Learn to play the drums – Reggae
Reggae originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s with strong influences from calypso, jazz and R&B. The bass guitar plays a major role while the drum beats and the guitar emphasize the off beat that gives Reggae its signature sound. While Bob Marley is by far the most famous Reggae artist with worldwide success, there have been many Reggae artists that have found global recognition like Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Steel Pulse and Bob Marley’s sons Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, and Stephen Marley.
Lets get started playing some Reggae, Mon!
Jim has listed the skills that you will need to learn to play Reggae on the drums. Click/tap on the following lesson pages to get started.
8th Note Rock n’ Roll
10 Exercises
8th Note Fills
5 Exercises
16th Note Rock n’ Roll
5 Exercises
16th Note Fills
5 Exercises
Triplet Fills
5 Exercises
Single Paradiddles
5 Exercises
Flams
5 Exercises
1/4th Ride on &’s
5 Exercises
Double Paradiddles
5 Exercises