does anyone know a lot about reggae style on guitar.??. i know the basics but would love to learn more on how to play reggae rhythms :D :)
Reggae guitar rides the off beats. David wrote a lesson that deals with the rhythm... start there, and then listen to/play along with the classics, like Marley or Third World. Pseudo-reggae bands (Police, UB40) can be good for working out the rhythms too.
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Ive been skanking for some time now.
in reggae the emphasis is on the 2 nd 4 beat.
rock is the 1 and 3 beat.
a term one drop is used when describing reggae riddem.
to a drummer it means...count 1 then drop to the beat.
as a guitar player you upstroke on the 2 and 4.
you can add mimi rythm beats to jangle the tightness of the skank.
and skank or chucking means the strum.
when I play I primarily upstroke. I also keep a tight hold on the vibration of the strings.
I want them tight without very much sustain.
I palm mute heavily.
other than that, listen to alot of reggae.
