2 handed tapping question

[Ergodynamite]

Ok, there is a tapping part in one of our songs that the guitarist does. If I want to do it on bass its, left hand 5th fret on A, while tapping the 8th fret with the right hand. Then 6 on a A,while tapping on 9. My question is, if I where to do 2 handed tapping, what frets would I play?

[mikerophone]

What is 2 handed tapping? you described using both your right and left hands. I'm confused.

[Ergodynamite]

yea, that is a bit confusing. By 2 handed tapping I mean using both hands to tap notes. Right now I use my fretting hand to hold down the note, while my right hand taps a note. I guess this would be a better example

YouTube - Flight Of Neptune - Two Handed Tapping on Bass

I know the notes will change, Im just not sure what they'll be

[oniman7]

Two hand tapping is a technique to play notes. Switching from one hand to two doesn't change the notes, it changes how you play them. Maybe ask your guitarist what he's playing?

[Ergodynamite]

I think i might have an understanding how it might be done now. iirc, the guitarist plays 8 and 11, then 9 and 12 all on Eb. The way he does it is, he keeps the 8th fret, fretted while tapping the 11with his right hand, then the same for 9 and 12. I play 5 and 8, then 6 and 9 on Ab. If I try to do it that way, it doesn't sound clear. Would it be better if I hammered the 5th fret(left hand), then hammer/pull the 8th fret with my right hand and just back and forth?

[Jazz Ad]

It sounds much more convenient to do with one hand, hammer 5-6 with pointer then pull off 8-9 with ring.

[Ergodynamite]

Yea, that could work. I'll give it a try

[ga_edwards]

Originally Posted by Ergodynamite

I think i might have an understanding how it might be done now. iirc, the guitarist plays 8 and 11, then 9 and 12 all on Eb. The way he does it is, he keeps the 8th fret, fretted while tapping the 11with his right hand, then the same for 9 and 12. I play 5 and 8, then 6 and 9 on Ab. If I try to do it that way, it doesn't sound clear. Would it be better if I hammered the 5th fret(left hand), then hammer/pull the 8th fret with my right hand and just back and forth?

It could be sounding unclear because you're tapping on quite low notes. Try an octave or two higher. I personally prefer the sound of single string tapping higher on on the G string.