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Reggaeton Beat Sequencing with a Korg Triton Keyboard

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Music tips for sequencing Reggaeton beats on a Korg Triton Studio keyboard, including tips and techniques, in this free online instructional video about musical instruments taught by expert Ryan Larson.

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Summary: In the 1990's, Reggaeton music became popular in the Latin cultures, especially among teenagers and young adults, blending the influences of Jamaican and island sounds with traditional Latin and Cuban flair. Taking the dance beats from hip-hop and rap together with Jamaican dance hall music, the style has crossed borders and boundaries to become one of the fastest growing emerging genres in the music world. Though primarily popular with teens, Reggaeton is spreading like wildfire across radio stations everywhere, as young and old alike tap their fingers and toes along with the infectious beats.

In this free online music lesson, learn how to sequence Reggaeton beats on a Korg Triton keyboard. Expert Ryan Larson will explain the basic sequencing process step by step, including how to use samples, setup and create loops, choose and add effects to tracks, record instruments like a thumping bass drum, crisp hi hat cymbals, tight snare hits, and other percussion, add bass lines, keyboard melodies and horns, how to mix tracks, and even how to play the sequencer for a live performance.

Take your love of Reggaeton music one step further and learn how to make your own today!

About the Expert

Expert: Ryan Larson is a young jazz composer whose teaching technique focuses on the basics of music theory in all twelve keys. When applying his twelve-key technique to understanding the logic behind reading and improvising over the harmonic series, students can learn every basic chord just by running one song through all twelve keys.

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