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How do you play the C Major Scale on guitar?

Aaron Asghari
Reggae Guitar Instructor
Aaron Asghari is a Professional Guitarist and the lead guitarist of The Ghost Next Door. He received his degree in Guitar Performance from the Guitar Institute of Technology program in Los Angeles. In addition to writing and performing with The Ghost Next Door, he founded Asghari Guitar Lessons, where he was the primary guitar instructor for many years.

Aaron Asghari

Reggae Guitar Instructor

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A basic C Major scale is played starting at the third fret of the A strong, the fifth fret on the A string, and the second, third and fifth fret on the D string. Finally, the second, fourth, and fifth fret on the G string.

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Is the band Madness reggae?

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No; while their rhythm style might seem close to reggae music, they are typically categorized as a ska band.

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What is Caribbean music called?

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Reggae is one style of music that originated in the Caribbean, though calypso, ska, meringue, shanto and mento are just a few of the other many musical styles with Caribbean origins. Each island has its own distinct sound(s).

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How many beats per minute is reggae?

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Reggae music can vary based on song choice or the artist's preferred tempo, but it's usually about 100 bpm (but can range from 80 - 110 bpm).

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How many types of reggae music are there?

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There are pretty much unlimited types of reggae, but the most popular types include Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae Rock, and Reggae Fusion.

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What came first ska or reggae?

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Reggae is the one that came first. But it has inspired ska, so the two are connected.

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