Beginner Ska,

[Harper Only]

sorry if i posted this in the wrong topic, but anyways.

Could anyone suggest some easy ska songs?

I know how to play barre cords, but my upstroke isnt very good.

[GreyHam]

its not about your upstroke,but about your timing. just about all ska music is played on the off-beat (ie not with the click of the metronome, but inbetween clicks)

[Vanhalen234]

A lot of ska songs are easy, maybe Common Rider. Try Classics Of Love, it's not exactly ska buts it has mos of the basics and can get you started.

[Aes820]

40 Ounces to Freedom by Sublime is very easy, a great starting point., it's like G, C, D over and over. With a nice smooth and relaxed rhythm.

Beer by Reel Big Fish would be a good second step.
Am, F, C, G. A bit faster and a more complex rhythm. A little solo and lead guitar break here and there to keep you on your toes.

Superman by Goldfinger is a good one too. It combines once again a more complex rhythm and faster chord changes.

Also try:
Vixen by Millencolin.
All Outta Angst by NOFX.
Hey Ska by the Suicide Machines (or Area 7).
The Impression That I Get by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
What Happened to You by The Offspring.

Keep at it and you'll get it.
Have fun.