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Warwickthumb
11-30-2001, 10:16 AM
I was looking at the transcription for the song Stomp by The Brothers Johnson. In the bass solo section, its says to use a Fretboard hand slap. I've heard of this, but I've never really seen it done. Some help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Joe

JMX
11-30-2001, 01:08 PM
Usually I do it like this:

Slap all strings with your straightened left-hand fingers (at least two to avoid harmonics). Keep the fingers a little curved in order to hit all strings simultaneously.

Hope it helps.

Warwickthumb
11-30-2001, 05:40 PM
Hey thanks! I know what your talking about. I've used that before, just didnt know it was called.
Joe

TooFunkToDrunk
11-30-2001, 10:58 PM
isn't that called a "fla"? Or is that something completely different?