20 Studio One Reggae Bassline Medley

[@donstrumental1]

Edited Tabs available in download link in description.

[@BibieJagger]

Great Job!! thank you :) its light in my darkness...

[@ishmael_03]

Ain't nothing like reggae bass lines.

[@donstrumental1]

That’s the truth👊🏾

[@jeffroberts_tunes]

What no breakneck speed? Just beautiful *bass* playing? Count me in. I could listen to this all day--this, to me, is the real art of bass playing--in the pocket, warm, and impossible to play if you don't have groove in your soul. And all those materials you make available here? This is such a gift. Thanks so much!!

[@donstrumental1]

sorry no breakneck speed🤣 KZbin would have you believe improvising skills are all there is to bass playing. Thank You for the kind words👊🏾

[@Lerf8]

@@donstrumental1 any chance you can do a video on the party time riddim bass line

[@alanhodge870]

Simple beautiful

[@alanhodge870]

As a bassist myself, I have nothing but love and respect for this brother. Blessings!!!

[@benardjamwa2017]

I listen to this everyday

[@skyengeh]

I was born in Britain to Jamaican parents, in 1968 my older brother came from Jamaica singing Jamaican songs. We weren’t allowed such music in our strict Christian household, but when I left home I could reconnect with the Studio one, Trojan records, Rock steady. Toots and the Maytals and all that good stuff. I needed to hear and reconnect. Thank God for you as well !

[@afriman-fv7lg]

You are best bass player i sow Thank you so much brother man from ethiopia 🙏🏾💚💛❤️

[@skimanization]

Wow, what I really like is the written lines because we African we like to listen than reading music. i play saxophone and I learnt by reading music. As a music teacher I like my students to read music as well as listening. Voila!!! Well done!!!

[@donstrumental1]

I agree, both skills are important.

[@ralfsturm9613]

Dear Don, what to say first? The video alone is a blessing for all of us bass newbies, cause good reggae bass videos are rare still. Downloadable tabs? Thank you even more! Downloadable BACKING TRACKS W/OUT bass...? This kind of generosity is hard to find. Riddim Up indeed. Will stay locked in my cellar tonight! Thank you from Germany!

[@donstrumental1]

Riddim Up Ralf👊🏾

[@evanwave]

Totally!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@goldbluetears]

in welcher Stadt wohnst du?

[@ralfsturm9613]

@@goldbluetears Berlin

[@JP-ii4bd]

Studio one is what gave yellow man and so many others sucess! The bass lines in a reggae song is so important. Riddim up!

[@UnkaDon]

Brilliant! The most seamless bass tutorial I've listened to. I'm an ancient bass player who has only recently learned to appreciate reggae.

[@candlemcstick4024]

UB40 was so recognizable. I don't play any instrument well, jus a bit, but bass is one of my favourites especially reggae basslines. I found basslines of Gregory Isaac's music so very recognizable and i love it!

[@ricknorville2324]

Ohhhhhhh yes enjoy your bass lines with NO breaks....just beautiful bass lines that really cheered me up....Your Top Man love listening to your Bass Lines...Bless ❤

[@fintonmainz7845]

The closest a human can ever be to being as comfortable as a cat is to listen to those baselines.

[@BenificiallMusic]

Best commwnt ever/i agree

[@BassLessonsOnline]

That’s exactly how I feel.

[@dennisomonyi6552]

Absolutely

[@djsandy303]

Don is actually numba wun bass teacher! keep going!

[@donstrumental1]

Kind words Alexander.

[@empinchen]

Easily the best bass channel.

[@donstrumental1]

Much appreciated👊🏾

[@oldreddragon1579]

This is like The Book of Genesis for Reggae Bass. Much Appreciated.

[@Diaaze]

you have provided the tabs and notation plus audio to practise. Pls consider patreon account and take my money. This chanel is the best thing that happened to me since I started playing bass a year ago. Jah blessing dear Don!

[@donstrumental1]

Haha, I’m flattered that your willing to give me your money😀 maybe the patreon will come soon. I didn’t know these videos would create so much interest👊🏾

[@vybzwiddemi9215]

18 killing it 🔥🔥

[@JasonCunliffe]

This is Sunshine on a cold grey day Thank you !

[@gleventhal]

You are the real deal my friend! I'd love to see a video on bass tone (amp eq settings) and effects (compression, mutes) to get your sound.

