Brian, I've been a premium member for some time now and just wanted you to know that I've researched tons of on-line lessons and I've found yours most suited to what I want to learn. I'm 65 years old and have been playing guitar with various degrees of success for 50 years. I play strickly for my own pleasure and for my wife of 45 years. Your selection of lessons is usually spot on. Sorry for the protracted comment, just wanted you to know I appreciate you and your talent. A fingerstyle arrangement of "Brother in Arms" would be the capstone of my learning.
Peter Tosh has some timeless solos in Bob Marley's Babylon by bus album... Not to mention his great cover of Johnny b good. Would be awesome to have a lesson on Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh left The Wailers in 74, he didn't participate in any of the band's albums after that period. The guitarists who succeeded him were Junior Marvin and Al Anderson most of the time (China Smith and Donald Kinsey had a brief participation in the recording and touring of the album Rastaman Vibration)
I'm wondering where to set the tone knob on the guitar itself for general reggae guitar. There are plenty of places to get amp setting suggestions, but I can't find guitar tone settings. Any suggestions?
The way I feel and count reggae is in cut time which puts the chops on the 2 and 4. I feel 1 an (2) an 3 an (4) an. If counting the way you said to, I would feel the 16ths 1 ee (an) uh 2 ee (an) uh 3 ee (an) uh 4 ee (an) uh. I would keep my hand moving to that subdivision, to feel the organ bubble and the and high hat groove. Reggae is simple in some ways but in other ways it is not. It is very important to really groove, an to groove you need to get the right swing ratio
real reggae guitarists rarely use seventh chords on the Skank guitar, except at the end of beats to mark the cycle. Rhythm guitar is based on natural chord lashes.
Good tutorial -Personally I prefer to hit the off-beats using up strokes (reggae, ska or two tone) - for a sharper sound - especially once the tempo increases -
The down stroke is reggae, upstroke is ska. So you aren’t actually playing reggae. I know it’s nit-picking, but it’s an important distinction between the two genres.
@@smelltheglove2038 the upstroke is not only used for ska, it's also used for calypso, and Rocksteady. You're on the right track about reggae and other music genre in the West Indies.
Less is more. Don't let your string ring out, I use my forearm to mute, but you can just lift up, and don't add embellishments unless it part of the songs. Always, less is more.
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Thank you so much, Brian. Always a great pleasure to watch your videos. Liking the t shirt, you're too cool 💙
Brian, I've been a premium member for some time now and just wanted you to know that I've researched tons of on-line lessons and I've found yours most suited to what I want to learn. I'm 65 years old and have been playing guitar with various degrees of success for 50 years. I play strickly for my own pleasure and for my wife of 45 years. Your selection of lessons is usually spot on. Sorry for the protracted comment, just wanted you to know I appreciate you and your talent. A fingerstyle arrangement of "Brother in Arms" would be the capstone of my learning.
rpe1 thanks man :) I’m with you on Brothers In Arms. One of my all-time favorite songs
First reggae guitar lesson I actually found helpful!
You've definitely helped out a lot just in the short time I've discovered you, I will be creating an account for Active Melody! Thank you !
Peter Tosh has some timeless solos in Bob Marley's Babylon by bus album... Not to mention his great cover of Johnny b good. Would be awesome to have a lesson on Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh left The Wailers in 74, he didn't participate in any of the band's albums after that period. The guitarists who succeeded him were Junior Marvin and Al Anderson most of the time (China Smith and Donald Kinsey had a brief participation in the recording and touring of the album Rastaman Vibration)
You are very good. I learn everything from looking at your lessons Thanks
I'm wondering where to set the tone knob on the guitar itself for general reggae guitar. There are plenty of places to get amp setting suggestions, but I can't find guitar tone settings. Any suggestions?
Love that rhythm!! Great lesson thanks 😀
Very nice class!!!
This is great.
Great lesson, Brian! Reminds me somewhat of, "Land down Under" by Men At Work. :)
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Love the new background just subscribed
How did you get that great quack effect ? What are you using ?
The way I feel and count reggae is in cut time which puts the chops on the 2 and 4. I feel 1 an (2) an 3 an (4) an. If counting the way you said to, I would feel the 16ths 1 ee (an) uh 2 ee (an) uh 3 ee (an) uh 4 ee (an) uh. I would keep my hand moving to that subdivision, to feel the organ bubble and the and high hat groove. Reggae is simple in some ways but in other ways it is not. It is very important to really groove, an to groove you need to get the right swing ratio
It helps me to add a sort of bass line on the low E on the 1-3 count if the song allows.
That sounds dope!!
real reggae guitarists rarely use seventh chords on the Skank guitar, except at the end of beats to mark the cycle. Rhythm guitar is based on natural chord lashes.
Having a hard time getting the bar finger to create the tone
thanks！
Very good!!!
Yo, you actually taught this bald, white, Scottish guy how to play and love Reggae 0_o
Good tutorial -Personally I prefer to hit the off-beats using up strokes (reggae, ska or two tone) - for a sharper sound - especially once the tempo increases -
The down stroke is reggae, upstroke is ska. So you aren’t actually playing reggae. I know it’s nit-picking, but it’s an important distinction between the two genres.
@@smelltheglove2038 the upstroke is not only used for ska, it's also used for calypso, and Rocksteady. You're on the right track about reggae and other music genre in the West Indies.
Reggae, like the blues, has so much beneath the surface that make it a lot harder to play well than it sounds. Might be the soul……
Less is more. Don't let your string ring out, I use my forearm to mute, but you can just lift up, and don't add embellishments unless it part of the songs. Always, less is more.
Or just let up on your freting hand.
Сыграй рэгги ,ощути себя Боббом Марли . Could You Be Loved !
I just wish you talked less, youre such a badass player.
Do you teach the entire lead in this video as a premium member?
yes
oh yeah!
skip to 3:10 to avoid the usual mindless gum banging from this guy and start the lesson.
@Elon Musk’s Spliff i would just have preferred not to have wasted 3 minutes of my life ...... I'd rather play guitar.
@@neilgroves3592 this guy
Black background!!!! Pleeeeeaaasee
why?
This is much better
I m used to seeing the black background that lasted for years.
wauw!
Great authentic reggae but the staccato chords are a little too much overdriven.
Irie irie
great lesson but skip to 3:20 to avoid the mindless waffle which is usual for this guy.
Raggia
Full Barchords for Raggae? XD Make your homework Noop!
gibson sg worst reggae guitar in history
Guxy Guy you should argue that with Bob Marley - equipboard.com/pros/bob-marley/1970-gibson-sg-electric-guitar