Queen

• Timbre:

  • piano
  • drum kit
  • bass guitar
  • electric guitar
  • tenor voice
  • 4 part voices
  • multi tracked guitars
• Melody:

  • conjunct
  • sequences
  • melisma
  • syllabic
  • vocalising
  • word painting (laser beam)
• Tonality:

  • mini modulation
  • circle of 5ths
  • F major, C minor, Bb/F
• Rhythm:

  • syncopation
  • 12/8 time signature to 6/8 time signature (change for dramatic effect)
• Texture:

  • homophonic
• Harmony:

  • 4 parts
  • F pedal
  • C pedal
• Articulation:

  • staccato
  • bends
  • vibrato
  • portamento
  • slides
• Structure:

  • VC then instrumental
  • VC then guitar solo
  • VC then outro