Killer Queen Flashcards
1
Q
When was killer queen written?
A
1974
2
Q
What features are specific to killer queen (queens style)?
A
- Overdubbing = To add another sound over the track
- Reverb
- Distortion = Effect that makes the sound fuzzy or gritty
- Phase shifting = Two or mroe instruments playing the same frase but at different tempos
3
Q
What guitar techniques are used in killer queen?
A
- Pitch bend
- Glissando
- Palm muting
- Vibrato
4
Q
What are some general terms needed for killer queen?
A
- Tremelo
- Vibrato
- Pitch bend
- Palm mute
5
Q
How does the rhythm feel in killer queen?
A
- Swing feel
- Syncopated Rhythm
6
Q
What key is killer queen in?
A
- E flat major
- Verses start in C minor and chrous are in Bb major
7
Q
What is the harmony like in Killer Queen?
A
Descending chromatic scale
8
Q
What is the texture of killer queen?
A
- Homophonic
- Chordal
