How to conduct a Reggae tune
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How to conduct a Reggae:
Tsetse Music demonstrates the structure of a typical reggae tune (as described in our Reggae Instrumentation). For this purpose a simple lullaby will be turned into a reggae tune using typical beats and instruments.
Original song:
Tsetse’s guitar version of Johannes Brahm’s lullaby, played by Chris P. Bacon in romantic picking style.
Drums:
Taco Jimenez adds a heavy bass drum plus snare and hi hat (1/16) to make the song percussive. Later on Ivan Valdez will fill in conga and tom tom.
Rhythm guitar:
Lennox Wilson’s rhythm guitar emphasizes the typical off-beat which makes the reggae sound specific and unmistakable. He uses very short, scratchy strokes (1/32).
Bass:
A heavy bass is essential. Dick Burns supports the off-beat effectively with percussive notes on his humming fretless bass.
Mute guitar:
Another counter beat is created byJeff Wanton on a mute guitar to fill the “empty” beats with short, pushing muted inserts.
Final tune with sax:
Finally Mr. Huddleston comes in with his swinging altsax. Simon Lazarú blends all these tracks together and optimizes their modulation and dynamics. Finished!
(Download includes all tracks)
