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Reggae Skank

Ooh yeah mon - my man on the street wiff da beat Riaan Lion of Zion has sent me dis message
"From Wikipedia: The guitar in reggae usually plays the chords on beats two and four, a musical figure known as skank or the 'bang'. It has a very dampened, short and scratchy chop sound, almost like a percussion instrument. Sometimes a double chop is used when the guitar still plays the off beats, but also plays the following 8th beats on the up-stroke. So let's hear ye all skank, mon! Reggae time!"


So don't you tarry my brothers and sisters, have your chops ready for me by Friday Morning Jamaica standard time (or Monday noon GMT)
    I think I may battle with the beats in this one..whew.
      The drums are not difficult for me, but the bass is going to take some work.
        Oi...this is well outside my comfort zone. Maybe if I add some wacky tabbaccy..... OK just kidding. ?
          I recommend that anybody that has not played a Reggae or Ska beat before try this challenge you are guaranteed to learn a lot 8)
            I think the biggest challenge for me is going to be keeping track count down to four. I really want Guitar, bass, drums, clavi and organ...
              6 days later
              Renesongs wrote: So don't you tarry my brothers and sisters, have your chops ready for me by Friday Morning Jamaica standard time (or Monday noon GMT)
              That's 2PM SAST?

              Just got to lay my guitar track and mix.
                Sadly, I only got as far as a drum track (and not a bad one, I might add...) late last night. No time to complete my entry... :'(
                  I have only received 2 entries so far. I think we should hold over the closing date till next Monday (effectively Thursday for you working stiffs since it is the Easter weekend) What you guys say..?
                    Renesongs wrote: I have only received 2 entries so far. I think we should hold over the closing date till next Monday (effectively Thursday for you working stiffs since it is the Easter weekend) What you guys say..?
                    No!!!!! >☹ Cos as things are I stand a good chance of coming second. ?
                      ha ha,
                      Dear sirs,
                      My Entry is late cos I was getting into the spirit and, erm, kept making sarmies...

                      Regards,
                      StonovanB.

                      actually I was just super busy...
                        @giggsy actual you would have come first by default in the beginner category because the other entry was in the advanced category now you wouldn't wanted to win by default now would you :'(
                          Fine with me also, that would give me chance to finish.
                            As long as it means there will be more entries. No good extending the deadline if no-one else is going to enter.
                              Renesongs wrote: @giggsy actual you would have come first by default in the beginner category because the other entry was in the advanced category now you wouldn't wanted to win by default now would you :'(
                              Whoohoo! I'll take a win any way I can! Losers...
                                Well Mine is almost done. Thanks for postponing anyway, you'll definitely get my entry.
                                I have shades of sublime in mine. I was also playing around with different mastering effects, pity my playing leaves a lot to be desired...
                                  I am suffering from miclessness...
                                    5 days later
                                    This is still open until tomorrow right?
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