How to play percussive reggae guitar (more in-depth)

This tutorial goes into a bit more detail about my technique for playing percussive reggae guitar. I hope you get something out of it and can put it into your playing as soon as possible. As always, take the time to get the techniques to feel natural, slow and steady wins the race ;)
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[@nelsonjorge5798]

Toby you are god level in this; I already understood perfectly and much more than your previous video; It is true that it is not easy, but in my learning with your new indication, now I have achieved it and I have already started listening to "Funky Fingerstyle Reggae" on my guitar thanks to you.... I really appreciate it a lot

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Hey man, thanks for the kind words. I’m Glad it has helped you and your getting your groove on. Very cool.

[@maciejdyga2857]

Great lesson! Many thanks!

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Thanks, I have a few others like this on my page if you want some other ideas.

[@maciejdyga2857]

@@TobyHack-thguitarist I'll definitely take advantage of your lessons. That's what I've been looking for. Many thanks for uploading the good stuff for free. Take care! Allow a personal remark... Your talent makes me even more fascinated with Australia :)

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

@@maciejdyga2857 no problem enjoy the other lessons and if you feel the need for a skype lesson to get more out of these techniques just message me on my website. Cheers

[@ariecht1807]

Thank you for breaking this down and taking something that seemed undoable and giving me the confidence to give it a try.

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

That’s cool man, get into it and never look back. It’s a fun style. Once you got the techniques you can do all sorts of cool stuff with it. Have fun.

[@andrewbeattieRAB]

EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Thanks, glad you got something from it.

[@nelsonjorge5798]

I got it ..... thank you very much; you are the man and i know now Toby is Toby

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Haha, I am definitely me, myself & I. Enjoy the grooves man.

[@ruicampos2908]

BEST RYTHM REGGAE THAT I HAVE LISTEN IN MY LIFE

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Hi, I'm glad you like it., It's a fun one to play :)

[@hazelps5990]

Wonderful lesson! It really helped me with counting.

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Awesome. I’m glad it helped you out.

[@rumbuzz1]

This video rocks. As I'm a flamenco guitarist, I use variations on this technique but for rumba tunes. Now that I've just seen One Love, I'm brushing up my Reggae rhythms. Hahaha. Thanks x 1,000 for the vid. What guitar are you playing, BTW? It sounds great.

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Cool man, I’m glad you’re mixing it up. I love using flamenco techniques in other styles to make it more fun and interesting to play. I have some other videos that go into similar stuff that you may want to check out. Cheers

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Also, the guitar was made for me in Melbourne Australia buy a guy who goes by the name “ringtail guitars” I believe. I’lll have to check when I get home

[@marcelopereira6413]

Great lesson! Amazing!

[@DedekindMusic]

Good tutorial with excellent technique exposition. Looking for a online guitar coach

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Hi, thanks for that. Hit me up for skype lessons if you’re interested. Cheers.

[@Ryan13ooo]

Je vois, thanks for the awesome video

[@mussieafeworki2726]

Bravo 👏

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Thanks 😊

[@pottythepirate]

Thaks so much for sharing your talents! It's always eluded me how folks play convincing reggae on a solo acoustic guitar - your lesson has made it all simple. I've made a MuseScore document that illustrates everything in your lesson, if you'd like a copy let me know.

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Hey there, I’m glad it helped you out. I’d love to check out the MuseScore if you want to send that. Sweet.

[@capoeirapassion]

great explanation, thanks

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Happy grooving.

[@jean-christophebrotel9080]

This is really great and sounds very good. Cheers. Just saying though, a one drop drummer will not kick on beat one.

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Thanks, and yes you're right. This is mostly just teaching the technique to use and abuse however you like. Where you put the grooves is up to you. I'm no reggae expert at all but still like to play it. Enjoy.

[@iberalex4878]

Legend ❤️🤩

[@aleallende8633]

Tremendo

[@BarryPennock]

Excellent lesson. I learnt to do my first strum with percussion

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

That’s awesome. Once you get the technique to be more natural/comfortable, you can do all sorts of fun stuff with it. Congrats

[@BarryPennock]

@@TobyHack-thguitarist I am busy banging away. It is hard but look forward to actually using it on a song soon. Thans.

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

@@BarryPennock you’ll get there soon. Just remember to stay relaxed and don’t hit the guitar tooo hard.

[@mojtabamrl6080]

Hey. 🥰🥰

[@TheGuitEero]

Very good :)

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Thank you.

[@maximemichiels]

Love it toby, by the way... my mobile is on full volume but I hear you not so loud.... maybe something with the mic? Also do you have lead ideas for.with this reggae rythm? Combined ofcourse (not with a looper)... Also the open chords are a bit more diffiuclt with the reggea strum. All the best, Max

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

I don’t have a problem with the volume, you may want to use headphones, hopefully that’ll be louder for you. As for lead for reggae you can use the same ideas that I used for the rumba stuff. Open chords aren’t really good for reggae, at least not the way I like to play it. It’s possible with open chords but it’s harder and doesn’t sound as good.

[@maximemichiels]

@@TobyHack-thguitarist yes I am trying it with open chords now 👌 bcs the Am G F E (open position), also very inspiring this lesson. And idd I use my headphones. Thx for your inspiring videos. You are helping people to grow. Take care

[@dreadphingsk8]

What is the brand of your guitar?

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

This was made for me by Ringtail Manufacturing in Melbourne Australia. Great guitar that has served me well over the years.

[@tanmaybk8042]

5 years

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

I didn’t want to rush 😜

[@chadbreton4951]

You just do not see a reggae band where the guitarist bangs his guitar like a bongo. The bongo player does that part. The guitarist plays a smaller but very important rhythmic part. Reggae is not a solo sport. It is about every one playing their part.

[@TobyHack-thguitarist]

Yup, I’ve never seen it. But, I don’t, and never have played in a reggae band. I usually play in a duo with a singer or solo. So this is how I play to make it sound more interesting. Adding percussion while playing guitar can bring so much to the song/performance, especially when in a duo. If I was playing in a reggae band, there’s now way I’d be doing this stuff I’m teaching here, I’d play my part “the right way”. People have asked me how I do this style after they saw me do it live, so that’s why this tutorial exists. Have a great day.