic and move in parallel motion (I.e. The chorus: F, Em, Eb)
3
Q
Describe the harmony in the chorus
A
Dissonant
4
Q
What is parallel motion?
A
Movement of two or more parts in the same direction, with the interval between them remaining essentially the same
