how do you...

g00eY · #1 12-24-2005, 04:10 PM

slap? i can't friggin figure out what all you peoples are doing. i'm pretty sure i'll almost never use this technique in the style of music i play, but i wanna learn how to solo and stuff. and then i won't feel tarded when i go to Guitar Center to try out new stuff. any help is greatly appreciated

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whitedk57 · #2 12-24-2005, 06:23 PM

My theory is that people learn slap just because they want to be cool at the music store.

The Clap · #3 12-24-2005, 10:09 PM

Get a teacher? Check out a book? Find another bassist that will show you? Buy a Victor Wooten instructional DVD? Do a search on this forum? Slap technique isn't something that's easily or quickly explained online, do your homework! Also, don't necessarily associate slapping with soloing, because you can do whatever you want with whatever technique you please. Good luck!

Redhotbassist · #4 12-25-2005, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitedk57

My theory is that people learn slap just because they want to be cool at the music store.

Or not..

Chili · #5 12-25-2005, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitedk57

My theory is that people learn slap just because they want to be cool at the music store.

what makes u thin that?

Figjam · #6 12-25-2005, 10:29 AM

DId you read the first post? "so i dont feel tarded when i go to guitar center to try out new stuff'

Thats an awful reason to learn slap.

ANd no, its not the main reason people learn slap. I rarely slap at all when im at music stores. I think it draws unnecesary stupid attention.