Reggae with Stuart Ziff (JamPlay)

Reggae is a unique genre of music filled with history and passion. In this series Stuart will do his best to distill the essence of the genre and cover it's core techniques.

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Reggae with Stuart Ziff  (JamPlay)

About this course

Reggae is a unique genre of music filled with history and passion. In this series Stuart will do his best to distill the essence of the genre and cover it's core techniques.

What you'll learn

  • Execute proper string muting technique for reggae
  • Play in time with a one drop groove
  • Play the reggae skank rhythm pattern
  • Create a percussive, bouncing feel in reggae rhythm guitar
  • Understand the historical development from ska to reggae
Release date: 11/06/2012 • 1h 01m runtime
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Sample lessons
R&B Influence on Reggae
R&B Influence on Reggae
R&B Influence on Reggae
Applying Rock Chops
Applying Rock Chops
Applying Rock Chops

What's included

10 lessons • 8 charts • 8 Jam Tracks

Introduction & Origins of Reggae
Welcome to lesson 1 of the Reggae Guitar series presented by Stuart Ziff! This lesson details the origins of reggae. In addition, Stuart gets you started with the basic ska comping pattern. Enjoy!
Introduction & Origins of Reggae
Welcome to lesson 1 of the Reggae Guitar series presented by Stuart Ziff! This lesson details the origins of reggae. In addition, Stuart gets you started with the basic ska comping pattern. Enjoy!
How Reggae Developed
In this lesson, Stuart explains and demonstrates the "skank" rhythm. Practice this simple rhythmic pattern along with a "one drop" backing track.
Melodic Ideas
Now that you have learned the "skank" rhythm, it's time to add in some melodic ideas. Stuart demonstrates how to play some guitar lines that layer nicely with the rest of the band.
R&B Influence on Reggae
Stuart delves into all the different aspects of how R&B guitar has had an impact within reggae music.
Effects with Rock & Roll Vibe
Stuart demonstrates how the delay effect can greatly enhance the music as well as how your rock & roll chops can easily be applied within the reggae genre.
Reggae Solo Techniques
This quick lesson demonstrates how to utilize space within reggae music and how to create solo type material to add into the overall song.

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Reviews

3 results

Fred7

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09/12/24

Good

Only just started course.So far,so good.Would recommend for learning reggae guitar

Quark77

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03/28/24

Simple but very effective

Don't get fooled by the apparent simplicity and shortness of this course... Reggae is conceptually not difficult to play, but getting an authentic groove can be a great challenge. Stuart Ziff gets straight to the point.

Osokin

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01/18/24

Get Some Reggae Chops!

Great course on Reggae!

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