How to play slap/pop bass?

JamminFo20 · #1 03-23-2006, 09:48 PM

I know the VERY basics, and can play notes by popping the string, but I would like to know more. Personal advise or a web site would help a lot.

JimmyM · #2 03-24-2006, 01:26 AM

Get the book "Slap It" by Tony Oppenheim.

Jayb118 · #3 03-24-2006, 04:09 AM

I find slap and pop easiest to to play by having my right hand near the bridge pickup and slapping somewhere in between the two and then pop using my little finger i find there is less hand movement that way.

rascals · #4 06-13-2008, 06:26 AM

there are some good books and dvd's on slap and pop like slap bass "the ultimate guide
put out by hal leonard you will usallyfind that they are vague on some points............................................ ...Rich

mothmonsterman · #5 06-13-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Get the book "Slap It" by Tony Oppenheim.

greatest book in the history of bass playing IMO.

gre107 · #6 06-13-2008, 07:59 AM

Anthony Wellington (Vic Wooten's bass player) does a class (3 actually beginer, intermediate and advanced) at the Music Dojo.

There are videos of each lesson along with notation. The url is: http://www.musicdojo.com/

I highly recommend it if you want to get into slap or learn more. You will save a ton of time.

Peace,

Gerry

fountain boy · #7 06-13-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Get the book "Slap It" by Tony Oppenheim.

AMEN

ryco · #8 06-13-2008, 09:05 PM

Another good book for basic beginning slap technique is "Slappin': A Complete Study..." by Marc Ensign. Cheap. Easy read

There is also this thread over here in the "Technique" Forum you may want to check out! Lotsa vids and advice! Free!