Reggae style is a special rhythm music that emerged in Jamaica in the 1960s. Popular in the mid-1970s. Originating from rhythm and blues, but also adding elements of Latin music. The beat of the music is very rhythmic, with emphasis on bass, and occasional Jamaican rap. The core spirit of reggae is happiness and freedom, getting rid of all man-made suffering and creating a new world. The representative figure is Bob Marley.

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In reggae music, the drum set serves as the rhythm leader. The unique style of reggae music is also closely related to its own unique rhythm pattern. Reggae is on the 44 beat, and the emphasis falls on the 24 beat, so the bass drum falls on the 24 beat. You can add a foot rub on the first beat; hit the snare drum on the second beat and step on the bass drum at the same time. On the third beat, you can Add a kick; add a snare drum and a bass drum on the fourth beat.

Reggae music has a fixed melody and is often sung with keyboard instruments such as electronic keyboards. In the later stages of the development of reggae music, rap music elements injected new blood into it. Jamaica’s unique dancehall culture and vocal elements in rap music also made the dance influence of Jamaican reggae music spread all over the world, and it was also influenced by other popular music. Genres were imitated one after another.

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