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Rock History Active Listening Analysis Template
Song Title: 5-10–15 Hours
Performer(s): Ruth Brown
Link to Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTa9qaKtsYA
Analysis
Your analysis MUST describe the song using PROPER musical terminology focused on
each of the following musical elements:
style
melody
harmony
rhythm and tempo
texture
structure and/or form
timbre and dynamics
The song starts with a melodic saxophone introduction. Verse one starts with vocals and
saxophones follow along with vocals. After each stanza of lyrics is sung, they are
followed by the piano. The chorus starts with Vocals saxophone and piano playing along.
This is then followed by a saxophone textured saxophone solo, then the “call–back” of
the vocals is switched to saxophone, and the piano plays along with vocals. Verse two
starts with a piano solo and is followed by vocals. The “call–back” is switched back to
the piano. The chorus starts with the same tempo and melody and enters with
saxophone solos, then ends with piano playing the melody, and a longer saxophone solo
that has different dynamics and timbre present. Verse three starts with vocals, and
saxophone playing the melody. This is followed by a piano and saxophone playing
melody together. The song ends with vocals and all instruments playing the melody.