Throughout the songs in Level 1, you’re going to be working on all of the basics of proper hand placement for plucking and fretting, essential muting techniques, dialing in great tone and getting consistent sound, tips on groove and locking in with a band, and much more. All these aspects of learning the bass are crucial for building your skill and musicianship from the ground up... And of course, you’ll get all of that by learning the song St. Lucia. But what makes this song choice unique is having the chance to dip your toes into a style of music called reggae. This genre was born out of the island of Jamaica, and while it’s most famous artists are probably Bob Marley & the Wailers and Toots & the Maytals, reggae left a deep impression on rock artists as well, having influenced bands like the Police and the Clash. Check it out!