Reggae

• Rhythm - Pattern of long and short notes - makes the music interesting

• Chords - Multiple notes played at the same time - every song is built on chords

• Beats - Beats count the pulse and tell us how long to play the chords for

• Strumming - A way of playing the Ukulele - makes the music interesting

• Pulse - Steady pulse that stays the same - helps us to stay in time

• Major - Sounds happy

• Minor - Sounds sad

• Bass Note - Note played low pitched

• Bass Line - Low pitched musical phrase

• Melody - The main tune

• Texture - Layers of music

• Verse - Section of music

• Chorus - Section of music

• Hook - Catchy phrase of music that is repeated

• Structure - Order of the music

• Syncopation - Off beat

• One Drop - Reggae drum beat where the bass and snare play on beat 3

• Steel Pans