HOW TO PLAY 5 VERSIONS OF THE CUSS CUSS RIDDIM

An important part of learning the language of reggae is listening. The classic riddims have all the information you need.
Here I demonstrate 5 versions of a classic riddim played by Flabba Holt, Robbie Shakespeare, Horace Andy and Donstrumental.

[kateberry]

These are such satisfying basslines to play, and you explain them so clearly even a total beginner like me can get to grips with them. Many thanks to you, Don.

[matthewvazquez]

1-of-1, your channel has been my favorite finds over the last few years on youtube. Thank you for all the time and knowledge that you share

[drawingdownthedragons]

Drum Song riddim. I'm obsessed. So simple and so fun to play yet has so much depth. Great almost western feel. Quintessential Jackie Mittoo. Another great would be Tribal war. When the riddim rides the low end on repeat you feel it in your bones.

[DW-ojyu]

The way Robbie comes in one beat later than Flabba has such a huge impact on feel. Both are excellent, but what a difference one beat of space can make.

[dizzyness]

some fav classic riddims: answer, rougher yet, afrikan beat, entertainment, taxi, conversation, prison oval, lecturer, hi fashion... goes on and on

[micahlocilento]

Some favourite foundation riddims: throw me corn, lecturer, babatunde/created by the father, stealing, bobby Babylon, darker shade of black… to name a few

[rastanz]

Great stuff Don. The golden era of vinyl, cassette and VHS tape, what fun memories. Love your Cuss Cuss take.

[sethbrown]

I dreamed of being a reggae bassist. This channel is so much fun for me. It is DEEP. I just love the reggae bass. When I first tried to play along with reggae, I realized how the simple sounding things are not simple they are just fitting in the right space and time. Your analysis is fantastic. Much praise to you.I especially appreciate the respect that you have for all those that came before you.

[martinheath]

Thank you YouTube algo riddim! Excellent lesson 😊

[konstantinosntinas]

Thanks so much for your work brother ✌🙂
Such a blessing to be able to learn from you despite being so far.
Apart from the genuine and deep knowledge that you share, you teach very methodically and you also immerse your viewers in reggae culture like no one else.

The best !

Greetings from Greece.

[peeniewalli]

(for those under 30 y old )
Top explained why.cassette-tapes where so valueble !! I still have them.

[buzzstankos]

Thank you so much! Your version of the bass line is the best i’ve ever heard… i can’t stop playing it and stirring it up like do…. lovin’ your teaching

[claesvanoldenphatt]

I go to the library and check out cds of roots reggae. I play them on my dj double cd player and listen to two cds over and over again almost daily to learn bass lines.

[arkystarch]

Don, I enjoyed playing your version of the cuss-cuss riddim and the Robbie shakespear was most tricky but very helpful in improving and picking up my bassskil again! So cheers! Your a master and great teacher, bless up

[denislocs]

YES KING the last bassline sound good like how it drop down🔥🔥

[guilhemalandry]

Another phenomenal lesson Maestro. Once again I learn and grow. Thank you. We need more genuine and accurate content like this. Please keep it coming. As for my Riddim suggestions I’d say Cassava Piece, Movie Star and Baltimore. But there are so many more!

[fransvanoostrom]

Love your deep dives into reggae-bass. Thanks!

[danielhawley]

I love the bass videos. Keep up the good work.

Rock your bones Clinton Fearon riddim.

[Paraslider_]

So many memories with tape casette and classic stereo portables and walkman!! Same 8-10 songs all the day, yes Sir! 😂
Thank you for inspiration Don! 🎸🎼🕺💃

[klisher]

Init strange how stuff we grew up with, you got to explain what it was and how it worked when at the time we thought it was amazin. 🤣