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ContentsIntroduction......................................................................3
Nyabingi ..........................................................................4
Jamaican Boogie............................................................5
Burru..................................................................................6
Ska ..................................................................................7-9
Rocksteady ....................................................................10-11
Reggae: One Drop 13 Essential Hi-Hat Patterns ..............12-13
Reggae: One Drop Variations........................................14-15
Reggae: Steppers 13 Essential Hi-Hat Patterns ................16-17
Reggae: Steppers Variations ........................................18
Reggae: Rockers 13 Essential Hi-Hat Patterns..................19-20
Reggae: Rockers/DJ Style Variations............................21
Reggae: Rockers Variations Timbale Patterns ............22
Dancehall ........................................................................23-24
Discography ....................................................................25
Credits ..............................................................................26
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Introduction
Welcome and thank you for checking out my DVD Wicked Beats. I hope youenjoy learning about some of my favorite styles of music: Jamaican Ska,Rocksteady, and Reggae, and that you’ll find this DVD informative andinspirational.
Before we get started, I want to bring a few things to your attention.
The following styles are not based on technique or flash, they’re based onFEEL and SPIRIT. I’ve seen many players who are proficient in other stylesof music sound very awkward when trying to achieve the proper feel forthese styles. Even though most of the following beats look simple on paper,it’s the feel that brings them to life.
I recommend printing this eBook and using it as a tool while watching theDVD. Take notes next to the various patterns and apply them when you sitbehind the kit. Also, keep an eye on the tempo range listed throughout thiseBook. Tempo is one of key factors that define the difference between thesevarious styles. You’ll see how the same beat can translate to a different styleby slowing it down or speeding it up.
One key to developing a strong feel for these styles is being comfortablewith the upbeat pulse, also known as the “skank.” Almost every drum pat-tern here emphasizes the upbeat and there’s always at least one otherinstrument emphasizing it as well: the guitar, piano, horns or all of themtogether. By applying these grooves to your playing, your feel and comfortlevel behind the kit will improve, as well as your vocabulary and versatility,ultimately enhancing all other styles of music that you play.
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NyabingiNyabingi drumming is the foundation to all of the Jamaican styles covered in this DVD. Here are some of the main “heartbeat” call and response patterns used in Nyabingi.
75-125
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Jamaican Boogie I recommend playing all of these grooves at the various tempo ranges both on theride and hi-hats. They’re key to developing the right feel! Keep them swinging andpay attention to your backbeat.
Ex. 1 US Shuffle
EX. 2 Jamaican Boogie Shuffle
Ex. 3 Jamaican Boogie with Jazz Time
90-125
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BurruThere are different ways to approach the Burru style on the drumset. Usually thebass line or melody will determine what kind of feel to establish. Here are a few variations you can use to build the full pattern...
Ex. 4 “Mad World” Pulse
Ex. 5 Reversing the Pulse Variation (Stripped Down)
Ex. 6 Ad Lib over Reversed Pulse
110-136 (counting the backbeat on 2+4)
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Ska
Ex. 7 Standard Ska Beat #1
Ex. 9 Riding the Bell
Ex. 10 Riding the Bell over Ska Groove
Ex. 8 Standard Ska Beat #2
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Ska
Ex. 11 Closed Hi-Hat Variation #1
Ex. 12 Closed Hi-Hat Variation #2
Ex. 13 Closed Hi-Hat Variation #3
110-136 (counting the backbeat on 2+4)
Ex. 14 Latin Variation on Ska Beat
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Ska
Ex. 15 Variation on Standard Ska Beat
Ex. 16 Ska Beat with Bass Drum Variation
110-136 (counting the backbeat on 2+4)
85-145 (backbeat on 2+4)
Ex. 17 Classic Rocksteady Pattern #1
Ex. 18 Classic Rocksteady Pattern #2
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Rocksteady
These 2 basic Rocksteady Patterns were the birth of the “One Drop” found in Reggae
Ex. 21 Upbeat Only on Hi-Hat(Feel the space — the notes you aren’t playing)
Ex. 23 Jazz Time Pattern
Ex. 22 Straight Feel Jazz Time
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Rocksteady
Ex. 19 Double-Time Hi-Hat
Ex. 20 Double-Time Hi-Hat with Upbeat Accent
85-145 (backbeat on 2+4)
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Reggae13 Essential Hi-Hat Patterns with Bass (ONE DROP)
100-160 (counting backbeat on beat “3”) *Bass Line Play-Along Track Included
