I am solo performer and I use this method a lot when I perform. I want to share it with you how to do it.

I will show how you can play guitar and producing rhythm beat like percussion or drum at the same time. Especially playing reggae music. You guitar must be an acoustic one - not electric.

Pick any chord to use - it doesn't matter. Or for this practice , use A-minor. Concentrate on the right hand - because you are going to 'drumming' and 'strumming' at the same time. Try to do 4/4 beat. Slowly on beat, do these below:

1. Slap or hit the neck of the guitar or on frets with the palm of your hand (right hand - see image on the right). Make sure it makes sound, like you a drummer hitting a snare.
   
2. Then, do strumming (down stroke on staccato)
   
3. Hit or slap the body of the guitar with your bottom part of your palm to produce 'Bass' sound. It depends on the guitar. You might hit random spot to find the perfect 'Punchy Bass' sound.
   

That's it. Now try to do it faster over and over. It looks simple but it can be hard when you have never done it before. But trust me you can do it within a minute. If this hub won't help, I have put How To Play Reggae Beat On Guitar - step by step video on my blog.

I know it's small tips and not for everyone, but I hope this would make you to pick up your guitar and try it.

Please do share your thought about this, I might learn from you.