eMates eMates 4th Issue May 2017 | Page 88

• The rock sound often revolves around the electric guitar or guitar and uses a strong backbeat set by the rhythm of the electric bass, drums, keyboard, and other instruments such as orga ad piano. Along with the guitar or keyboard, the saxophone and the harmonica, are sometimes used as solo instruments. In its "pure form", rock "has three chords, a strong and insistent setback and a captivating melody." • Most rock bands consist of a vocalist, a guitarist, a bassist and a drummer, forming a quartet.