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PITCH
Minor diatonic scale Am
Range is from C5-G5 (C-G in the same octave)
Alto
Repetition and Ostinatos
The melody line hasn’t always got a definite pitch.
Notes indicating the note values with an x instead of a proper note head are used to indicate that there is no pitch (for the Rap)
During the chorus and intro the melodic contour is based mostly around steps.
The melody is descending and arched
Register- Modal voice (rap) some falsetto parts
Harmony is played by piano (on sheet music)
Intro has a two bar repeated harmonic riff

TEXTURE
This is a condensed piano score. For piano, vocals and guitar
It if a melody with countermelody/accompaniment.
The voice provides the melody
The harmonic role is played by piano
The rhythmic role (in the song) is played by drums
Thin density- not many instruments
Its homophonic

DURATION
Simple quadruple metre: 4 4
Regular steady rhythm
Mostly shot note values
Long notes to end phrases
Traditional notation
Rhythmic devices include: syncopation, ostinato, repetition
Tempo; moderate: crotchet=100

DYNAMICS AND EXPRESSIVE TECHNIQUES
There are no dynamic markings
But the piece is mf
Use of crescendo/decrescendo not marked on score.
Electronic manipulation- eg. Intro
Not much ornamentation/articulation
All stylistic playing techniques
Vocal techniques include rapping and speaking
Con pedale- means “with pedal”
Una corda, sustaining, sostenuto pedals.
Alternative/pop/rock

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