HISTORY
Where did soul music originate?
The United States of America (USA)
Which artist has been credited as being the "Queen of Soul?"
Aretha Franklin
Which is the 1st chord used in Adele's Someone Like You?
C Major
Name one feature of soul music?
Catchy rhythms stressed by handclaps
Groove
Extended chords
What was soul music a vehicle for?
Speaking about your problems (particularly in the Civil Rights movement!)
Which movement in society had a big impact on soul music?
The Civil Rights movement
Which artist has been credited as being the father of funk music?
CLUE: He sang "I got you (I feel good)"
James Brown
Can you name the notes in an E minor chord in 2nd inversion in the correct order?
B E G
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE: ......... and .................. sections are very common in soul music
Call and response
What is the main difference in the lyrics in soul and gospel music?
Soul music is secular (non religious)
Gospel music has sacred themes (religious)
Can you name at least one genre which had an influence on soul music?
Gospel
African
Blues
Jazz
Can you name a modern day soul singer who died in 2011?
CLUE: She was famous for songs like "Rehab" and "Back to Black"
Amy Winehouse
What type of chord is commonly used in soul music?
Extension chord
Which instruments (name 2) are commonly used in soul music?
Vocals/ Backing Vocals String section
Piano/ Organ/ Keyboards Horn section
Electric Guitar Saxophone
Bass Trumpet
Drum Kit
What year was Aretha Franklin's "Say a Little Prayer for you" released?
+/- 5 years
1968
What was happening in America during the 1950s and 60s that had an influence of soul music?
CLUE: The civil rights movement was working AGAINST this!
Segregation
Discrimination
Racism
Who sang "Heard it through the grapevine" - a famous Motown label soul song?
Marvin Gaye
Can you name the notes in a C Major 7 chord?
C E G B
What kind of tempo is common in soul music written for dance?
GIVE YOUR ANSWER IN BEATS PER MINUTE
(+/-10)
120bpm
What year was James Brown's "I got you (I feel good)" released?
+/- 5 years
1964
A famous speech "I have a dream" was a big part of the Civil Rights movement which influenced soul music. Who gave this speech?
Martin Luther King Jr
Kanye West famously sampled a song by this soul artist. He called his song "Gold Digger".
The original song was called "I got a woman".
Who was the artist?
Ray Charles
Can you name the notes in a C major 2 chord?
C D E G
What kind of structure are soul music songs normally organised into?
Strophic
Verse --- Bridge ---- Chorus----Verse---Bridge --- Chorus --- Outro
What year was Ray Charles "I got a woman" released?
DOUBLE POINTS: what year was Kanye West's "Gold Digger" released?
+/- 5 years
1957
2005