Reggae and Dub Heardle
Guess reggae songs from a one-second intro. You get six guesses, and every miss unlocks a little more.
- Typical tempo
- 68 to 82 BPM
- Peak eras
- 1970s and 1980s
- Songs
- 100+
- Related styles
- Roots Reggae, Dub, Dancehall
Featured artists
Meet the artists behind this genre’s catalog and put your ear to their signature sound.
Reggae king
Bob Marley
9 songs in this catalog
Reggae scion
Damian Marley
5 songs in this catalog
Modern reggae breakout
Koffee
8 songs in this catalog
Ska-rocksteady pioneer
Desmond Dekker
8 songs in this catalog
Dancehall hitmaker
Sean Paul
8 songs in this catalog
Dancehall pop king
Shaggy
9 songs in this catalog
Reggae film star
Jimmy Cliff
8 songs in this catalog
Roots-reggae militant
Peter Tosh
8 songs in this catalog
Reggae-pop crossover band
UB40
8 songs in this catalog
Dancehall heavyweight
Shabba Ranks
8 songs in this catalog
Reggae-groove hitmakers
Inner Circle
6 songs in this catalog
Roots-dancehall giant
Buju Banton
8 songs in this catalog
How to master Reggae Heardle
Jamaican musical tradition characterized by rhythmic accents on off-beats, prominent sub-basslines, and spacious dub tape delays.
Tempo and meter
Reggae sits at 68–82 BPM with a relaxed, off-beat feel.
Signature instruments
Offbeat guitar/organ chop, deep melodic bass, and rim-shot snare.
Harmony and structure
Off-beat chord chops on beats 2 and 4 with One Drop drum rhythm.
Mix and production
Space Echo delays, spring reverb on snares, and heavy bass boost.
Your first second
Listen for the off-beat guitar chop or heavy bass line in the opening. For more practice, try the song recognition guide or the winning strategies guide.