For all of you trying to master REGGAE on the strings check out these book club additions. Trying to get all our bases covered we found 4 books that will inspire your creative expression on the strings what ever those instruments are!
1) The Reggae & Ska Guitar Book: Learn Authentic Rhythm & Lead Guitar Parts for Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady, Dub & More
The Reggae & Ska Guitar Book is a one-of-a-kind guide to the guitar styles at the heart of reggae. In fact, it’s is a chronological guide to the development of reggae through the decades and shows how to play its many sub-genres with authentic, stylistically accurate guitar parts.
Your journey includes scheduled stops at:
Ska, the early years – how American R&B combined with elements of calypso and mento
Rocksteady – the bridge between the original ska and later reggae eras
Reggae – the emergence of seminal groups including Bob Marley & The Wailers
Dub – how versions or “doubles” creatively expanded the sound of reggae
Ska revival – explore the sounds of The Specials, Madness, The Selecter and more
The Third Wave – Ska's California-based revival, with bands like Reel Big Fish, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Sublime
Lovers Rock – reggae surfaces again, combining the sweet melodic soul of Motown with laidback Jamaican grooves
Going Full Circle – how reggae influenced artists such as Paul Simon, Eric Clapton and The Police
Dancehall and Beyond – fusing island musical sensibilities with hip-hop, dancehall adopted a new type of reggae drum groove that has influenced countless contemporary pop records ever since
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2) Reggae Grooves for Electric Bass
This book provides guidance for the bassist as well as the percussionist and rhythm guitarist on creating individual reggae grooves. The numerous challenging 2 and 4-measure rhythm patterns make a great rhythm reading workout, and the advice the author provides on equipment selection and rhythmic styles will be appreciated by the whole band. Includes access to online audio featuring a full rhythm section both with and without the bass part, so you can jam as part of the group. Written in both standard notation and tablature.
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3) Reggae Bass Book/Online Audio
(Bass Builders). The complete guide to reggae and Jamaican bass styles, covering early ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, modern ska, dance hall, and more. The book includes performance tips and lessons, authentic grooves and riddims, standard notation & tab, and more. The audio is accessed online and features 47 full-demo tracks.
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3) Reggae Bass Book/Online Audio
Learn to play like Bob Marley and unlock the rhythmic pulse of Jamaica with 'Reggae Ukulele For Beginners'!
• Essential Rhythmic Reggae Strumming
• How to Play Reggae Ukulele Chords
• Fully Illustrated with Chords Diagrams
• Step-By-Step Instructions for Complete Beginners
• Top Tips for Mastering Reggae on the Ukulele
Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of authentic reggae rhythms, chord progressions, and iconic song arrangements tailored specifically for the ukulele. From the laid-back skank of Bob Marley classics to the upbeat energy of Toots and the Maytals, each lesson is designed to immerse you in the rich heritage and distinctive sound of reggae music.
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