slap technique

  1. jdh3000

    Double Bass What is this slap technique called?

    While the typical slap technique among rockabilly players pull the strings and popping the fingerboard, however there’s another lighter style that where the fingers Just pluck the string normally and slap back down without popping, but it gives a little clicking sound.
  2. jdh3000

    Slap not the same live.

    I used to never been good at slapping, but always liked it. A while back I decided to spend more time on my technique. I have some decent riffs to work off of and would like to inject them in certain songs live just to add a bit to some funk style tunes and taking a solo. In my practice room...
  3. Linzy

    New here and new to bass playing..

    Hello all, I’ve just started playing the bass and have a lovely fender mex jazz and a fabulous mark bass amp. I’m really musical and play by ear mostly. I’m trying to learn slap specifically but I can’t get my fingers to pop the strings..just does not sound right. I’ve been looking at you tube...
  4. SpaghettiBass

    Slapping an electric bass without the amp: how should it sound?

    Hello guys! This is my first post here and I already have a question about the "slap" technique (which really intrigues me and seems fundamental to me). But first, here's some info that might orient you in your comprehension of my problem: I play a four-string Squier jazz bass, the strings are...
  5. T

    (slap bass)when slapping through the string which way should my thumb be pointing

    hey guys if you could help me i would really appreciate it. my finger nail on my thumb points away from the bass when i play slap is this normal?.
  6. Freaking Freak

    Tips on what effects to use on slap bass?

    Hey there, I'm very much curious on how to get a good slap bass sound using effects pedals, I tried using my own effects chain using my zoom b1on on my bass cover natural by imagine dragons but I'm clueless on how it sounded or does the sound even make sense?! Please suggest me on what effects...