IMPROVE YOUR REGGAE GROOVE

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  • čas přidán 27. 03. 2024
  • Understanding 16th note patterns is a key element in reggae bass playing. In this video I demonstrate 3 rhythmic patterns that are used regularly by reggae bass players. There are a lot more than 3 but get these 3 into your DNA and you will be on your way to sounding authentic on your bass. Once you have them memorised feel free to experiment by mixing the rhythms.
    If you found this video helpful feel free to by me a coffee here.
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    For backing tracks and pdf worksheet click here
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    There was an issue with the Jackie Jackson link which has now been resolved. Apologies if you were unable to download the correct resources.
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Komentáře • 221

  • @OnTheOne.
    @OnTheOne. Před 3 měsíci +92

    What a time to be alive. Learning from the greats via the internet. As a very late starter on bass I’m still amazed how positive the bass community is and how lucky we are to have access to resources such as this. ❤️

    • @donstrumental8905
      @donstrumental8905  Před 3 měsíci +10

      Thank You. The future is bright.

    • @MrToonfish
      @MrToonfish Před 3 měsíci +4

      Especially Don Chandler ! And all of this for free ;-)

    • @marklee1081
      @marklee1081 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I came across this video purely by accident but I'm so glad I did, reggae bass has always been a complicated genre for me but the way you break it down is just what I need, Subscribed. Nuff respect 👊🏾

    • @joechapman8208
      @joechapman8208 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Donstrumental: So the first secret of this is we're not going to play on the one
      OnTheOne: omg

  • @abrahamromanmolinos9274
    @abrahamromanmolinos9274 Před 3 měsíci +22

    The bassline with the last minor Groove sounded amazing, even when you stayed in one note

  • @DW-oj6yu
    @DW-oj6yu Před 3 měsíci +29

    Blessing the next generation of bassists! Thank you Don

  • @groundedcoffee6538
    @groundedcoffee6538 Před 3 měsíci +26

    Nice tutorial, I think I'll use - Bun ny Wai ler instead of cat a pil lar. Thanks for your videos.

  • @danthsmith
    @danthsmith Před 11 dny

    As an elderly white guy not brought up ion this stuff but learning a bit of bass to go along with my guitar stuff your lessons are terrific. Thanks Don

  • @Stewkeithmtb
    @Stewkeithmtb Před 2 měsíci +4

    I come away from your videos wanting to play reggae and nothing but reggae. Truly inspiring.

  • @LennyG-TPFL
    @LennyG-TPFL Před 2 měsíci +3

    I'm a 61 year old (right now) bass player who started playing in May of 2020. I think I first saw Don on eBassGuitar YT channel. Now he's in my feed/recommended videos and I have to say I love his style of teaching. But what I love most from Don is his knowledge of Reggae and the artists that he turns me/us on to. At my age, Bob Marley was what I knew as Reggae. Now, learning all that history is stimulating my brain and my fingers! But....someone please explain the difference between riddim and rhythm.

    • @donstrumental8905
      @donstrumental8905  Před 2 měsíci +6

      Rhythm is the sub division of notes related to time. Riddim is a Jamaican word for Backing Track. A whole video coming on this same subject.

  • @deviationblue
    @deviationblue Před 3 měsíci +8

    This is how I think about rhythms as well.
    4:20 I call that, silencing the downbeats (the “cat” in caterpiillar), banana. 1 banana 2 banana 3 banana 4 banana. Banana is a code word for “skip the first 16th”.
    6:20 Banana caterpillar Bob Marley Bob Marley
    8:20 Banana caterpilar Bob Marley Peter Tosh
    I love this fresh content, short and sweet, same awesome energy. Thank you Teacher!
    Riddim up!

  • @dylankell-kirkman8831
    @dylankell-kirkman8831 Před 3 měsíci +10

    Hard to go wrong reinforcing the basics. Well done!

  • @lightbent
    @lightbent Před 3 měsíci +10

    Every time I get a notification of a new video, I stop whatever I'm doing just to watch it. Awesome stuff.

    • @mikaso
      @mikaso Před 3 měsíci +1

      Me too! :)

  • @mLnski
    @mLnski Před 3 měsíci +6

    Don, I think your videos will be directly responsible for some amazing music to come! I'm so happy you're back!

  • @chirka795
    @chirka795 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Thank you Don, this is seriously one of the best bass lesson videos I have ever seen. The way you broke down using syllable words to keep time is fantastic.

