Slaping with thumb on all 4 strings is this right??

[ldarbz_bassman]

I love playing slap bass but i have formed a habit that when i play i will not pull off on the G and D strings but will slap them with my thumb. I find i can go faster and pull of cool harmonic taps with my thumb when i do it. Is this a bad habit im getting into that will work out bad for me in the long run??

[onlyclave]

I think slapping on the E or A strings is a pretty bad habit to get into also.

[WhiteKong]

I don't get it, can't you slap any string you want?

[Willy2911]

Originally Posted by WhiteKong

I don't get it, can't you slap any string you want?

Yes You CAN...

[Willy2911]

Originally Posted by ldarbz_bassman

I love playing slap bass but i have formed a habit that when i play i will not pull off on the G and D strings but will slap them with my thumb. I find i can go faster and pull of cool harmonic taps with my thumb when i do it. Is this a bad habit im getting into that will work out bad for me in the long run??

As long as it sounds cool, and you are able to mute the strings you want to, and slap the strings you want - I se no
problems.
You should however practice traditional slap and pop as well,
IMHO

[bassrique]

For example, go and check out some Marcus Miller vids on YouTube. He thumps the D and G all the time.

[ldarbz_bassman]

thanksssss