A Jamaican music genre which originated from the aka and rocketed. The word reggae means rags, ragged. This also mean ragged dance music. The music style of reggae has an offbeat rhythm, syncopated, and staccato chords. Reggae music use also stringed instruments like guitar, bass guitar and piano. For the percussion, reggae use snare drums and tomato drums. Horns are also used like the saxophone, trumpet and trombone. Some of the lyrics of reggae talk about love and sometimes about praising God.
There were lyrics written to raise consciousness in lattice issues and national racism. Examples of reggae song: 1 . “Long Shot Kick The Buckets” by the Pioneers 2. “Roots Rock Reggae” by Bob Marble 3. “The Harder They Come” by Jimmy Cliff Punk Punk means beginner or novice It is a rock music developed during the ass. It was originated from the garage rock and pronouns music. Punk music simply uses simple melody and simple chords. Lyrics oftentimes pertain to political and social issues. Instruments used are guitars, piano and drums.
In hard rock music, electric guitar is highlighted. Examples of hard rock music: 1 . “Stairway To Heaven” and “Whole Lotto Love” by Led Zeppelin 2. “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath Glam Rock Sometimes referred to as “glam rock”. A musical style where performers wear glamorous and extravagant costumes, heavy aka-up and hairstyle. It has various musical styles. The music is performed with various styles ranging from Hollywood glamour, science fiction and fantasy influences, to mysticism and mythology.
Few of the popular glam rock and musicians: 1. “Eastman” and “Life on Mars” by David Bowie 2. “Blockbuster” by The Sweet Progressive Rock Also known as Prop and is also referred to as classical rock. This style of music is originated from United Kingdom. Progressive music do not follow the formal popular format of verse-chorus-verse type of composition. This style became popular during the ass. Popular names associated with prop music are: 1. Pink Flood 2. Jotter Tulle 3. The Moody Blues 4.
Emerson Palmer Heavy Metal Another genre of rock music that developed during the late ass to early ass. Heavy metal bands produce a sounds that are massive, thick, and characterized by highly amplified distortion, emphatic rhythm, and generally loud sounds. The lyrics and performance style are often associated with masculinity and aggression. Some famous heavy metal artists and their popular works: 1 . “Stairway To Heaven” by Led Zeppelin 2. “Smoke on The Water” by Deep Purple 3. “Battle and Fuel” by Metallic
