Stephen Taylor I am a Jamaican born with reggae in my DNA and it's so interesting how you as a non-Jamaican appreciate 'real reggae' for the most I also appreciate the fact that you credited some of the right persons and encourage viewers to go and listen and learn the music. You have done a great job for the basic start. Blessed love keep doing what you are doing "One love" Jam Rock approved👍

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Kemoy Rowe Thank you my friend. Means a lot coming from a native Jamaican. It’s ALWAYS better to go to the source...listen listen listen. Thanks so much for the kind words!

@jambutty2218

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to read, it's authenticated by a true Jamaican. One love from a reggae fanatic in the UK 💚💛❤️🇬🇧🇯🇲

@bedlfit2198

2 жыл бұрын

There are millions of non-Jamaican people that appreciate deep roots reggae. The history, the evolution and the variations are all appreciated by millions of open minded people. It’s hard to no feel a reggae groove no matter where you’re from or who you are. Music reaches everyone equally and that is the beauty. Non-Jamaican people can create and channel reggae just as a Jamaican can. We are all the same in the heart of music.

@seromaisrael641

2 жыл бұрын

Please @Steven Taylor please write the names of those guys you recommend. I can't get the names how you say them.

@mattszalay8819

2 жыл бұрын

? The majority of Bob Marleys fans were white

Well I am a Jamaican drummer and its the norm for every drummer in my country to know how to play reggae grooves. I should say wow Stephen you said everything that is to know about reggae grooves well done ! Yuh ting up!!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Lol...I would hope they do know how to play reggae grooves in your country! It's always interesting to me how musicians from different parts of the world feel rhythms differently. And thank you...glad I hit the nail on the head!

@eddyvideostar

4 жыл бұрын

To Kemar: Good comment. Well done.

@norubi

4 жыл бұрын

Please what rhythm is in this track? kzread.info/dash/bejne/faiu27Z-gJiZe7Q.html

@MrVoraxTranstellaris

3 жыл бұрын

@@norubi Sounds like an example of version 2 of the rockers groove Stephen played, though it's a bit difficult to hear exactly what's going on.

@ayugaming3047

3 жыл бұрын

@@norubi Reggae roots

Thank you so much. I am 69 years old and trying to get back into drumming for my own enjoyment.

@pirat9750

5 жыл бұрын

patrick wilhite nice

@felipemejia9731

4 жыл бұрын

far out man

@kamranm4078

4 жыл бұрын

@@roxannepeypascissurs9929 so you must be 12 years old

I was the drummer of The Skeletones for 13 years and glad you did a video about this style. You're speaking my language!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Bro...loved your band...killer work. And thanks!

@jedidrummerjake

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Taylor Cool! Now I give lessons and can't thank you enough for all your fantastic instructional videos!

@peterngero1456

5 жыл бұрын

Kenya raggae drumer I liked your lesson

Love the one drop .... My Bass player once said "hey let's do 3 little birds" ... i spent all weekend learning it , So come Monday night practice .... He changed his mind :-(

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Ticonderous1 Lol...that’s such a great song.

I’m not a drummer... but I’ve been playing reggae Bass a loong time, and I must say your analysis and groove is spot on.

"The notes don't mean a thing, if you don't know why they're being played. Go listen to the style and absorb it". - Stephen Taylor I hear so many gigging/cover band drummers play the right notes but miss the feel of the type of music being played. It's not easy to be able to combine the necessary technical facility w. style but I'm super glad that Stephen refers to drummers, songs and bands to study. I hope this really important message gets through to everyone so we all can play, listen and dance to better quality music!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike...gotta go to the source to know what it really sounds like

@mcsequoia5107

6 жыл бұрын

Dude, every day you're making better drummers who can play better music! Hats off to ya'!

I love how you show reggae music the respect it deserves. Too many bogus "reggae drum lessons" on youtube. Well done.

1:01 when you said "the notes don't mean a thing..", I expected "if it ain't got that swing" to follow haha

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@JamesOKeefe-US

5 жыл бұрын

I did too :) I said it in my head :). LOVE this lesson and the rhythm of Reggae. Thank you for this!! 👍

@MikeHawk-tj3dz

5 жыл бұрын

Bop shooah bop shooah

@micheldindaine8403

4 жыл бұрын

NOTES don't mean a thing if it ain't got that GROOVE !! (swing is mostly a jazz thing).

*Subscribe to my channel or I'll steal your cymbals:* bit.ly/2AyH1Fb Click here to download the sheet music for this lesson: bit.ly/3GFpQTu Leave me a comment below and let me know you stopped by!

