Beginner slap and pop songs

[Corona_Clyde]

Anybody got any songs that involve slapping and popping that are not too difficult?

[morf]

Start with basic stuff, look for the slap/pop riff in Can't Stop and Aeroplane by RHCP for example.

[Grueber]

you might want to check out RHCP's version of "Higher Ground" while your at it. Also "Take the Power Back" by Rage Against the Machine

[Vandelay]

You could go back to the original source: Sly and the Family Stone's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)". It's not too tough.

[Bassist_Ben]

Rollercoaster of love- RHCP
or love rollercoaster- RHCP

duno which ones the real song, but VERY SIMPLE slapping/popping.

Cheers, BEN>

[Corona_Clyde]

Thanks to everyone that posted!

[rylche]

Speaking of basic slap/pop lines, what would you guys recommend for a more intermediate slap/pop line?

Thanks in advance.

[morf]

If you want to take your slapping further, I recommend getting the book Slap It! It will give you tons of real funky ideas.

[XansNiceSweater]

Higher Ground is the first one that everyone learns.
More intermediate? Hmm.
Golden Boy, by Primus.

[Dice!]

whats the secret of keeping you index finger in place...
I have tried learning slapping ang popping some now but everytime my index finger starts to plug the string more than pop it..

[labgnat]

antipop is pretty easy, and powermad, both by primus off the antipop cd

[morf]

Originally Posted by Dice!

whats the secret of keeping you index finger in place...
I have tried learning slapping ang popping some now but everytime my index finger starts to plug the string more than pop it..

Make sure all of your fingers are sort of closed up, with the thumb sticking out, then to pop, grab the string with the index, and spin your wrist away from it in a circular motion.

[Dice!]

Originally Posted by morf

Make sure all of your fingers are sort of closed up, with the thumb sticking out, then to pop, grab the string with the index, and spin your wrist away from it in a circular motion.

Ok, thanks have to try learn that.
Is it bad to start learn slapping and popping with 5 string bass or should I learn it with my 4 string ?

[morf]

IMO you should learn with whatever you feel most comfortable. If you're used to your 5, then thats the way to go.

[Dice!]

I'm more comfortable playing my 5 strings bass as it is much lighter to play than my old 4 string Ibanez... So I think I will try learning it with my 5 string Yamaha..

[morf]

Go for it, best of luck to you

[Monomer]

Originally Posted by morf

If you want to take your slapping further, I recommend getting the book Slap It! It will give you tons of real funky ideas.

highly recomended.

[diechris]

Originally Posted by rylche

Speaking of basic slap/pop lines, what would you guys recommend for a more intermediate slap/pop line?

Thanks in advance.

that line in aeroplane - rhcp would woke maybe? i think any of flea's stuff would be good from beginer to intermediate

[Grueber]

Originally Posted by diechris

that line in aeroplane - rhcp would woke maybe? i think any of flea's stuff would be good from beginer to intermediate

try "coffee shop" too

[morf]

Flea's lines are pretty simple IMO, if hes already been slapping for a few months he wont have any problem with them. Intermediate level stuff is a notch harder, with alot more hammer on/pull offs/mute on slap/pop on octave at high speed kinda thing.

Dont think being able to play Flea's lines makes you a good level slapper, there is stuff much much harder to play, Flea's stuff is really (IMO anyway) beginner level lines, they sound good because he has great technique and they work real well with a more aggressive slap style, but for the more funky/groovy fills you'll need to try harder stuff.