Key Stage 3 Music - Reggae Lesson 2

Learning Objectives

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


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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 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?

Performance 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?