Easy Reggae Riffs

Just to get you started folks, heres an easy riff that will get you playing about half the good reggae tunes ever written!!

 

Chord progression is C / G / Am / F

 

It sounds great if you play fretted and can shape the chords.

 

If you play fretless, try dropping the minor by not playing the top (thinnest) string - its quite passable.

 

Play around with this progression and you will easily find No Woman No Cry and loads of others.

 

Post your vids in the group when youve found a new one!

 

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Permalink Reply by c# merle on February 28, 2011 at 12:22am

i know this is on 'real guitar'(lol) but if you capo on 1st fret and play A-E-D your in reggae heaven.

sure one of you cbg masters can work it out

Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on March 14, 2011 at 2:13am
Some good stuff in there for beginners like me, the strumming and picking tips are helpful.
Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on February 16, 2012 at 1:25pm

Thanks for the video and tips, very helpful.

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