The+Caribbean

Claves Guiro Drums (Bongos, Congas, Steel Drum) Maracas Cabasa Guitarrone - four string bass Tres - A small guitar with three sets of double strings Cuatro - small guitar with four strings Buleador - Large drum Panderos - Small frame drum
 * Caribbean Music**
 * Instruments **

The most common types of music to come from the Caribbean is Reggae and Calypso. __ Reggae __ Reggae originated from Jamaica in the 1960s. Reggae music can be recognised by chords being played on the offbeats of the rhythm. the second and fourth beats of each bar are accented with the third beat being more pronounced to create this particular rhythm. Reggae uses simple harmonies and echo in some spots. the lyrics from the songs are normally about some problem or criticizing something. One thing that Reggae can be identified from is the bass line. The bass line is repeated pattern, something quite catchy and low. Others instruments played in Reggae are keyboards and Guitar which play on the second, third and fourth beats. The Guitar may also play the bass line to give it more emphasis.
 * Different Types of Music **

__ Calypso __ Calypso music is originally from Trinidad and Tobago, it was used by the African slaves when they were working in the fields. It started off with just the vocals using simple harmonies and call and response. It then later developed to using a band with trumpets, saxophones, guitars and percussion. The lyrics of the songs normally quite personal being about gossip or political issues.

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