MU121 Study Guide - Final Guide: Jackie Brenston, Gibson Les Paul, Elvis Presley
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Lesson 1 the 50s: what to listen for in rock. Rock music was born out of controversy and part of its large appeal is the rebellious image it gives off. The artists served as influences and pissed off a lot of parents. Rock fans usually are persuaded to a particular artist for a reason. Simple verse, aaba, simple verse chorus, contrasting verse-chorus, 12-bar blues. The study of musical forms shows how sections are organized to create a larger structure the song. Simple verse: no chorus, all verses are based on the same music. Aaba: three verses separated by a bridge. Musicians divide songs into verses, bridges, and choruses. Contrasting verse-chorus: different music in the verse and chorus. 12 bars: 3 sets of four-beat measures. (owlin(cid:495) wolf(cid:495)s (cid:498)evil is goin(cid:495) on(cid:499) is an example of 12-bar blues. Doo-wop progression: a series of four chords.