  • @user-nl5rz4hg9k
    @user-nl5rz4hg9k Před 2 měsíci +3

    Music made easy ! This is the best lesson in the history of Bass Music. Decades of knowledge delivered in a few minutes. All I can say is thank you.

  • @77Dragons
    @77Dragons Před 2 měsíci +3

    I love how when combined with the fat bass tone, the rest on beat one becomes a big pillowy presence of it’s own. For me, it is that rest that makes the whole rhythm work. Thanks for this!

  • @tbaier101
    @tbaier101 Před 3 měsíci +2

    In reggae bass, it's the subtle things that turn average lines into great ones. Thank you for pointing some of them out.

  • @brunsomarrr
    @brunsomarrr Před měsícem

    I appreciate the observation that there are many different musical "languages" on the planet, and they're not all the same.

  • @peeniewalli
    @peeniewalli Před 2 měsíci

    Real good style of YT video teaching. Relaxed pace in explaining! ,that's rare these days . Just nice step by step.
    Makes me want to dust of mi old bass in that corner of my room.
    Thanks. Respect&manners.

  • @stevensprung-wo3pk
    @stevensprung-wo3pk Před 2 měsíci +2

    Agreed that music tonality - melody - rhythm - dynamics - tempo (Grammar) is a language but genres can be seen or treated as dialects because they all use the same grammar

  • @MagicHu
    @MagicHu Před 2 měsíci +1

    As a producer reggae bass lines are incredibly difficult and easy at the same time …….but watching this vid has explained where the magic lyes…

  • @Kiviat
    @Kiviat Před 3 měsíci +1

    I was unsuccessfully trying to create a bass line this afternoon at band practice…..now I know what to play👍👍

  • @philbuckthorpe2561
    @philbuckthorpe2561 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for bringing this knowledge. I have been messing with 16th notes for basslines for ages without really understanding why or what I'm doing. This just makes perfect sense and everything has just dropped into place for me. Thank you, thank you.

  • @kimnaef9339
    @kimnaef9339 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks man, the beats are sweet. I will groove all afternoon to that « cat a pill er » beat.

  • @luckynumber6664
    @luckynumber6664 Před 2 měsíci

    I’ve been watching bass video lessons on CZcams for the best part of 10 years, grew up watching them in fact, and this is one of the best. Loved your sound, loved your feel, guess you must’ve been a session player at some point? Liked and subscribed and will buy you a coffee when I have more money in my bank, Cheers 👍
    Edit: Oh I see you’re a Grammy winning bassist and producer, makes bloody sense ahahaha

  • @En-of5oh
    @En-of5oh Před 2 měsíci

    Splendid, starting with the good idea, that every type of music has certain language to respect to play that type of music through its correct expressions and phrases, this video is good addition to my knowledge about reggae music.

  • @robwebber1217
    @robwebber1217 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Never mind the groove, that tone is to die for! ❤

    • @Energy_from.the_Sun
      @Energy_from.the_Sun Před 3 měsíci +1

      Agreed, we need a vid on how he gets that tone

    • @donstrumental8905
      @donstrumental8905  Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@Energy_from.the_Sun It's no secret. Focus on good technique, the tone is all in the hands. A light touch, fatter tone.

  • @AugustindeVerneuil
    @AugustindeVerneuil Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you very much for your videos. They are useful, humble, inspiring.

  • @Andyanddiana467
    @Andyanddiana467 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm a rock bass player who just stumbled on this video. Fantastic lesson in 16th notes! Thank you!

  • @terrythomas5513
    @terrythomas5513 Před 2 měsíci

    I am a total bass beginner. This is brilliant

  • @01taira
    @01taira Před 2 měsíci

    How lucky was I to find you in this enormous CZcams world. You are definitely the best educator

  • @theuniversalconnection3510
    @theuniversalconnection3510 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Man, I love you! This video is amazing! I’m not a bassist but I do a bit of keyboards and I use bass on there. The way you explained the bass playing is how I go about it in my head. I use various names in my head. I’m so grateful for your sharing this with us ❤️❤️

  • @patkelly8309
    @patkelly8309 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Something about this method really sticks in my head. Thank you for the learning Don.

  • @fabiorod91
    @fabiorod91 Před měsícem

    Thank you so much for this tutorial Don, please keep posting

  • @xenontesla122
    @xenontesla122 Před 2 měsíci

    What an excellent, simple and memorable tutorial!