[@donstrumental1]

I will be doing a video on sound soon👊🏾

[@marijobilic8899]

Well, one of the best sounding reggae bass tone. Hardly waiting to see how do you make it (with the fingers of course) :-)

[@murdockberk8888]

@@donstrumental1 and it was fantastic

[@mraggrovator]

Lots of classics

[@koolade76]

Not even a bass player, but I love these video, they are the penny drop moments “ah that”s how you do that”, so thank you.

[@KiatHuang]

Lovely playing - and really handy for me to reconnect to reggae bass playing. Thanks!

[@KiatHuang]

Subscribed!

[@Diaaze]

2 years ago I discovered this channel. It's still my biggest joy.

[@renato_soria]

That bass tone is nuts, can you make a video talking about how to get that warm and filling tone?

[@donstrumental1]

For sure👊🏾

[@how2pick4name]

@@donstrumental1 Get a Jazz bass? lol

[@arkystarch]

Awesome I have been playing bass since 1996 always reggae and dub. Thanks for the video and advice. I will be diving into the riddims, I have been playing some of them over the years. But need to lift up my bass game. Jah bless

[@donstrumental1]

We’ll lift your bass game together👊🏾

[@MrUrielBD]

i buy my bass guitar 1 years back..and i enjoy a lot .. looking for a bass teacher..you are good bro. thanks..

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you, drop me an email. [e-mail]

[@nortynooh_7552]

Feels good listening to those classic basslines! Keep on keeping on brother. Reggae music is freedom music

[@donstrumental1]

Respect bro👊🏾

[@Shemra]

Rougher Yet/Love Bump is mistranscribed all over the net. Thank you for transcribing what my ears are hearing.

[@RudeBwoyMC]

Laying down 20 Studio One Basslines with the tab (& notation) continuously and flawlessly. Don't even know what I searched for but Jah brought me to you. Thank you. Jah Peace be with you ❤💛💚

[@tomw3241]

that is accualy very important to put reggae base into some context of the music. thank you!

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you👊🏾

[@dawkobass19]

14,15 and 16 are my favorite ones to play. Blessed love

[@jfitzhugh1]

This is a video I return to because it’s so smooth and so good. Thanks for putting this together. Love the arrangement, and the tasty kick at the end during The Fade. You the man.

[@XyanGuitar]

I've been searching for a reggae Bass channel to suggest to my subscribers as they been asking me to find one for them! Finally, keep them coming my brother. I'll be sure to tag your channel in my tutorials! Big up 🇯🇲💪🏿

[@donstrumental1]

I now need to go check out your channel, thanks Xyan👊🏾

[@XyanGuitar]

@@donstrumental1 bless up iyah!!

[@bassiehd]

I love and play the whole a dem! More time I get one stuck in my head and it won't come out!

[@corkandi]

Thanks a bunch Don. This is just what I & so many other bass players need. I've downloaded the tab sheets, and will get practicing. You're a true reggae gent. Jah Bless!

[@donstrumental1]

Good luck, it’s a mouthful to get through👊🏾

[@sillyape741]

Hey I just found your channel today, been jamming all morning, and then you upload this video? Wow you are too kind 😂

[@donstrumental1]

Happy to help👍🏾

[@FitAndSaxy1]

This'll keep me busy for at least six months (actually, more likely at least a year!!) Huge thanks!! 😃 Don by name, don by nature! 😊 Thank you, Sir! 😊

[@donstrumental1]

Thanks! 😃

[@jadeibanez5599]

thank you brother for sharing your knowledge in bass with us, greetings from Tijuana Mexico.

[@donstrumental1]

Hello Mexico👊🏾

[@pierrel5222]

Just found you, thank God! Just joined a “surf reggae acoustic “ band, always listened to reggae but playing it the way i want….not easy, so massive thanks for all your videos. Now on for compl😢…. No satta massagna , 😊, choices choices

[@natemastak]

What a wonderful video! You are bringing light in the world!

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you

[@nickygee2466]

I played some of these a while back in a band and the big problem I had was remembering the rhythms for each so I managed to learn enough to be able to write somewhere near the correct notation as a memory aid - and here they are all done properly! Great lesson and invaluable having notation and tabs to accompany it thanks so much.