@Theislandjourney

6 жыл бұрын

Sure man your a great teacher

@Theislandjourney

6 жыл бұрын

Oh you inspired me with the lesson on how do a drum solo amazing....

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kemar!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Makes my day to hear it...glad that one hit home with you

@garymorgan3742

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Taylor Thanks so much for this lesson. I've listened to other instructors try to explain reggae beats but, for some reason, nothing clicked with me until you explained it.

You forgot the part where you recommend smoking the herb when you listen and play.

@kaminandamusic253

6 жыл бұрын

Great video btw

@crossmyass

5 жыл бұрын

Jah bless!

@stokes58

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing better. A match made in heaven.

@bimodalhealer8286

5 жыл бұрын

Left hand suzuki method hahaha

@Leddrums

4 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahaha xD avoiding to do what Elop Musk did ...

Was actually practicing reggae five minutes before I saw this video. This is the third time this has happened. I don't know whether to be scared or happy :p

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

No reason to be scared. Btw, you're running low on soap in your bathroom...and you're almost out of coffee..... But don't be freaked out...

@mateodelcastillo1756

6 жыл бұрын

DrumCorcaigh happy. Jah is calling you

@mikescully7523

4 жыл бұрын

It’s all just a simulation

respect for saying to listen to it first, people dont get how much of a difference it really makes

It seems to me Stewart Copeland grab a hold of this stuff and ran crazy with it. Walking On The Moon is one of my favorites! Also, I've got a gig on Mackinac Island, MI coming up in July where we are taking 5 pop songs and doing them reggae mon. This so helpful. Keep up the great work my friend. Thanx for grooves Stephen!!

@Spladoinkal

Жыл бұрын

For sure! I saw an interview with Stewart and he said he wasn't necessarily TRYING to sound like a reggae drummer but he thought a normal backbeat was boring so he was trying his best to make his backbeat on different beats than the standard. It just ended off coming out that way (I'm sure there was plenty of Reggae inspiration in there too but he didn't mention it lol).

Not a drummer but a guitarist who plays punk and reggae. Thank you for educating me on what the drum grooves are called, now I can communicate with a drummer better!

Love how you emphasize studying artists and suggest pieces which reflect the material you're teaching.

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

john johnothan Thanks John. Anyone can teach the notes to play...but the feel. That’s something altogether different and we only get it by really digging in to the style and players. This style especially.

I feel you God blessed raggae

I’ve been watching drum teachers on youtube do quick lesson on 2 or 3 variations of latin, samba, and reggae grooves, and in the last 2 months my playing has improved dramatically! No fills or nothing, they come naturally. THX!!!!

@StephenTaylorDrums

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that!

Loved this lesson. I've played reggae and ska off and on for years and your feel is spot on. And its all about the feel.

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Adi Wood Thanks...feel is where it’s at in all styles. There’s such a slight difference in this rhythm stylistically. So important to listen.

Don't forget to tighten that snare head as much as is possible... It should sound fairly terrible by itself, but it'll fall right into the mix... Ha...ha...

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

You know what Angelo, I meant to say a little something about the drum sounds as well and forgot. Crazy high snare, really dead kick, small crashes...thanks for bringing that up!

Man!!!!! Ty soooooo much!! I’ve really delve into Regae over the last few years and this answers some areas that still confuse me!! Thank you!!

great lesson and playing, i just can't get used to counting it half time having done it the other way for 30 years ha ha. I dunno, i just find it easier that way, especially when trying to teach the groove to others. your tips for listening are also bang on. Sponji reggae is a drum and bass masterclass for sure. For drummers not quite as skilled, i'd recommend style scott with the roots radics (gregory isaacs/barrington levy/yellowman/eek a mouse/israel vibration etc) Simpler but great weight power and groove. As a longtime reggae lover it's great to see that half a million people have watched this. thanks

dude you nailed it I'm Jamaican (not a drummer) but I play the guitar and the drum to me is really the base that I follow to a good rhythm going, yeah you're an honorary Jamaican drummer in my book, thumbs up, keep it ticking 👍

'Obsessed with Two Tone since the early 1980s. Your example was sick!! 👊😎 Rudy!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Obasi Springer is my favorite Raggae drummer, and def. in my top ten

i'm a schooled drummer from back in the (Inner Mounting Flame) days. thanks for the great lesson on Reggae. nice and simple for almost any drummer to understand. thanks again

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

That's such a great album. And glad the lesson delivered what you needed!

