Music of the Caribbean LEARNING INTENTION To become

Music of the Caribbean � LEARNING INTENTION To become familiar with music from the Caribbean � SUCCESS CRITERIA Listen to and identify music, instruments and rhythms associated with the Caribbean

Where is the Caribbean? � The Caribbean islands lie in a chain between North and South America - from the Bahamas in the north to Trinidad and Tobago in the south.

Some of the islands in the group are Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Cuba See if you can find these islands on this map

Styles of music from the Caribbean Popular types of Caribbean music include �Reggae �Calypso

Reggae � Reggae music originated in Jamaica in the 1960 s. � It has four fairly slow beats in a bar. � The rhythm has strong accents on beats 2 and 4 � The music uses electric guitar, bass and drums. Example: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=S 5 FCdx 7 Dn 0 o

Calypso � Calypso is the national dance in Trinidad and is often associated with Carnival. � It has four beats in a bar with syncopation � It uses mainly acoustic instruments such as guitar, bass, trumpets, saxophones and percussion such as claves and maracas Example: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=8 SS 4 Bpi. OZ n. A

Syncopation means offbeat This rhythm is an example of syncopation because the second and third notes come in between the beats which means they are offbeat. 1 2 3 4

Complete the Task 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Where is the Caribbean? Name one Caribbean country. Which country is famous for reggae music? How many beats in a bar does a calypso have? What does syncopation mean? Copy the syncopation rhythm on paper. Try to count the beats and clap the notes at the same time.