Ex. 24
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Ex. 27
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Ex. 29
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Reggae13 Essential Hi-Hat Patterns with Bass (ONE DROP)
Ex. 30
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Ex. 35
Ex. 36
100-160 (counting backbeat on beat “3”) *Bass Line Play-Along Track Included
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ReggaeHi-Hat Variations (One Drop)
Ex. 37
Ex. 38 Intro To Extended Ad Lib
Ex. 39
Ex. 40 "Natural Instinct" Closed Hi-Hat Variation
100-160 (counting backbeat on beat “3”)
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ReggaeHi-Hat Variations (One Drop)
Ex. 41 "Natural Instinct” Open Hat
Ex. 42 Poly’Riddim
Ex. 43 Santa's Flying Cymbal
100-160 (counting backbeat on beat “3”)
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Ex. 45
Ex. 46
Ex. 47
Ex. 48
Ex. 49
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Reggae13 Essential Hi-Hat Patterns with Bass (Steppers)
Steppers can be played using a cross-stick or backbeat
100-160 (counting backbeat on beat “3”) *Bass Line Play-Along Track Included
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Reggae13 Essential Hi-Hat Patterns with Bass (Steppers)
Ex. 50
Ex. 51
Ex. 52
Ex. 53
Ex. 54
Ex. 55
Ex. 56
100-160 (counting backbeat on beat “3”) *Bass Line Play-Along Track Included
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ReggaeHi-Hat Variations (Steppers)
Ex. 57Can also be played with cross-stick or backbeat
Ex. 59 Sly Dub Style
Ex. 58 Sly Dunbar Pattern You can play this pattern with hand-to-hand sticking (which will cause you to crossyour hands over each other as you play), or you can play it with one hand playingall the hi-hat notes, using (for example) the sticking RLLRLL
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Reggae13 Essential Hi-Hat Patterns with Bass (Rockers)
Ex. 60
Ex. 61
Ex. 62
Ex. 63
Ex. 64
Ex. 65
100-160 (counting backbeat on beat “3”) *Bass Line Play-Along Track Included
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Reggae13 Essential Hi-Hat Patterns with Bass (Rockers)
Ex. 66
Ex. 67
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Ex. 69
Ex. 70
Ex. 71
Ex. 72
100-160 (counting backbeat on beat “3”) *Bass Line Play-Along Track Included
ReggaeRockers/DJ Style Variations
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Ex. 73 Rockers/DJ Style Variation #1
Ex. 74 Rockers/DJ Style Variation #2
Ex. 75 Rockers Shuffle
ReggaeRockers Variations Timbale Patterns
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Ex. 76 Roots Reggae Variation #1
Roots Reggae Variation #2
Ex. 77 Roots Reggae Variation #3
Ex. 78 DJ Style Variation
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Dancehall
Ex. 79
Main Dancehall Pulse
Ex. 80
Ex. 81
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Dancehall
Ex. 82
Ex. 83 Part 1 Soca Dancehall Style
Ex. 83 Part 2
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Recommended DiscographyThere are way too many artists and albums to list,
but here are some of my favorites to get you started:
SKAThe Skatalites
Roland AlphonsoThe Wailers (early ‘60s)
Tommy McCookDon Drummond
Justin Hinds & The DominosPrince Buster
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires Any Trojan or Soul Jazz Records Box Sets
More modern bands playingthe classic styles include Hepcat, The Slackers,
The Aggrolites and Jump With Joey
ROCKSTEADYAlton EllisKen Booth
Phyliss DylonMarcia GrifithsHortense Ellis
Slim SmithDesmond Dekker
REGGAERas Michael and the Sons of Negus (Nyabingi)
Bob Marley & The WailersPeter Tosh
Bunny WailerSteel Pulse
Gregory IsaacsBarrington LevyRoots Radics
Black Uhuru (Sly&Robbie)The Upsetters
Lee “Scratch” PerryMighty Diamonds
The HeptonesJohn Holt
Max RomeoJunior Reid
Augustus PabloBurning Spear
DJ STYLEU-Roy
Michigan and SmileyMikey Dread
Clint EastwoodEek A Mouse
YellowmanCapleton
SizzlaAnthony B
DUBKing Tubby
Lee “Scratch” PerryScentist
Mad Professor
DANCEHALLBeenie ManBuju Banton
Capleton Sizzla
Shabba Ranks
2 TONEThe English Beat
The SpecialsMadness
Bad MannersThe Selecter
3rd WAVE SKA FishboneNo DoubtSublime
Skankin PickleLet’s Go Bowling
The Mighty Mighty BosstonesOperation Ivy Reel Big Fish
DRUMMERS TO CHECK OUT! Here are some of my favorite Ska/Reggae/2-Tone drummers:
Lloyd Knibb – The Skatalites/VariousCarlton “Carly” Barrett – Bob Marley & The Wailers/Various
Style Scott – Roots Radics/VariousSly Dunbar – Black Uhuru/Various
Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace – Gregory Isaacs/VariousCarlton "Santa" Davis – Peter Tosh/Various
Winston Grennan – Jimmy Cliff/VariousBenbow Creary – The Upsetters
Steve “Grizzly” Nisbett – Steel PulseJohn Bradbury – The Specials
Everett Morton – The English Beat Philip “Fish” Fisher – FishboneWillie McNeil – Jump With Joey
Scott Abels/Greg Narvis – Hepcat
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CreditsExecutive Producer: Gil Sharone
Produced by: Gil Sharone & Ray Brych
Directed by: Chopper
Edited by: Jonathann Launer
Associate Producer: Don Lombardi
Still Photography: Patrick Surace- www.patricksurace.com, Chris Newman,Jose Altonaga, David DeVine, Val Camp, Meats Meier and Bryan Lint.