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you Nicky, I hope you still strive to remember them. Tip! Put them all in a playlist and listen to nothing else for a month. Would love to hear that you can run all 20 by memory. keep me posted👊🏾

[@nickygee2466]

Thanks for the tip and encouragement I'll give it a try 😍

[@WEVID434]

Wow... I've always been Bass lover of music, especially Reggae tunes... So need an album with The Bass playing over the reggae... Like this video 🤩👍🏾🌟❤️🌹💯 thank you

[@julianarega1133]

You are the best bass player . You get the feeling in your heart. Thank you for your teaching 💚💛❤️🙏🏽✌🏾

[@mariopollano]

Hi Mr Don, even after nine months this video is still beautiful. Thank you

[@Cacasenno]

many thanks for the most generous offer of a masterclass with all the materials to practice. true work of love

[@donstrumental1]

Anytime bro👊🏾

[@sammiller9855]

Thanks for sharing! If you haven't already, can you go over how to get that lovely low-end reggae sound on your bass--strings, amp, plugins, eq, etc.

[@donstrumental1]

Thanks Sam, going to have to do a video on it as everyone is asking.

[@TheNoodlingTroubadour]

So true, I have trouble hearing the low end on bass usually, but not here!

[@JahServant]

Give thanks Donstrumental! Just plain lovely, classic riddims right thru. Thanks for sharing the history and keeping it alive. Keep it heavy!

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you Jah Servant👊🏾

[@JahServant]

How ya mean! 👊

[@vacuumelite2065]

Magnificent.....like a Lion. My memory is jogged. Two rippers : Operation Radication. : Sweet Soul Rocking/Dance Pon De Corner. Thanks lots. 😊😊

[@gregoryherson2095]

Excellent introduction to some Top Tunz and great resources. Many thanks.🎸👍

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you👊🏾

[@mikaelzerbib]

You da best bro! May GD bless both your hands! Thanks a lot!

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you, god did that at birth👊🏾

[@shunglengrecords3830]

Yes Don! One of the wickedest bass man!

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you so much, who are the kids in the video playing Michael Prophets song?

[@shunglengrecords3830]

​@@donstrumental1 These are my sons they have been grown up with reggae music ! on the video, i'm playing drums.

[@donstrumental1]

@@shunglengrecords3830 Training them well👊🏾

[@stevejordan103]

Just started playing bass a month ago, learning on line , my goal is to play these bass lines sometime in the future , glad I found your channel 👍

[@donstrumental1]

drop me an email and let me know how you’re progressing [e-mail] 👊🏾

[@stevejordan103]

Downloaded the tabs so I can learn at slower pace to start with thanks for those , let you know how I go

[@Jpc15]

Pls upload more!! Youve sparked my passion for raggae bass

[@donstrumental1]

The overwhelming response has got me fired up to get the next one out.

[@TheNoodlingTroubadour]

This channel has rekindled my love of reggae! Been playing along on bass and having so much fun, thanks

[@donstrumental1]

Stayed tuned, plenty more to come👊🏾

[@TheNoodlingTroubadour]

@@donstrumental1 Awesome! Looking forward to it!

[@Truechristianman79856]

Thanks for the pdf I really appreciate it. This will make me so much better

[@donstrumental1]

No problem.

[@gabrielbotelho7809]

Really appreciate this video, specially the tabs, I have been playing bass for about 3 months and still struggle to reproduce basslines by ear and have found it particularly difficult to find tabs for roots reggae tunes I really enjoy playing, your work has mada my life a lot easier, cheers from Brazil, hope youre doing well, liked and subscribed, hoping you make more of those for us newbies to study.

[@donstrumental1]

Plenty more to come Gabriel👊🏾

[@scottstevenson5393]

Big Up!! You are my hero!! A true superhero in my eyes. I’ve always dreamed of finding them all written out. I just found you today and thank you so so much!

[@donstrumental1]

Welcome onboard!

[@isidrolopezz]

Blessings from above to you and the work you do!!!

[@donstrumental1]

Give thanks brother👊🏾

[@dengalpha9579]

You have just inspired me to save and buy a bass guitar 🎸

[@donstrumental1]

Yes!!!👊🏾

[@song4night]

I'm so grateful youtube recommended your channel today. amazing reggae info you share! Thanks so much!

