I cant slap !!..

Mods · #1 07-23-2007, 06:09 PM

Hey guys .. it's my first topic here and u i wish i can make friends here, and i hope someone can help me here !..

i'm playing bass for 7 months, and i tried slap video lessons but i couldn't do it .. can u guys give me links to slap lessons ? .. I'll be thankful.

regards,
Mohamed

elpelotero · #2 07-23-2007, 08:21 PM

there's a huge thread at the top with the info you need.

ryco · #3 07-23-2007, 09:19 PM

Yeah, definitely check out the stickie at the top of this page. Bassist4Life really put together an incredible thread at "The Slap Bass Welcome Center"!

Here is a GREAT site for all kinds of bass instruction and A LOT more

http://www.activebass.com

Homepage>see Interactive Bass Lessons>look at "8300 0n site lessons">Funk/R&B

or here's a good cheap beginning slap book/CD from Mel Bay to get started

http://www.guitarconnection.com/Merc..._Code=BASS_ALL

peace <%+

owensea777 · #4 07-24-2007, 09:32 PM

Practice practice practice. Remember that muting is just as important as playing.
I tried slapping and popping my first few months of playing. I got pretty good for a beginner, but realized that it seemed like to much work for me. I have more fun with fingerstyle.
But definately don't just give up like me if you love the sound of the big bad slap n pop!

MohawkHarry · #5 07-24-2007, 09:37 PM

Did you try the slap bass program with Alexis Sklarevski?

BassAvenger1 · #6 07-25-2007, 01:20 PM

practice, practice and practice some more. definetly check out videos on technique and talk to seasoned players. but there is no substitute for experience.

Mods · #7 07-31-2007, 05:28 PM

Thanx guyz for helping me,i didn't notice the slap thread.I will try the links too thanx ryco,and i'll practice thanx BassAvenger and owensea777.

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Originally Posted by MohawkHarry

Did you try the slap bass program with Alexis Sklarevski?

no i didnt .. i just watched a short video for him on youtube.

Linkert · #8 07-31-2007, 06:55 PM

I have played for about 3 years now and i noticed that slapping on the most cheap basses is carzy hard becouse of the hight of the strings..
Dont know what bass you have but i guss you might have a beginer bass?

savinggrace · #9 07-31-2007, 07:16 PM

Consider it a blessing in disguise???

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