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

2. 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

3. 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?

4. Perform as a class along with the track

5. 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.

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