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Reggae

Jamaican music with off-beat rhythms and simple harmony

Off-beat chordsMajor/minor triadsI-V-vi-IV progressionRepetitive patterns
Common Keys: C, G, D, A, F
One Drop
95% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

I - V - vi - IV

Example in C

C - G - Am - F

Classic reggae progression

Reggae Minor
85% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

i - VII - IV - i

Example in C

Am - G - D - Am

Minor reggae vamp

Rockers
80% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

I - IV - I - V

Example in C

C - F - C - G

Upbeat reggae progression