[@donstrumental1]

I’m grateful that you found it useful👊🏾

[@song4night]

@@donstrumental1 Thank you Sir!

[@lacuevaproduccionmusical7186]

Love this video, don’t matter how many times appears … I always stop scrolling down and see it!!!😅

[@wxreyes]

Sos un genio !! gracias por tu musica y por compartirla. Exelente sonido y lineas de bajo que alegran el alma. Bendiciones y buenas vibras.

[@donstrumental1]

Gracias👊🏾

[@seph2x538]

I really appreciate how you stick to the lesson and deliver it professionally. You are awesome, keep it up

[@donstrumental1]

I appreciate that!

[@hughmorris6820]

Thanks for the info Don. I got interested in playing bass at a later age, but now I am hooked

[@theduppykillah]

Oh thanks, I knew almost all of these at one point or another in past 25 years but great to have them all on a reel. Terrific work bassie!! I’m going to fresh up all 20 again and run it …max respect..

[@MLElf]

Man, just found your channel and I love it! I think about reggae bass a lot and listen to it in such detail and it blows my mind.

[@donstrumental1]

I have plenty info for you here bro👊🏾

[@MLElf]

@@donstrumental1 you really do! I’ve hit a few now but I am going to check the rest for sure. My aim is to join a reggae band at some point, the more I play bass in different styles the more I feel reggae is really what I want to do, but haven’t as yet :)

[@michaelbrown8861]

Musical lesson ....excellent

[@donstrumental1]

Respect Bro👊🏾

[@philbuckthorpe2561]

Hey Don. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience. Very much appreciated.

[@donstrumental1]

Very welcome Phil👊🏾

[@mrthundaboots]

Bless up,,from Germany! (A drummer)

[@donstrumental1]

Bless up Jay👊🏾

[@julianarega1133]

Thank you so mach for your lesson 🙏🏽 you are the best bass man and playing relax with a good feeling ‘great bass player bro greeting from Ethiopia man 🙏🏽💚💛❤️

[@barringtonjohnson6569]

Cool stuff dude, just discovered the Channel today. Keep Reggae MUZIK alive.

[@donstrumental1]

Yes indeed👊🏾

[@julianarega1133]

You are the best teacher. All the bass lines are the best. Thank you so much brother man. Great jobs 💚💛❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@eliastheod]

Great work and lesson Don! Thanx a bunch ! Please give a slight boost on the volume of the bass if possible!

[@donstrumental1]

Thanks man!!! What are you listening on? The bass has been recorded too loud deliberately.

[@shuggymilligan153]

Yo Bassie....I remember everyone of them!!! Man you nailed...it's dead give away. Great work!

[@doransouza4750]

Muito bom!! Estou aprendendo bastante com você!! De São Luís/Maranhão-Brasil. Aqui o reggae é muito forte.

[@donstrumental1]

Somebody translate for me please.

[@lkeeble]

@@donstrumental1 Very good!! I'm learning a lot with you!! From São Luís/Maranhão-Brazil. Here our reggae is very strong.

[@Digitaldubs1]

wicked!! left out my favorite riddim: drum song

[@donstrumental1]

That’s because all of these are major keys👊🏾

[@ricardowarner211]

Excellent bro..u made it look so easy

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you, been playing this stuff a long time.

[@sam-jams6689]

This is an immensely helpful, inspiring and enjoyable video, thanks for taking the time

[@rasamerlock4042]

Big Ups Don- Just Riddim ups with a new riddim up Sweatshirt. Big ups on the history you bring/ the technique you teach. Mi love the channel King!

[@donstrumental1]

Respect King, been away for a while so not been up on the responses. Thanks for the purchase 👊🏾

[@johnfmit]

Great channel. Love the insight into the music. Suggestions for the next Studio One medley Satta massa gana Skylarking Declaration of Rights Sweet Talking Heavenless Drum Song Darker Shade Of Black

[@donstrumental1]

Ah the minor key songs? I did them already on Facebook, I will bring over to KZbin soon.

[@johnfmit]

Great! I look forward to seeing it.

[@evanwave]

I'm very happy to have found this channel ! I love your style of teaching and you have truly valuable knowledge 🙏 thank you, here I will evolve

[@donstrumental1]

Much appreciated Barbera👊🏾

[@DogbadTV]

BIG UP! I had the pleasure of working for Mr Dodd way back in the day. Studio One still rules- Downbeat the Ruler! Thanks for posting this.

