“You have to put in the time,” says Ernest Ranglin about how he developed into such an eloquent guitarist – and the 82-year-old legend knows a thing or two about what it takes to become a master.

This story originally appeared in the Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 edition of the. Susanville singer/songwriter Brian Taylor ...

In this lesson, we're going to look at how the reggae style has influenced mainstream pop artists. The Clash and The Police fused punk and reggae together with much success back in the late 1970s and ...

If ever there was a “once in a blue moon” concert, it was Saturday night’s show at Nectar by Jamaican guitar legend Ernest Ranglin. The club billed the night as Ranglin’s first Seattle appearance, but ...

A VETERAN American musician is teaching the rudiments of reggae rhythm guitar through online company Guitar Control. Jimmy Dillon, an accomplished guitarist, says his lessons focus on a basic pattern ...

"Those three notes in Peaches: you do those three notes and it's instantly identifiable" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. As bass ...

This is the fifth in a series of interviews with Jamaican musicians. Since making his recording debut as a teenager in 1968, Earl “Chinna” Smith has played countless sessions and been on numerous ...

In this video, learn how to turn your guitar into a reggae drum set. The tutorial includes insights on using an Ovation guitar, which is especially great for percussion. Blast at a Tennessee ...