Reggae and Historic Photography: Peter Simon- www.PeterSimon.com,Kate Simon- www.katesimonphotography.com, Dick Meseroll, Lissa Wales- www.drumpics.com,
Video Shot by: Val Camp, Patrick Surace, Jonathann Launer, Jose Altonaga, Chris Newman and Meats Meier.
PDF eBook Transcriptions by: Michael DawsonPDF eBook Layout & Design by: Gil Sharone & Robert Rivas PDF eBook Text edited by: Joe Bergamini & Ray Brych
DVD Cover Artwork by: Evan SkrederstuDVD Authoring by: Lee Diskin
Audio Recorded & Mixed by: Kevin Majorino
60’s Ska Group:Filmed at Joey’s Place Los Angeles, CARecorded and Mixed by: Michael “Miguel” Happoldt
Joey Altruda- BassAaron Owens- GuitarMike Boito- PianoShaunte Palmer- TromboneAlan Mezquida- SaxEitan Avineri- TrumpetPersephone Laird- VocalsAlex Desert- VocalsDeston Berry- Vocals
Music:“Comin' Home Baby” Words and Music by Robert L. Dorough, Benjamin M. Tucker (c) Irving Music, Inc. on behalf of Sincere Music Co. and Benglo Music Inc. (BMI)
"Why Did You Leave Me To Cry"written by Alton Ellispublished by Push Music Jamaica Publishing Limited
"It's Rocking Time (Rocksteady)"written by Phillis Dillonpublished by Push Music Jamaica Publishing Limited
"Mad World"written by Baba Brooks & Arthur “Duke” Reidpublished by Push Music Jamaica Publishing Limited
Reggae/Nyabingi:Filmed at Drum Channel Studios Oxnard, CARecorded and Mixed by: Kevin Majorino
Phil Cheval (Aka. Phil Harmonic)- BassFreddy Flint – GuitarGeorge Hughes Jr. – KeyboardsShaka Man- Nyabingi/percussionJai Jae (Kabasa) - FundeJah T (Antonio)-ThunderTommy Cheval- FundeGil-drums/percussion
Music:“On The Corner”“Unite”“Natural Instinct”“IceCream Sunday”“J5 Bingi”All Written by: Phil Cheval AKA Phil HarmonicStar Station Mercury Productions
Additional Music:"Experience Riddim"Created By: Jefferson ZambranoProduced by: International Reggae Musicians & Tijuana Reggae.www.tijuanareggae.infowww.myspace.com/tjreggae
“If I Try”Performed by: Toko Tasiwww.myspace.com/tokotasi Skunk Records www.Skunk.com
No Doubt Songs:“Underneath It All”Performed by No DoubtWritten by G. Stefani, D. StewartWorld Of The Dolphin Music (ASCAP) and Eligible Music / BMG MusicPublishing (ASCAP)
“Rock Steady”Performed by No DoubtWritten by G. Stefani, T. KanalWorld Of The Dolphin Music (ASCAP)
Special Appearances:Lloyd KnibbRoger SteffensCarlton “Santa” Davis Shaka ManAdrian Young Michael “Miguel” HappoldtRoger Steffens is reading excerpts from one of his books “The World ofReggae-featuring Bob Marley”Adrian Young appears courtesy of Interscope Records
Thanks to: Lisa, Lil’Man Grant, my Family, Ray Brych, Don Lombardi, Kevin Majorino, Lloyd Knibb, Phil Cheval, Amanda Marguerita Romero,Roger Steffens, Shaka Man, Robert Rivas, The Skatalites, Drum Channel,Daniel Glass, Evan Skrederstu, Chris Brand, Michael Dawson, Pat Surace, Peter J. Marinello, Val Camp, Bryan Lint, Stuart Charno, Miguel Happoldt,Green Path for the Ganja, Meats Meier, Danny Franco, Jeremy Berman,Adrian Young, No Doubt, Dave DeVine, Michelle Gailey, Jonathann Launer,Carlton “Santa” Davis, Fish Fisher, Fishbone, Dave Wakeling, Sly Dunbar,Bubbler, Hudson Music -Paul Siegel, Rob Wallis & Joe Bergamini , Marcello Pantano, Chris Newman, Jose Altonaga, Val Camp, Don Sidney,Sarah Golden, LouDog, Albert, Tommy Cheval, Chopper, Rocky, Kiwa,Frendy, Banana, Stolen Babies, Dillinger Escape Plan, Aurelito I&I SoundSystem, Tijuana Reggae, Brad Klein, www.legendsofska.com, Peter Simon,Kate Simon, Modern Drummer magazine and all of the musicians involved.
Thanks to all of my equipment companies for their support: OC Drum, Drum Workshop, Zildjian Cymbals, Pro-Mark and Remo.
For more information on Gil Sharone visit, www.GilOnDrums.com