MUSC 2150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Unit, Cross Road Blues, American Bandstand
1 Apr 2018
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Tuesday, september 12, 2017: role of instruments, drums: establish the tempo and meter, as well as the feel of each song. Can be enhanced by using tambourine, cowbell, conga drums, etc: electric bass: lock in with the drummer rhythmically, while providing the important bass notes to the cord progressions played by the guitar and/or keyboards. Bridge between rhythmic and harmonic dimensions of music: rhythm guitar/keyboard: harmonic dimension by playing full cords. Rhythmic propulsion that drives the song forward. Works together with bass and drum parts: vocals: focuses on the melodic dimension of the music. Deliver the lyrics in a convincing manner. Enhancement using backup or harmonizing vocals: instrumental solos: creates a contrast in arrangements. Instrumental soloist is the central focus of the music at that point in the music: horns and strings: sometimes used to add nishing touches to a track. Horns are used to give a tune a little more punch .
