Jjrebillard Malapert G. - Reggae Bass + CD
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Essential Information About This Method
Essential Information About This Method
- A comprehensive approach to reggae bass: technique, harmony, scales, and bass line construction.
- A stylistic journey from ska to reggae-fusion, including riffs, rhythms, ballads, and dub principles.
- 30 examples and 30 "hits" analyzed to understand and reproduce reggae bass lines.
- Tools for playing in context: 30 playbacks and 5 jams included on CD to work on groove.
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Summary of This Method
This method offers a solid refresher (tablature, music theory, harmony) before diving into the fundamentals of reggae bass. You will work on understanding the style as much as on execution: rhythmic placement, the bass's role in the groove, note choices, and articulation. The book also covers the "story of reggae," from Marcus Garvey to Bob Marley, to place the musical codes in their context and better grasp the genre's aesthetic.
Throughout the chapters, the method explores reggae harmony and its variations: ska, reggae, reggae-fusion, ballads, as well as typical elements like riffs and rhythmic patterns. The goal is to develop true autonomy: knowledge of scales, building an effective bass line, variations, and motif development. You will also find practical approaches such as walking bass, shuffle lines, and dub bass to expand your vocabulary and adapt your playing to different tempos and atmospheres.
To quickly move from theory to playing, the method is based on 30 examples and 30 reference tracks designed to enrich your musical culture and sense of arrangement. Finally, the 30 playbacks and 5 jams on CD allow you to work on sound, consistency, and intention as if in a band, while consolidating your bass technique.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | bass | Genre | music training |
Questions frequently asked
Is this reggae bass method suitable for revisiting the basics?
The book provides a refresher in tablature, music theory, and harmony before studying the fundamentals of reggae bass. This progression allows approaching rhythmic placement and line construction with theoretical references.
What does the Reggae Bass + CD include?
The CD features 30 playbacks and 5 jams to practice the pieces and timing within an accompaniment context.
Which reggae styles are covered on bass?
The chapters cover ska, reggae, reggae fusion, and ballads. Walking bass lines, shuffles, and dub bass techniques complete the rhythmic patterns typical of the genre.
How many examples and reference tracks are included?
The method gathers 30 examples and 30 reference tracks. These include riffs, rhythmic motifs, and their variations. It also focuses on developing a bass line according to tempo and mood.
Does the method explain the history of reggae?
A "story of reggae" section outlines the genre's context, from Marcus Garvey to Bob Marley, to illuminate its musical codes.



