when plucking w/ slap

[ImaStupidBaby]

when you are "popping" a string, should you alternate between the index and middle fingers?

[stingray96191]

I wouldn't. But that doesn't mean you can't.

[stedtale]

You could, sure, especially if you are doing this:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...03705&q=wooten


Do whatever works for you.

[ImaStupidBaby]

Originally Posted by stedtale

You could, sure, especially if you are doing this:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...03705&q=wooten


Do whatever works for you.

yeah, thats what i'm building to. im not too great at basic slap, so i figure i should start simpler.

[stedtale]

Originally Posted by ImaStupidBaby

yeah, thats what i'm building to. im not too great at basic slap, so i figure i should start simpler.

I do use both fingers if I am popping two strings, either both at the same time or one right after the other. But I usually don't "pop" one string twice in a row with the same finger. I only do the doulbe finger pop want a flam, either w/ notes, or ghostnotes.

But, I'm a pretty basic popper, I do more slap when I'm slapping and less popping. I use my thumb on all strings, that sound fits more with the style I play when the ocasion to use slap comes up, which for me is seldom.