Rock
Todayâs rock music developed from rock 'n' roll. It can come in many different styles but usually features:
- electric guitar
- bass guitar
- drum kit
Most rock bands also feature a singer. The songs written by rock bands usually have powerful lyrics and the music underpinned by a heavy beat.
It is important to consider structure when listening to rock songs. They feature a verse and chorus structure and there will often be a middle eight.
Distortion is an effect frequently used on electric guitar in rock music. This means changing the normal sound of a guitar in order to make it more 'fuzzy'.
Watch 'Lost Little Boys' by Fatherson and notice the distortion used. This adds some interest to the guitar part. Also notice the structure of the song â listen out for the verse, chorus and middle eight sections.
'Lost Little Boys' by Fatherson has a verse, chorus and middle eight structure, and features distortion