Reggae Music Lessons

Resources designed for the BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice: Component 1: Exploring Music Products & Styles (but suitable for any Year 9-11 Scheme of work)

37 Slide Complete Scheme of Work On Reggae Music (5 Lessons) Including

• Detailed lesson slides on the history, culture and music theory of Reggae
• Practical activity instructions (Resource can be used for recording or performance tasks)
• Detailed knowledge organiser on the stylistic features and characteristics of Delta Blues (Leaning Aim A2)
• Embedded Youtube audio for listening activities
• Homework assignments
• End of unit quiz

The scheme is designed to give students the appropriate knowledge and practical experience needed to complete the coursework for Component 1: Exploring Music Products & Styles of the BTEC Tech Award.

Google forms version of quiz available on request.

Lesson 1
LO: To learn about the historical context of Reggae, its key musical features and how to apply them to a create a reggae beat.

Lesson 2
LO: To develop our understanding of Reggae chords and harmony and apply them to our multi-track recording.

Lesson 3
LO To learn about why the bass plays such an important role in reggae music.

Lesson 4
LO: To learn how to write successful reggae melodies.

Lesson 5
LO: To learn about the pioneering use of effects used in Dub Music