How do i play REGGAE....Make reggae basslines....

ReverandCody · Newbie Alert Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Posts: 2 Location: tampa

How do i play/make reggae

also how can i get that reggae sound?

i want that bass like u hear coming out of rappers cars sound, how do i do that?

but mainly...how do you play reggae bass and get the reggae sound!

Neil Gray · Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 10:08 pm Post subject:

Reggae relies a lot on 3rd, 4ths and 5th intervals. For example, if you're playing a C, it would be recognizable to then play an E, F or G in reggae.
It is derived from blues, so there are many similarities.

There are lots of good books around. I suggest you grab one, as that will tell you what you need to know, and not someone elses idea on what you should know.

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niftydog · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:57 pm Post subject:

another tip; use the "one down" technique. Don't play on the first beat of the bar. Either start the riff on the the upbeat of 2, or on 2.
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