  • @lm089
    @lm089 Před 2 měsíci

    Omg, over the last week or so I couldn't get get that Caterpillar- Bob-Marley-Peter-Tosh pattern out of my head. 🤩 I wonder if I ever will from now on 😂

    • @donstrumental8905
      @donstrumental8905  Před 2 měsíci

      It's a good thing to have it in your head at all times, eventually it will seep into your body and help develop your internal clock. Every other channel out there will tell you to play with a metronome before you develop your internal clock. Not good advice.

  • @CatchyGreezzly
    @CatchyGreezzly Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for all the teachings🙏

  • @steveachelis
    @steveachelis Před 25 dny

    I just bought a shirt to support your channel. I hope they pass on a reasonable slice to you!

  • @andreidoanca4262
    @andreidoanca4262 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you Don! Amazing lesson as always!

  • @DCronk-qc6sn
    @DCronk-qc6sn Před 2 měsíci

    Superb lesson! You are a master teacher.✌️❤️

  • @chemagallego
    @chemagallego Před 3 měsíci +2

    More like this ! Thanks Don.

  • @bassiehd
    @bassiehd Před 3 měsíci

    Bless up Don! Your lessons rock!

  • @TheMaartian
    @TheMaartian Před 3 měsíci

    Very enlightening. Thanks, Don!

  • @pauldub67
    @pauldub67 Před 22 dny

    Very enjoyable lesson, hope you have more improvement grooves for us

  • @harrisg5
    @harrisg5 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I really value your channel as a learning tool. thank you.

  • @adamwills1783
    @adamwills1783 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Utterly superb. Thank you Sir.

  • @mLnski
    @mLnski Před 3 měsíci +1

    So simple and so amazing! Would love to see more videos on other patterns

  • @KadrianThomas
    @KadrianThomas Před 3 měsíci

    This was amazing Don. Thanks for sharing this amazing knowledge.

  • @FrankThom
    @FrankThom Před 3 měsíci

    So glad you’re back Brother D!

  • @z98133
    @z98133 Před 3 měsíci

    Love the way you break it down.

  • @firsteye100
    @firsteye100 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thanks Don great lesson. 🐛🐛👊🏾❤💛💚

  • @theotherkidd
    @theotherkidd Před 2 měsíci

    Love the lessons! Learning alot!

  • @jj-eg5up
    @jj-eg5up Před 3 měsíci

    Oh my. What a great video.
    Thank you.

  • @christophe2987
    @christophe2987 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi, lot of fun changing 1-e-and-a by other words ! thanks a lot !

  • @Diaaze
    @Diaaze Před 3 měsíci

    What a great lesson Don!

  • @jahking1617
    @jahking1617 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you very much for your quality work.
    And indeed the last riddim in minor is magnificent.😊

  • @klaiejah
    @klaiejah Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks mate, wonderful breakdown lesson 🙏

  • @Paraslider_
    @Paraslider_ Před 3 měsíci +1

    Jah bless you Don, thanks for another excellent tutorial video. As always, easy to follow, straight forward. Big hugs and riddim up!!

  • @chrismay3517
    @chrismay3517 Před 3 měsíci

    what a great way to explain it to us old newbee's ! Thank you

  • @warriorking7046
    @warriorking7046 Před 15 dny

    Good teaching Don. Thank you

  • @aaronteague8050
    @aaronteague8050 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you Don

  • @anizato
    @anizato Před 3 měsíci

    hell yeah boss!! more of this.... the last 20 seconds of you improvising over everything you spoke about, was especially necessary! great video @donstrumental

  • @greenglobal5385
    @greenglobal5385 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you, great lesson 👍

  • @denislocs141
    @denislocs141 Před 3 měsíci

    Yes king hope your good Bless up for this video tutorial on the bass, worth watching Blessings 🙏🏿👊🏿

  • @palehorses7278
    @palehorses7278 Před 3 měsíci

    You have a wonderful way to explain complicated music theory my friend

  • @briertonp
    @briertonp Před 2 měsíci

    That has opened so many doors! I’ve always followed the ‘less is more’ style of reggae bass playing ie Flabba Holt but this lesson has allowed me to stretch myself musically. Thank you so much!

  • @NMranchhand
    @NMranchhand Před 3 měsíci

    Darn, darn, darn, that was interesting, and illuminating. It really opened my eyes as a beginner. Thank you. Certainly, I’ve subscribed.

  • @alexkalesi600
    @alexkalesi600 Před 3 měsíci

    your knowledge and your teaching are a gift, thank you maestro

  • @OyeChico.x8
    @OyeChico.x8 Před měsícem

    Amazing class!!!

