6/04/2023

Exploring Reggae Guitar Tuning and Techniques

What are the most common reggae guitar tuning? The most common guitar tuning used in reggae music is standard tuning, also known as EADGBE, where the strings are tuned to the following notes from low to high:


E - A - D - G - B - E





However, reggae guitarists often employ a technique called "skanking" or "upstrokes," where they strum the chords on the offbeat. This rhythmic style creates the distinctive reggae sound. While the tuning remains the same, the emphasis on the offbeat strumming pattern gives reggae its unique feel.






To practice these techniques what better than to do it with this list of easy reggae songs:


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