Aural Perception, Wednesday the 19th of September 2018

Chris taught us was about Timbre, it describes the instruments being played and the sounds that they make.

The first song of the session is called ‘Lucky Man’ by The Verve.

• Time Signature – 4/4
• Tempo – 76bpm (Andante)
• Timbre
• Style – Brit Pop/Rock
• Instrumentation – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Male Vocalist (panned with delay/reverb), Synth/Keys, Drums, Strings (Violin/Cellos), Sound effecs and an E-Bow with Reverb.
• Structure 
• Pitch 
• Dynamics

Next up is Neil Young with a song called ‘Old Man’.

• Time Signature – 4/4
• Tempo – 141bpm (Vivace)
• Timbre
• Style – Classic Rock
• Instrumentation – Acoustic Guitar (Percussive playing style) , Male Vocals, Audience Clapping.
• Structure 
• Pitch 
• Dynamics

And finally it would have to be The Beach boys with ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’.

• Time Signature – 4/4
• Tempo – 118bpm (Allegro)
• Timbre
• Style – Rock/Pop
• Instrumentation – Detuned Acoustic Guitar, Brass, Drums, Bass, Male Vocal Line and Harmonies.
• Structure 
• Pitch 
• Dynamics