Stephen, thank you for posting! I was on Drumeo's channel when I saw your vid on reggae drum lessons. I appreciate your ability to articulate sticking and notes for not just the different style of reggae music you covered, but in all your other tutorials I've watched. The 16th-notes on high hat was the breakthrough I've been looking for on my self taught journey. BiGG respect for skills and time you share - it's a tru tru blessing mon. Big Up!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped my friend

Sir you have made me to understand in details how regea beat works thank you God bless you

Well done buddy.! I grew up playing Bass guitar with Reggae music and for me is a very nice video for all the ones that want to start play that wonderful music... Again....Well done......!

I'm not even a drummer but I like what I got from this video and you've earned another subscriber.

I appreciate this lesson as our church is starting to play reggae music and I need something to get me started.

I'm A rhythm guitarist from Jamaica. what you said at 0:54 made me subscribed. you know exactly what you're talking about. nuff respect breddrin

Great teaching, to the point and no long stories, lol. Thank you

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, so glad it helped!

Excellent Wisdom and Knowledge to us Reggae Drummers Even before you hit your first note. I thoroughly enjoyed this!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

unomanso Thanks!

I’m just getting into drumming and I thought I knew reggae. You suggested three songs I’ve never even heard lol. I love your channel and please continue suggesting the music homework(especially reggae).

Great job getting that duple/triple push pull feel on the one drop!

I dont know why people disliked this video. Great job. I got choir practice and i need a good reggea beat to use as a flow. I appreciate it.

You've done well explaining this in a Jamaican guitarist

Thanks a LOT for sharing this beautiful knowledge. Specially when it comes to counting the beat. Amazing lesson.

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

José Maria Jr you bet Jose!

The emphasis is on the down beat of three I’m pretty sure ✌️❤️💛💚 anybody else?

Thanks so much for this! About to learn it with my 4 year old son! Thank you!

Thank you very much for the lesson; you’re an awesome drummer and teacher

Thanks so much for the awesome lesson man! Appreciate it!

Thanks for making this video! Not many reggae drummers in my area. I’ll be using this for our fill in guys! Thanks again one love.

Man, I don’t know where you get the energy to know all the footnotes but it’s well appreciared,. These are cool grooves, easy, but for me, a challenge. Thanks! 😎

Dropping beats and knowledge excellent video!

Excellent ! Thanks

Fantastic lesson. Helped my classroom teaching!

That was a great lesson!!! Thanks for sharing!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

benjamin hernandez Thanks Benjamin...and you bet!

Thanks Stephen, when I'm learning something new your videos always come up !!

Difference between raggae and Rock is Rock and almost all music snare is on 2 & 4. Raggae snare is almost always on three. You did a good explanation counting it both ways. the way you explained it works well, double it or half it and snare come on 333333three!!!! Practice a solo where the accent is on 3! Good job.. Jamaica drummers are Fun!

Awesome thanks🤗

Beautiful work man I learned a lot from this video I’m working my reggae groves..

I'm amazed at the knowledge! Good Job and thank you!

Thanks

reggae is legeno

thanks so much!! i will greatly be taking this lesson today!!

Thank you

Love ALL your content esp your collab with rdavidr. Rad dude, schweet diy skills and pocket grooves!

I really enjoy the fills in Pressure Drop (Toots). I think the drummer was Winston Grennan

Reggae is very beautiful because for learning drummers like me will need to know this

Great lesson. Deep insights, well researched and well spoken. Positive outlook. Bravo! One of my favorite things to listen for is the “swung” timing of the upbeat 16th notes in the hihat. It is always far from a “perfect” rigid timing.

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Mastropierro Thanks so much Mike. And Man, you bring up a great point. As I study different cultures and world rhythms, it’s always interesting to me how that “swing” differs. And sometimes it’s not a swing. It’s just a particular treatment of the notes. Humans are just really amazing creatures.

@folayanmary7052

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Mastropierro best drummer

Thanks man! Im a drum programmer but i will get a drumkit one day, never too old to learn haha

Thank you ...🙏

thank you

You the man bro im a non Jamacian my ethnic peoples adoppted Reggaea nd we really took it on here in Aotearoa ya gotta luv Reggae Muzik

Thanks Steph!

Great video! Could you explain a little more towards whether there's a swing or a common time? Or even a slight of both?

Great man, really a nice lesson, straight to the point. Thanks

Thanks for the lesson man! :)

About the counting: technically you _can_ indeed count it both ways (fast or slow), but really for reggae the right one is the slow one - on a one drop you get the hi-hat playing sixteen notes with accents on beats 2 and 4 (the skank) and the kick "dropping" on beat 3. This is the quintessential reggae riddim where emphasis is on beat 3 and beat 1 is the "lesser" beat. Counting it fast (hi hat accents on upbeats and kick on 2 and 4) is actually a rock-steady / ska rythm, closer to r&b only with the "skank" thing being played on upbeats instead of downbeats. This can be seen as a subtle (or just downright pedantic ) nuance but it really makes a difference in the way you "feel" this groove and play it - or at least it did make a difference for me (long time guitar and bass player and now learning drums) when I first learned to play reggae some 35 years ago. FWIW the rythm you call stepper is also known (and I first learned it as) as "four drop" because you "drop" the kick on all 4 beats - IOW it's really a "four on the floor" with still the skank on beat 2 and 4 and the snare (or rim click) adding emphasis on beat 3.

