Reggae
Overview
Understand how to play rhythms which are syncopated and on the back-beat, a common features in reggae music. Apply this knowledge to sing and play ‘Three Little Birds’.
Example Key Words
Syncopation
Where a rhythm feels off-beat, as the emphasis is on the weaker beats of the bar.
Major Chords
Brighter sounding chords, where the middle note of the chord is a semitone higher than in a minor chord.
Minor Chords
Sad sounding chords, where the middle note of the chord is a semitone lower than in a major chord.
Back-Beat
The chord or note is on the 2nd and 4th beat of the bar making it feel ‘off-beat’.
Tempo
The speed of the music.
External Links
| https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z3q47p3/revision/10 | |
| https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/ztp49j6/revision/1 |