• Registered: 2007-06-16
  • Posts: 11

Topic: Reggae rhythm

I inadvertently posted this in the admin section so apologies to anyone reading it twice.
Can anyone helps with some tips for nailing the reggae rhythm.
I am rhythmically challenged and struggle with it.
Any tips beyond just stressing the upstroke and muting the downstroke?

  • Registered: 2006-03-04
  • Posts: 2,662

Re: Reggae rhythm

Establish a tempo count to the reggae tune you're working on in your mind. Count it off, 1,2,3,4,////1,2,3,4////etc... One way to get a cool reggae strumming pattern is to strum, pluck, or pick, on the 2 and the 4.

Give everything but up.

3 Reply by johncross21 (edited by johncross21 2007-10-06 00:11:15)

  • From: Orpington London
  • Registered: 2006-10-22
  • Posts: 390

Re: Reggae rhythm

southpaw is right

i posted my take on reggae strumming here

http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3583

good luck

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  • Registered: 2007-06-16
  • Posts: 11

Re: Reggae rhythm

Thanks to both of you...I think I've got it...remedial strumming 101