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

2latuile You know what, I almost said something about steppers being called four on the floor or a four drop and it simply slipped my mind. Thanks for throwing that in the conversation!

That last groove reminded me of The Police “message in a bottle”

Legend

As usual, great lesson! Thank you!

Sly & Robbie were on countless reggae recordings! They were *the* reggae rhythm section, just like Philly Joe and Paul Chambers were for the late ‘50s hard bop scene.

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly. You can't study the style without those two. Incredible contributions to music.

@lqr824

5 жыл бұрын

I listened to a LOT of Sly and Robbie. Without dissing them, they're just two stars in a huge constellation of talent out there. I think more than musical talent the key to their career was the probably more-important skills of networking and productivity. They knew and played and recorded with everybody, which I salute, but not because they were "the" best.

"The notes don't mean a thing, if you don't know why you play" brilliant

Raid I Blues Dance by Steel Pulse!Choice to jam along with bro !!Cheers for the cool vid!

That was very informative and great. This video can change someone in reggae from zero to hero

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

binkawy Thanks...glad it helped!

Drummer from Black Roots is a great example of a mix of that three styles

Drums are the best. Thanks heaps for sharing. :D

Cool man.

Absolutely love your Reggae drum breakdown !! Love the reference to the great Robbie S & Sly !!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Christian Fraude Thanks Christian!

I appreciate you making lesson videos regarding reggae.

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

icant seeitall My pleasure my friend

Great lesson

Hey. I'm learning, I've learnt that style,I'm grateful😂😁😀😀. Well not everything, but I've picked something . thanks.

Great video- for anyone wanting to get into Reggae drumming- great references and pointers. Thanks for posting!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Bombaclaaaaaaaaaattt!!! Just kidding and thanks for the video Stephen, nuff respect for pushing the roots vibe! Your assessment of being aware of the upbeat and your hat work at 3:25 are on point.

Great video

This was really helpful. That's all I have to say

This is amazing, I grew up listening to reggae and you are really good, at drumming and teaching too!

@StephenTaylorDrums

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Rad ! Cheers fi dat !

thank you for the support Stephen..🙂🤘

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

You bet Ankur!

@Arkdrums007

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Taylor you are motivation sir..🙌👍

Thanks for this! I've recently started playing again and have been asked to do a couple reggae tunes. This has been super helpful!

@StephenTaylorDrums

5 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped Keith

@keithmeyers9566

5 жыл бұрын

Stephen Taylor I feel like I’m learning how to play all over again. It’s like I’m taking everything I knew and ignoring it. It’s hard and challenging, but I love it. Thanks for having these videos available and breaking things down to an understandable level. It makes it easier to learn (for me anyway) 🤓

Carlton Barrett, excellent. Mr one drop. Gone too soon. I saw Aston Barrett Jnr on the drums with The Wailers not so long ago with his father on bass, good night. I saw punk band Dillinger Escape Plan back when they were more hardcore and their drummer at the time Gil Sharone would throw in some reggae rhythms and fills in amongst the hardcore, seriously amazing player, very underrated. Nicely done and I like the counting showing the emphasis on the 3. Took me a while to get my head around this as 1 and 3 as a rock and punk drummer is second nature but 3 is the key :). Glad to hear Op Ivy get a name check "all I know is that I don't know nothing."

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Hefty Alan Barrett is the man...did an 8 lesson series on him on my website for the members. So much to learn. And Gil is a beast who’s really representing the development of this style. Op Ivy...Man, so much to love.

@ArkaEasyRiders

5 жыл бұрын

Gil has a reggae lesson video, titled Wicked Beatz. Not underrated AT ALL; he tours with Manson. HUGE player!

Awesome tips man, and your appreciation for the history and culture of reggae really made me a fan. Keep making great music. Cheers!

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

well said teacher Taylor

very nice for person who want to know basic reggae drum bit. thanks Stephen. and that' :-)s me

👍 I love it, Dude!

Thank you so much...! What a connoisseur.

@StephenTaylorDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Bu Tu Pai You bet

I don't always 'like' your uploads. Sometimes I forget... but I always remember the second or third time I watch ;)