Little slap dilemma

[Timbo]

Alright I'm just starting to learn slap. I have a 5 string bass. The dilemma is for some reason it is extremely hard for me to thump the g d a strings like I always end up hitting a wrong string and even if the string is muted ( and its harder for me to mute 3+ strings, maybe just playing more and getting my hand to turn rubber will help? ) I get unwanted noises.. So usually I try to just pop those strings but sometimes its like t p t t p p p p t. and it sounds bad because of the excesse of highs. So anyone know any excercises or suggestion help make it easier for me to hit those strings?

[Adam Barkley]

Practice slapping the D and G strings?

Seems like you have the basics, now you just need to practice more.

Try slapping scales, do that until all the notes sounds even.

[Timbo]

mm.. k.. thanks for teh advice.

[CJK84]

Timbo,

Minimize the range of motion of your slapping hand.

The smaller the range of motion, the less likely you'll be "off target" when attempting to strike a particular string.

When I started slapping, I used a lot of motion thinking that I had to hammer down on the string like a modern-day John Henry!

Hitting lighter, with less motion, has helped my consistency and accuracy.

Good luck.