  • @johnblandersen1626
    @johnblandersen1626 Před 3 měsíci

    This instructional is of the highest quality! Thanks for sharing your great knowledge!

  • @freeborncanadian
    @freeborncanadian Před 3 měsíci

    Good vibes brother. Thank-you

  • @crocholiday
    @crocholiday Před 3 měsíci

    I love the concept of note removal. I never thought of approaching a bass rhythm that way but it makes perfect sense.

  • @garyyoung393
    @garyyoung393 Před 3 měsíci

    Don fantastic explanation 👏

  • @reggaestar
    @reggaestar Před 2 měsíci

    John Ra. Love it man you are great.

  • @nichalausrook2397
    @nichalausrook2397 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for this lesson ❤️🙏 bless up

  • @MG-vo7is
    @MG-vo7is Před 3 měsíci +1

    Excellent! Thank you.

  • @peterkelly8357
    @peterkelly8357 Před 3 měsíci

    A great tutorial on 16th notes for any musician.

  • @severilehtonen755
    @severilehtonen755 Před 3 měsíci

    OMG, this is just mindblowing!😅 Now all I hear is ’terpillar, caterpillar, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh! Thank you very much!🫶

  • @alexandretrejo3010
    @alexandretrejo3010 Před 3 měsíci

    Crystal clear 👌 thanks

  • @charlieburns1385
    @charlieburns1385 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Don
    Awesome👍

  • @atlas3650
    @atlas3650 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This was really great
    Love the words instead of one ee and a two ee!
    Would love to see more like this!😁

  • @alxd5068
    @alxd5068 Před 3 měsíci

    im a trying musician. and i been playing such rhythm without true knowledge. this just emphasized my need for more. thank you

  • @alan2400
    @alan2400 Před 2 měsíci

    What a fantastic lesson this is! Thank you very much! Breaking it down like you did makes it much easier to understand. Cheers!

  • @PangeaReggae
    @PangeaReggae Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very good! Keep teaching master

  • @andyejembi7531
    @andyejembi7531 Před 2 měsíci

    This is a great lesson on “Feel”. Feel can be taught after all. Thank you sir.

  • @glueball9511
    @glueball9511 Před 2 měsíci

    appreciate you Don, youre the first and only bass player i went to when i first picked up the instrument. still eating off your teachings, greatly appreciated man cheers

  • @jean-philippe6851
    @jean-philippe6851 Před měsícem

    very good lesson, i ve progressed with your advices :) thanks

  • @Kveat-woman
    @Kveat-woman Před 3 měsíci

    Brilliant😎 The first video that tells what it is, that reggae baslines are made of, and how to use it. Thank you.

  • @BurtonEubank
    @BurtonEubank Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for breaking it down. I always play from inspiration, but it is beneficial to really think about the language and gain literacy.
    Respect!

  • @user-pj6oj9ut7y
    @user-pj6oj9ut7y Před 3 měsíci

    Merci Don so clear ! The magic of reggea bass
    Fa mi ly Man ou Mar Cus Mi ller

  • @HarimauStef
    @HarimauStef Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow thanks so much for this vid man, awesome. Bless you :-)

  • @kulipuli2818
    @kulipuli2818 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you man good work

  • @user-bn3cw2zv9f
    @user-bn3cw2zv9f Před 3 měsíci

    Мощно) Спасибо большое за урок!

  • @jeffreydavis6177
    @jeffreydavis6177 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for the knowledge. Respect

  • @jimtannock9882
    @jimtannock9882 Před 3 měsíci

    Loved this.

  • @sparkiemelody2532
    @sparkiemelody2532 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very Good Sir... Nicely Done ✅

  • @acehandler1530
    @acehandler1530 Před měsícem

    Excellent, thanks so much 🙂

  • @urfuturo6467
    @urfuturo6467 Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent lesson. So much easier saying a name than counting 8th... ❤👍🎸😎🤘

  • @rfoti
    @rfoti Před 2 měsíci

    WOW!!!!!! Thank you very much!
    I'm a solo composer and I couldn't play the reggae bass.
    Thank you from Brazil!

  • @thabisobaloyi7431
    @thabisobaloyi7431 Před 3 měsíci

    Wonderful......only saw it today 01 April 2024......working on it....thanks Don, God Bless

  • @Ivan.8067
    @Ivan.8067 Před 3 měsíci

    Obrigado Don !
    Tudo muito útil e agradável 🤝🇧🇷✌️

  • @leonardodino6633
    @leonardodino6633 Před 3 měsíci

    Uno de los mejores canales de bajo eléctrico de CZcams.