[@chefvoyardee7681]

Pretty much losing my mind right now listening to all these classic chunes! I was calling them out one by one! It never, ever ceases to amaze me how much Coxsone and his Studio One house band created some of the greatest basslines, ever. My only wish is that you played them longer even 😁. Time to put on some 45s and jam out at high volume. Now I I'm convinced I have to learn to play the bass. Much love to what you're doing.

[@donstrumental1]

This was actually a game I used to play on facebook to see if people could name the songs from the bassline alone. Go get that bass. Watch the South Park sketch on KZbin when Token is asked to go get the bass.

[@chefvoyardee7681]

@@donstrumental1 Bought, and saw it!!! LOL

[@harrisg5]

Thank you for all the knowledge you bring for us to learn. The notated transcriptions are incredibly helpful!

[@donstrumental1]

You’re welcome brother👊🏾

[@hopekabaya6754]

You have a goldmine bruv...thanks plenty plenty plenty

[@donstrumental1]

Haha, I’m overwhelmed with the amount of people that say they have been searching for this. thank you👊🏾

[@ShrimpsTonic]

Love all the classic Studio 1 tunes, my favorite is probably Peace Truce by The Gladiators, pretty sure it's Bagga Walker on that one. Thanks for the backing tracks! Blessings-

[@donstrumental1]

Anytime👊🏾

[@benardjamwa2017]

I just love Don Chandlers Basslines

[@coliandjazz1667]

Thank-you! Your content is really a great addition! Keep the ball rolling!

[@grizcuz]

If you ever start taking requests for song tutorials, mine would be Max Romeo - War Ina Babylon. I'd also appreciate it if you'd talk a bit about about your gear [apart from the guitar itself] and stuff like your thoughts on round versus flat wound strings and whether to use a compressor to get that nice deep, round, even tone. Anything that non reggae bass experts like me might not understand or realise. Please and thank you.

[@donstrumental1]

Send me an email and I’ll send you the notation and tab for War Ina Babylon [e-mail]

[@grizcuz]

@@donstrumental1 Thanks Don. Will do, that's very kind of you.

[@engineer6250]

Hi Don. I’m a new bass player just wandering around KZbin and came across your channel. Interesting, straightforward and no nonsense. Oh, and helpful. Thank you. I have subscribed.

[@donstrumental1]

Welcome aboard!

[@deanalpha5502]

I just found this great channel last week but man, this is pure gold🤔 @Don Chandler yuh di best by facts not opinions! You make me feel like am infront of a big stage watching Reggea great figures performing tune fi tune 💯🔥🔥 Bigup yuhself sir

[@petewatson5319]

Excellent, clear tuition Don, great grooves, subscribed & keeping my ears & eyes open for more from you, luv it, cheers.

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you

[@BenificiallMusic]

Just started learning rhythmic notation and this is the ultimate guide/exercise ! Thanks

[@tonyc8847]

The best reggae bass lessons on youtube come from this channell. Would like to see more bass lesson video's. Where can i buy reggae sheet music

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you, you can get your reggae sheet music right here drop me an email [e-mail]

[@johnryadsahib4351]

As a guitarist I love jamming to bass medleys, it helps with building better rhythmic timing and feel. Large up Don Chandler, thanks for the inspiration! Looking forward to more content from you Blessings

[@donstrumental1]

Thank You Bro👊🏾

[@morgandiassimao5090]

The gold of KZbin!!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge Don :-)

[@donstrumental1]

Anytime bro👊🏾

[@seanbowen6499]

Nuff respect, thanks for this 🙏🏿 stay blessed. Been looking for videos like yours.

[@donstrumental1]

Thank you.

[@leaffromthetree3213]

Very glad if found your channel! Bless up

[@donstrumental1]

Welcome aboard👊🏾

[@dedwards7433]

Awesome, love your calm clear approach to teaching, goes without saying uploading the tracks are very much appreciated, I'm encouraged to follow you, thank you, Don.

[@donstrumental1]

Welcome to the tribe👊🏾

[@joedebord1955]

I'm so happy you said Boris Gardiner's name, but I know him from the Black Ark. I didn't realize he went all the way back to Studio One. Cheers Don.