Brad and I studied upright (classical!) bass from the same teacher in Detroit. We ended up going to University of Miami together, too. Check out the video he sent me recently, which I posted on the "Spotlight" page of my website:
I'm not into tapping either, but he uses it very well to fit the song.
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I think the main reason it works is because he is basing his performance on a great composition, Spain. To be true to that tune, you have to come correct.
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