Rock anthems

• How do the lyrics of Rock Music differ from those of Rock 'n' Roll?

  They cover wider subject matter and themes
• What time signature is commonly used in Rock Music?


  4/4 Time Signature
• What type of chords are primarily used in early Rock music?

  Mainly Primary Chords (I, IV & V)
• What are Power Chords in Rock Music?

  Chords that don’t contain the 3rd
• What is a common feature of Rock Music melodies?


  Repeated patterns in vocal phrases
• How are dynamics typically characterized in Rock Music?

  Designed to be performed very loudly
• What type of texture is common in Rock Music?

  Homophonic texture with melody and accompaniment
• What effects are commonly added to guitars in Rock Music?

  Distortion, Echo, Reverb, Overdrive
• What is the typical form and structure of Rock songs?

  Verse-Chorus Form with long intros
• What is a common vocal performance style in Rock Music?

  Growly, raspy, and husky singing
• How has technology impacted Rock Music?

  Developed louder volumes and new sounds
• Name some famous Rock artists and bands.

  • Led Zeppelin
  • The Who
  • Black Sabbath
  • David Bowie
  • Sex Pistols
• What is the basis of a Rock Band's instrumentation?

  Lead Singer, Drum Kit, Trio of Guitars
• What is the role of the Electric Guitar in Rock Music?

  It centers the sound of Rock Music
• What type of rhythm is used in Rock music?

  Straight rhythm
• What is the time signature commonly used in Rock music?

  4/4
• Why is a straight rhythm important in Rock music?

  It allows for a heavy and driving drum beat
• What is the typical structure of a Rock song?

  Verse and Chorus
• Why is the electric guitar important in Rock music?

  It is heavily used and often plays a combination of riffs and chords
• What effect is often used on the electric guitar in Rock music?

  Distortion
• What are some common instruments used in a typical Rock song?

  Drum kit, Bass guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals
• What is the purpose of instrumental solos in Rock music?

  To add variety and interest to the song
• What are some describing words that can be used to describe an instrumental solo in Rock music?

  Fast, Scalic runs, Hammer on, Pull off, Slides, Double Stop
• How has technology impacted Rock music?

  It has allowed for more experimentation and creativity
• What are some common music technologies used in Rock music?

  Amplification, Distortion, Reverb, Delay, Multitracking
• What are some characteristics of Rock singing?

  High pitched, Falsetto, Melisma, Narrow range of notes, Shouty, Rough, Gravelly
• What are the typical features of a Rock song?

  • Straight rhythm
  • 4/4 time signature
  • Verse and Chorus structure
  • Electric guitar dominated
  • Distorted guitar
  • Instrumental solos
• What are some common instruments used in Rock music?

  • Drum kit
  • Bass guitar (electric)
  • Electric Guitar (distorted)
  • Vocals
  • Synthesizer (optional)
  • Piano (optional)
  • String section (optional)
  • Brass section (optional)
  • Wind section (optional)
• How has technology impacted Rock music?

  • Allowed for more experimentation and creativity
  • Enabled the use of new effects and techniques, such as:
  • Amplification
  • Distortion
  • Reverb
  • Delay
  • Multitracking
• What is a key feature of Rock music's rhythm?

  It uses a straight rhythm
• Why is a straight rhythm important in Rock music?

  It allows for a heavy and driving drum beat
• What time signature does Rock music typically use?

  4/4 time signature
• What structure does Rock music commonly follow?

  Verse and Chorus structure
• How does the chorus function in Rock music?

  It repeats several times with the same lyrics
• How does Rock music differ from Rock n Roll in terms of chord progression?

  Rock music often has different chord progressions
• What instrument is heavily featured in Rock music?

  Electric guitar
• What does the electric guitar typically play in Rock music?

  A combination of riffs and chords
• What effect is commonly used on electric guitars in Rock music?

  Distortion
• Why is distortion important in Rock music?

  It gives the guitar a raspy sound