Tapping Help

[mrbass02]

So im starting to learn More Love by Victor wooten, which involves a lot of tapping. My problem is I just can't tap hard enough to make it be heard very well. Is it that my fingers aren't strong enough or what? If so, can i strengthen them? Ive already tried lowereing the strings and that helps, but not enough. Someone Help!

[GianGian]

A compressor usually is great help. And lowering the strings actually makes the tapping quieter because the strings hit the frets with less strength.

[jellymax]

IME , the axes set up for tapping only, have not only low action & pickups
set close to the strings, but also the string hieght at the nut is very low as well. some hand strength will also be required. turn up your amp!

[mrbass02]

lol, i only hav a 8 watt amp.
Me poor

[mrbass02]

Originally Posted by GianGian

A compressor usually is great help. And lowering the strings actually makes the tapping quieter because the strings hit the frets with less strength.

ill look into buying a compressor. Any suggestions?

[Shoot_A_Hostage]

I usually use some sort of digital help when tapping i.e. a boost of some kind.
But general finger strength si required. I think my guitarist put it best.

When I first sat down to write MY Potrait Of Tracy, I incorpated a lot of tapping. I asked my guitarist what his method to tapping was and he said to me

"By telling me yo want to tap, youre telling me yoiu want to beat the **** out of your bass."

So do it hard and with confidence, but never too hard to throw of the technique. Make sense?

[mrbass02]

Originally Posted by Shoot_A_Hostage

I usually use some sort of digital help when tapping i.e. a boost of some kind.
But general finger strength si required. I think my guitarist put it best.

When I first sat down to write MY Potrait Of Tracy, I incorpated a lot of tapping. I asked my guitarist what his method to tapping was and he said to me

"By telling me yo want to tap, youre telling me yoiu want to beat the **** out of your bass."

So do it hard and with confidence, but never too hard to throw of the technique. Make sense?

no.............

[Shoot_A_Hostage]

Originally Posted by mrbass02

no.............

lol. When you tap, make sure the notes come out loud and clear, but dont destroy your tone.

[mrbass02]

oh ok

[GianGian]

Originally Posted by mrbass02

ill look into buying a compressor. Any suggestions?

I use the Boss cs-3 without modifications. It works for me, but most people don't like it for the bass, they say it sucks low frequencies. Try reading bongomania's guides: http://www.ovnilab.com/index.shtml