Learn Ska Bass in 7 Minutes with Don Chandler | The Roots of Reggae

In this video, Don Chandler teaches us ska bass lines in just 7 minutes and shares the roots of reggae through the legendary songs, "My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small and "Simmer Down" by Bob Marley.
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00:00 - Intro
00:52 - The roots of reggae
01:59 - "My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small
03:04 - Mimicking the sound of upright bass for ska
04:26 - "Simmer Down" by Bob Marley
06:00 - Bass pattern variations
07:54 - Demonstrating all patterns
08:28 - Outro
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[@markkeeler584]

Big love for Don, he is my reggae bass hero, been learning from his incredible videos for years.👍♥️🎸♥️👍

[@kevinlander46]

Wow! Don is brilliant love Ska (and Reggae, Bob Marley) was in my late teens when the 2nd revival hit the scene in 1979 and we could not get enough of it great times, and still love it to this day !

[@Duincyberkonijn]

I'll wish Don came back, real bass player of Reggae music.

[@ebassguitar]

Absolutely! Cheers! :-)

[@klisher]

Best reggae bass teacher on the net. 👍👍

[@geburu]

Don’s back!! 🎉

[@slowswimmer9169]

That's an amazing lesson, the teacher is born to teach. I'm not playing the bass , only playing with nylon guitars but I like Ska. Truly appreciated from Greece!

[@ebassguitar]

Thanks so much!

[@Paraslider_]

Welcome Don!!! Wishing you the best for your new cooperation🥰

[@Omarencarnacion1]

awesome lesson, play reggae bass lines is so fun, i love the tone of playing muting the strings, thanks for this amazing lesson

[@ebassguitar]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson! Playing reggae bass lines with muted strings does add a unique tone. Keep grooving!

[@johnchesters81]

I’ve been looking for a reggae bass course for the last couple of weeks. Will definitely be taking a look at this.

[@ebassguitar]

Great to hear! Enjoy exploring ! :-)

[@charlieburns1385]

Thanks James

[@ebassguitar]

My pleasure! :-)

[@Jotanery]

Thank you.

[@ebassguitar]

You're very welcome! All the best!

[@minopiccolomini4440]

Hi mate I’m wanting to get into the reggae bass explosion course I can’t seem to find it , could you send me a link . Thank you much appreciated

[@ebassguitar]

It’s in the video description :-)

[@espeluciao2874]

Any way of getting just the reggae course and not the whole package?

[@ebassguitar]

Soon.. stay tuned!

[@martinheath5947]

Timing (behind the beat) is crucial to the ska feel otherwise it sounds mechanical (and white)