Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? Flashcards
When was this song released?
1999
What is the structure of this song?
Intro, verse, chorus, verse, breakdown, chorus, verse
Describe the texture
Built up as tracks are added, thinner after breakdown as piano and drums drop out, some sections use just static chords for accompaniment, some silence is used
What is the time signature of this piece?
4/4
What is the tempo marking of this piece?
98 bpm
What are the rhythmic effects of this piece?
Syncopation used in piano, vocal and synthesised string parts, rhythms vary between sections
Describe the harmony
Diatonic, 3 simple repeated chord progressions:
Am Em G D, C Am C Am, F C F C
What is the tonality of this piece?
Verses in A Dorian mode, Choruses in C major