Is slap bass hard to learn?
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Is slap bass hard to learn?
Slapping can be really tough for beginner bass players that want to imitate their heroes like Flea, Marcus Miller or Mark King but some of the issues are easily fixed with some simple tips.
How do you slap bass for beginners?
Flick your thumb in a smooth motion back and forth as an extension of the rotating motion in your wrist. When you play, this turning-and-flicking motion will allow your thumb to hit and bounce off the strings. This causes the strings to bounce off the bass frets, producing the “slap” sound.
How do you get better at slapping bass?
Slap Technique
- Be precise with thumb attacks.
- Only hit the string you want to sound.
- Muting strings is critical.
- Muted thumb attacks should be struck with the same intensity as sounded notes.
- Pull attacks should not be louder or more intense than thumb attacks.
How do I get better at slap bass?
Is upright bass hard?
The answer is absolutely NOT! In fact, in some ways, it is easier to start on the upright than on the electric bass. (Electric bass, with it’s fretboard simply laid out and accessible first gives the impression that it is all there for the taking… easy!)
Do you need low action to slap bass?
Low Action Action is the distance between the strings and frets and it has a huge effect on slap tone. In fact, it may be the most important factor. Lower action puts the strings closer to the fretboard, making it much easier to bounce them off the frets.
How do I get better at upright bass?
Double Bass Practice Do’s And Don’ts
- Make sure your instrument is accurately sized.
- Practice enough, but not too much.
- Practice logs keep you on task.
- Make friends with the metronome.
- Maintain accurate tuning.
- Make time for improvisation.
Can bass players play upright bass?
More and more, it is expected that bassists are competent on both Electric and Upright bass. Although some players begin their bass study on the Upright and then “find” the Electric later, many more of us begin playing Upright only after having some degree of facility on the Electric.
Are active basses better for slapping?
Having high action on your bass will make slapping more difficult and produce a less desirable sound. Slapping also becomes more difficult on basses with strings that are old or too thick. So you can slap any bass, but I can tell you from experience that not all of them are going to sound great.
