a rhythm where the 2nd and 4th beats of the bar are emphasised

a defining feature of reggae that emphasises off-beat quavers

a rhythm that emphasises (accents) notes sometimes referred to as 'off-beat'

a short distinct rhythm, that interrupts the main groove

a note that lasts for a quarter of a beat also referred to as a 16th

Samba reggae example

British English CC

Reggae example

Skank rhythm

Caixa rhythm

Surdo Macação (Bass)

Surdo Resposta

Surdo Cortador (High)

Surdos together

Repinique

Repinique and caixa together

Repinique and caixa - play along

Samba Reggae - fundamental rhythms together

Tamborim basic

Agogo bell

Samba reggae - additional rhythms together

Intro break audio

Main break video

Main break audio

End break video

Check a

Check b

Check c

Repinique - son clave with semiquavers

Caixa - skank with semiquavers

Snare technique 

Bass surdo advanced rhythm

Timba advanced rhythm

Tamborim advanced rhythm

Agogo bells advanced rhythm

Ganzá advanced rhythm

Hands on knees - complex skank rhythm

Hands on knees - complex son clave rhythm

Performing a samba reggae

Music

Instruments and rhythms in samba

Performing a samba in 12/8

Composing in a samba style

Pupils are introduced to samba drumming, performing as an ensemble and developing their understanding of drum technique, the structure and musical conventions of the music, how rhythm and tempo are used to create excitement and the culture connected with the music.

Samba music

Which beats are emphasised by the bass surdo (macação) in samba reggae?

a note that lasts for a quarter of a beat, also called a 16th note

Match the following words to the correct definitions.

Which two drums in samba reggae are commonly played with two sticks?

snare drum with wires across the lower skin

small single-skinned drum played with a double stick

Match the samba instruments with the correct definition.

where beats 1 and 3 are emphasised in the music

where beats 2 and 4 are emphasised in the music

where the first beat is emphasised in the music

Performing a samba reggae

Lesson outcome