When you slap....

[damo2576]

...are you meant to have the string hit the fret or just slap it so it vibrates?

[Petebass]

Hit the fret dude. That's where the punch come from - metal hitting metal!

[nonsqtr]

Which part of slap are we talking about, popping with the thumb, plucking with the finger, or slapping with the left hand?

[Petebass]

Originally Posted by nonsqtr

Which part of slap are we talking about, popping with the thumb, plucking with the finger, or slapping with the left hand?

I'm from the "Flea school", so all of the above........