Reggae music combines traditional African rhythm, American rhythm and blues and original Jamaican folk music. This style includes "syllable omission in slow beat", "guitar playing with upward beat", and "vocal chorus". The lyrics emphasize social, political and humanistic care.
Reggae is one of the early popular music in Jamaica. It not only combines the lyric style of American rhythm and blues, but also adds the enthusiasm of Latin music. In addition, reggae music attaches great importance to the vocal part, whether solo or choral, which is usually expressed by means of singing, and brings out the main melody and rhythm through guitar, percussion instrument, electronic organ or other instruments.
In reggae music, you will also find that electric bass accounts for a very important proportion! Reggae belongs to the music of four four beats, with the stress falling on the second and fourth beats. From the drum part of the music, we can clearly hear a clear rhythm and fixed melody line. It has its own unique and lazy rhythm.