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Reggae Drop

F · Bb · C · Bb

F
I
Bb
IV
C
V
Bb
IV
Key
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Reggae Drop in F major

Reggae Drop is I · IV · V · IV. In F major that is F, Bb, C. Classic reggae strum pattern. Laid-back island groove. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.

Songs that use this

  • Louie Louie · The Kingsmen
  • Hang On Sloopy · The McCoys
  • Pressure Drop · Toots and the Maytals

Why it works

In F major this loop is F, Bb, C (I · IV · V · IV). I is the home chord. V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. IV moves the song forward without leaving the key. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.

Chords in F major

Jump to each shape used in this loop.

FBbC

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

C major → C · F · G · FD major → D · G · A · GE major → E · A · B · AF major → F · Bb · C · BbG major → G · C · D · CA major → A · D · E · DB major → B · E · F# · E

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Reggae Drop ukulele chord progression?

Reggae Drop is the I–IV–V–IV chord loop. In F major that is F, Bb, and C. Classic reggae strum pattern. Laid-back island groove.

What do the roman numerals mean in Reggae Drop?

Roman numerals mark each chord's role in the key, not fixed chord names. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor. Reggae Drop uses I–IV–V–IV. Change the key and the roles stay; the chord names move with it. In F major you play F, Bb, C.

How do you practice Reggae Drop on ukulele?

Loop F, Bb, and C. Change on the first beat of each bar and keep the strum steady. If one change is hard, practice that pair slowly, then play the full loop again.

What songs use the Reggae Drop progression?

Songs built on Reggae Drop include Louie Louie, Hang On Sloopy, and Pressure Drop.

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