Do you slap bass?

[Grueber]

Originally Posted by AuG

Slap fits in certain music, and doesn't in others. Gotta find a nice medium.....

AuG

i think slap actually can fit all types of music, when used correctly

[Nooco]

None of people I know irl can slap bass, so I just made this poll to see how usual it is. Uh pretty bad explanation :O

[guy n. cognito]

I slapped my bass this morning, but just because it was being sassy. That'll learn it!

[Woodchuck]

I don't mean to, but sometimes she don't know when to shut up! She brings it on herself.

[Sandman1278]

slap = people go holy ****! (if you can do it really fast)

[JAUQO III-X]

Hey when did they start calling it slap?I always refer to it as Thumping and Plucking.

[BillytheBassist]

Yes.

[Supertanker]

I like tasty slaps, smacks and pops, ala Nathan East. Beside I can't slap like Marcus or Victor. Yet!

SuperT

[Crazyeelboy]

Originally Posted by GarethBull

In Russia, you don't slap your bass, it slaps you!

How'd you know?

I play about 50% with my thumb and 50% with fingers, but I do add pops for accents in both styles.