plays the off beats, but also plays the following 16th or 8th beat on the up-stroke. Depending on the amount of swing or groove, this next secondary stab is often the 16th note sounding closer to an 8th placement in the rhythm. An example is the intro to "Stir It Up" by The Wailers. Artist and producer Derrick Harriott says, "What happened was the musical thing was real widespread, but only among a certain sort of people. It was always a down-town thing, but more than just hearing the music. The equipment was so powerful and the vibe so strong that we feel it." Reggae chords are typically played without overdrive or distortion. See also List of rhythm guitarists Flamenco guitar Steel guitar John Lennon References External links Multimedia Rhythm Guitar Lessons Jazz Guitar Rhythms Guitar performance techniques Popular music Accompaniment Guitars Rhythm and meter it:Chitarra#Chitarra ritmica