instruments they use in reggae.
THE GUITAR
Where would reggae be without the tired but true sound of the reggae guitar? Of all the reggae instruments the guitar is probably the most popular. It is mainly used for rhythm and lead parts. A Fender Strat, Tele or a Gibson Les Paul is normally used but, some musicians use other models to good effect.
Where would reggae be without the tired but true sound of the reggae guitar? Of all the reggae instruments the guitar is probably the most popular. It is mainly used for rhythm and lead parts. A Fender Strat, Tele or a Gibson Les Paul is normally used but, some musicians use other models to good effect.
THE CLAVINET
The clavinet like the upright piano and many other reggae instruments, is not used much these days but when it is used it adds interest and difference to the sound. The Hohnor D6 or C clavinet will give that vintage sound if you can get your hand on one of them. Failing that, you can use the clavinet sounds that came with your keyboard or workstations.
The clavinet like the upright piano and many other reggae instruments, is not used much these days but when it is used it adds interest and difference to the sound. The Hohnor D6 or C clavinet will give that vintage sound if you can get your hand on one of them. Failing that, you can use the clavinet sounds that came with your keyboard or workstations.
BONGO DRUMS
The bongo drum is mostly used as a reggae instrument by the Rastafarian community. The current generation of reggae artists and musicians from around the globe are trying to develop a sound of
their own which is not a bad thing hence, the limited use of the bongo. The bongo is used to give a spiritual as well as an African feel to a song or beat.
The bongo drum is mostly used as a reggae instrument by the Rastafarian community. The current generation of reggae artists and musicians from around the globe are trying to develop a sound of
their own which is not a bad thing hence, the limited use of the bongo. The bongo is used to give a spiritual as well as an African feel to a song or beat.
BASS GUITAR
The bass is the most important reggae instrument. You are free to disagree. I play lead and rhythm guitar myself but, all the other reggae instruments sounds pale if the bass is not there to liven things up. A band can do without any single reggae instrument at a given time, but they would be hard pressed to get by without the bass guitar. The industry standard for reggae is the Fender Reggae Bass.
The bass is the most important reggae instrument. You are free to disagree. I play lead and rhythm guitar myself but, all the other reggae instruments sounds pale if the bass is not there to liven things up. A band can do without any single reggae instrument at a given time, but they would be hard pressed to get by without the bass guitar. The industry standard for reggae is the Fender Reggae Bass.