Recent content by malukopower

oh, yes, i meant that as a way to avoid the spotify/youtube business model and financing them, but still be able to listen and discover almost any music available on the internet. to support the artist directly I opt to buy records on Bandcamp Friday or straight from the band, as well with...

if you know what I mean, you can use alternatives to listen to youtube or spotify without ads.

just adding that when muting the E string and strumming the higher ones, sometimes I use my thumb from fretting hand to mute it. it may seem uncomfortable but since I play hard it is helpful, especially when playing standing. something like this guy plays the main riff from holiday in cambodia:

Adding to the discussion, how do you guys specifically do the thumb? I feel that I can get a much more clearer and loud sound when resting my thumb on the string below right after the strike. But when I try just to bounce my thumb on the string I'm slapping, I can't get that great slap sound...

hell yeah, definitely Sandman should be mentioned. Also Joe Lally and Billy Gould.