Reggae Lesson 2 Continue to develop our understanding of Reggae music through practical tasks. Learn how rhythm is important in Reggae music.

If these are the answers, what are the questions? Bob Marley Simple, repetitive Jamaica 1960’s Ska and Rocksteady Off-beat “skank” rhythm Drums, percussion, electric guitar, bass, hammond organ, vocals, backing vocals

Performing Reggae Task 1 In pairs, continue to learn the following chords: A major, D major and E major Practise playing a Reggae rhythm, remembering to play the chords on 2&4. Use the song sheet so you know when to change chords A = A C# E D = D F# A E = E G# B Think….how can you make it easier to change between the chords?

Perform as a class along with the track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LanCLS_hIo4

Performing Reggae Task 2 As a class band, we are going to perform “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley without a backing track. We need vocalists, keyboard players and a little percussion. Follow the instructions on the sheet to help you with the chords and vocals This will be filmed on the Ipad. Fancy a challenge? Check out the extra tasks on the sheet.

Watch back your performance What is working well so far? How can you/the group improve?