How to start slap bass

B-man 08 · Not So Newbie Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 7

How do I go about starting slap bass?
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confusedqueen · Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 9:20 pm Post subject:

thats a secret

well its not , i just dont know, and ive not managed to do it (so far!!!!

enlighten us.

Neil Gray · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:57 pm Post subject:

Go for a hunt in the technique forums. I know I have answered this same question about 4012 times.
You'll find all you need to know by having a read.
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B-man 08 · Not So Newbie Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 7

Thanks for the tip Neil Gray. I kinda found that out after I posted that
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confusedqueen · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:12 am Post subject:

ok then. sounds like a plan and a half.

Neil Gray · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:02 pm Post subject:

It is, Confused one. It is.
There is gold in these halls of bassdogs. One just has to keep there eyes open...

But seriously, the knowledge someone can pick up here just by reading all the posts that have gone before is worth a fortune if you were to pay for it in lessons. Makes me think that maybe I should donate to such a community that allows people the chance to learn some stuff about things!
(Just gotta wait until the credit card works again!)
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SkipII · Newbie Alert Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Posts: 4

bcf717 · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:43 pm Post subject:

Go to the top of this here page and click the "search" icon. Then type "slap" into the keyword box. All threads related to slap bass will show. Very Happy

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edkellett · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:30 am Post subject:

No That is not great... you get all sorts of topics...

Does anyone know exactly where the articles are about starting the technique of slap Bass...

Thanks in advance[/quote]

Low E Louie · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:09 am Post subject:

OK...

Write the following in the search box

slap slapping bass

Choose "search for all terms"

Click "search"

30 matches.
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FunkDoctorK · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 5:00 pm Post subject:

all i did was sit and watch the janet jackson velvet rope tour over and over...

just watch people play. i kinda wish i had watched victor wooten when i was starting though, i wouldnt be trying to change technique now.

thats all i have, just watch people play, its way easier than listening to what people have to say.
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Low E Louie · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:31 pm Post subject:

Hey you guys !!

I found this video on Google with some guy named Josh slapping. He is not so insanely fast, so you can actually see how he is doing it. Take a look!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9178560788325866401
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Neil Gray · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:48 am Post subject:

Josh has good technique!
But I would add that the groove is the most important part of any bass playing. Does it make you foot tap?
I couldn't care less how fast someone is, as long as my foot taps and my head starts moving with the groove, then the bass player has done his job. And I don't just say that lightly. I can slap hemi-semi-demi quavers without raising a sweat, but would trade it all for being able to groove 100% of the time!
Find the groove, then worry about the fancy stuff!
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