Trolley Song Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What happens on the snare in the intro?
A
Constant semiquavers, with brushes to sound like a steam engine
2
Q
What’s weird harmonically about piano part?
A
It is bitonal, left hand plays in a different key to the right hand
3
Q
Please talk about the piano in the intro…
A
Moves in block parallel chords and then settles into a crotchet rhythm oscillating between two chords
4
Q
How long is the intro?
A
24 bars
5
Q
How does Cecile sing in the first verse?
A
In free time, with no relationship to the accompaniment
6
Q
What happens to show that the train is coming to stop?
A
A rallentando
7
Q
What rhythmic stuff happens on the piano?
A
Plays cross rhythm
8
Q
What presents the bumps in the brakes?
A
Toms in the drums
