AQA A-level Music: 'Sir Duke' Stevie Wonder

What key is 'Sir Duke' in?

• A major

• G major

• B major

• F major

The opening bar of the intro riff is an arpeggio of which chord?

• B major

• G major

• A major

• E major

Which of the following is the correct chord progression for the first half of the verses in 'Sir Duke'?

• B, G, F, G

• B, G#m, G, F#

• B, F#, B, Gm

How would you describe the bass guitar part in the verses and chorus of 'Sir Duke'?

• Walking bass

• Root note of each chord

• Triadic throughout

Which instruments play the opening riff to 'Sir Duke'?

• Trumpets and trombones

• Trumpets and saxes

• Saxes and french horns

N.C. is used in the instrumental bridge of 'Sir Duke'. What does N.C. mean?

• No chorus

• No chord

• No C's

How is a double-time feeling created in the instrumental bridge of 'Sir Duke'?

• Faster strumming pattern in guitar

• Use of crotchets in bass and drum kit

• Use of semiquavers and driving hi-hat pattern

How would you describe the harmonic and melodic movement in the second half of the verses in 'Sir Duke'?

• Scalic

• Triadic

• Chromatic

Which of the following is the correct chord progression for the second half of the verses in 'Sir Duke'?

• E9 B9 F#9 C#9 G#9 D#9

• E9 Eb9 D9 Db9 D#9 E9

• B7 C7 B7 C7 B7 C7

The instrumental bridge in 'Sir Duke' begins similarly and is based on the same chord as which other section of the song?

• Intro

• Verse

• Chorus