Please check the PDF for proper tabulature. Note 3 +4 ought to be played in the very same placement as the remainder.
How to Play Reggae #1: African Beat Riddim (all instruments + free e-book)
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If you want to learn how to play reggae, want some musical information and analysis of a specific riddim or just want to be fit for the next reggae session ... the Riddim Real Book is here to help. Today we have: African Beat Riddim.
Based on "Afrikaan Beat" by Bert Kaempfert and brought into Jamaican music history by Lester Sterling and Vin Gordon at Studio One.
0:00 Riddim Real Book: How to Play African Beat Riddim
0:05 The African Beat Riddim: History
0:36 The Musical Form
1:07 The Harmony
1:46 Drums
2:14 Bass
3:07 Rhythm Section
3:32 Lead Theme
3:58 Alternative Lead Theme
4:34 Optional Guitar Intro
5:03 Outro
The Riddim Real Book is in the tradition of the classic Real Books, and we're collecting and transcribing all the relevant riddims that reggae musicians should know.
We provide 4 versions of the Riddim Real Book for free as PDF, so you can take them to your next reggae session.
C Version
Bb Version
Eb Version
Tab Version (for Bass & Guitar)
If you want a copy of the latest version, just drop a comment or email riddimrealbook@boomrush-productions.de
Additionally, to the PDF Riddim Real Book we will provide videos about the riddim, where you can learn the different parts and also give you some background information on the history, form etc.
We hope, you find this video helpful and are happy for every like and comment. Also, if you want us to cover a specific riddim, please don't hesitate to drop us a comment.
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