Variations 3 and 4 are not commonly used by Ska and Rocksteady, but they work well with other rhythms such as One Drop, Rockers, and Steppers. On counts 2 and 4, the majority of the time, they are played with a light accent. The hi-hat is one of the most important parts of the kit because it dictates tempo and groove. It could be used as a standard rock-ballad beat, just double the count (the count, not the speed). The rhythm of the rocker can be explained and felt in a variety of ways. Carlton Barrot, the drummer from Bob Marley’s band The Wailers, instantly recognized the roots-reggae rhythm of ‘one drop’. This order is subtly flipped in Rocksteady, and the organ doubles occasionally. In Ska, the following beats are played with an upstroke followed by a downstroke. Jamaica’s ska comes in two varieties: straight-up Jamaican ska (with swing and big-band influences) and later-developed British “Two-Tone” ska. The grooves are defined by a variety of small details and variations, which presents a challenge. Playing tight, authentic reggae grooves can be a little more difficult than you might think.
If you want to learn more about the “money beat,” read this article about the basic beat and other variations.
On beats 1, 3, and 4, the kick drum is played, while on beats 2 and 4, the snare drum is played. As with the “rockers” beat, the money beat is the Jamaican beat.
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