Slap bass by Wooten

stevo · #1 02-11-2005, 10:54 AM

I saw Victor at a couple of shows, and I listened to his albums relentlessly, and I can still never seem to get his technique down tap. i even went to his site, and lessons, but it seems very difficult to understand (exp. Classical Thump: passed the eighth notes; the first song on disc two live in America) so i'm sure someone besides Wooten has this technique down, can I get some advise?

Only · #2 02-11-2005, 11:15 AM

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**IvanMike** · #3 02-11-2005, 11:25 AM

i dunno. i'm a terrible slapper myself.
i've sen him twice and the amazing thing is how little his hand actually moves. (i'm sure lots of other greats have the same tecnique)
me? i always look as though i'm trying to beat a mackerel to death on my fingerboard.

Cacklingjackyl · #4 02-11-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by stevo

I saw Victor at a couple of shows, and I listened to his albums relentlessly, and I can still never seem to get his technique down tap. i even went to his site, and lessons, but it seems very difficult to understand (exp. Classical Thump: passed the eighth notes; the first song on disc two live in America) so i'm sure someone besides Wooten has this technique down, can I get some advise?

He friend and bass tech (Anthony Wellington) gives online slap lessons at www.musicdojo.com. If you've got the $ and time, it's worth it. Slap 2 is definately an eye-opener.