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cool that somebody actually noticed. from what ive seen people say on boards it`s " out of time picking "
. good example here on sixtuplets ala wootens classical thump:[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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cool that somebody actually noticed. from what ive seen people say on boards it`s " out of time picking "
. good example here on sixtuplets ala wootens classical thump:[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
I find for the faster riffs I can either use all 4 fingers or a: double thump, pluck, pluck. for speed. or an open hammer double thump, pluck, pluck to mix it up a bit.
I usually use the double thumping for whenever I play something classical/bach(ish) though
I usually use the double thumping for whenever I play something classical/bach(ish) though
Yea,when I get bored or my wrist starts to hurt I play DT.Its interesting using such a technique on Wiplash. 
But I don't think DT's best use is in metal though.Its nowhere near Marcus Miller.
But I don't think DT's best use is in metal though.Its nowhere near Marcus Miller.
hi !
try this :
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=NRNMwNgYqvI
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=WOtITa_6B24
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=kU2ba-7koj0
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try this :
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=NRNMwNgYqvI
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=WOtITa_6B24
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=kU2ba-7koj0
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I will really only use it on "chuggah chuggah" kind of riffs, otherwise I'm not too fond of using it. That could be because I don't know how to use the technique so that it won't hurt my wrists though 
hmmm can you guys gimme some lessons links?
youtube stuff or something for double thumping?
thanks
youtube stuff or something for double thumping?
thanks
purduebass
\m/ Metal User \m/
Victor Wooten has an instructional video about it that is posted on youtube, easy to find.
Lots of good players out there. I never heard of that guy, thanks. He's not double thumping though. He's holding his first finger and thumb together like you would if you were holding a pick and using his finger-tip like a pick.
I've seen many players do that (maybe not as well as this guy). It does generally sound more pick-like than using the thumb IMO.
Double thumb is awesome for Metal.
Add slap+ metal, that's not bad either, better than fatty 1/8 notes, although that was Hair metal 110%.
I tried some old Maiden tunes with Double thumbing, it was Fun!
I switched over to some punk and thrash tunes, it's a lot easier and sounds really neat.
It takes awhile to get it, but it's well worth the speed gained.
It also helps to play a more chordal approach, at least for me.
Scales can be ripped off pretty quick, funk additions, metal scale renditions of funk technique, a wide range of sounds can be had and of course, you can finally out do your guitarist that has that over size ego (Every metal band has one of those).
Now work some tap in with that.
See M Manring, and Wooten and add some of scales and ideas you have about metal into the fray.
But sit down and force yourself to learn the methods/techniques and they will come, just keep after it. I recently learn it, and I cannot say how much I am pleased.
If I can, so can you. See You tube for instructions.
Another
Add some Punk drums, some metal guitar, and that's a fun time.
Regards,
Tom
Add slap+ metal, that's not bad either, better than fatty 1/8 notes, although that was Hair metal 110%.
I tried some old Maiden tunes with Double thumbing, it was Fun!
I switched over to some punk and thrash tunes, it's a lot easier and sounds really neat.
It takes awhile to get it, but it's well worth the speed gained.
It also helps to play a more chordal approach, at least for me.
Scales can be ripped off pretty quick, funk additions, metal scale renditions of funk technique, a wide range of sounds can be had and of course, you can finally out do your guitarist that has that over size ego (Every metal band has one of those).
Now work some tap in with that.
See M Manring, and Wooten and add some of scales and ideas you have about metal into the fray.
But sit down and force yourself to learn the methods/techniques and they will come, just keep after it. I recently learn it, and I cannot say how much I am pleased.
If I can, so can you. See You tube for instructions.
Another
Add some Punk drums, some metal guitar, and that's a fun time.
Regards,
Tom
Guys, I dont play heavy metal, but incorporating some of the techniques of old skool funk bass make great sense. I use a few in the "light" rock we play, and double thumbing is defintely one of them.
Really glad to hear of folks experimenting with this, as I can "hear" great slap bass lines in many metal songs. Hell, I slap some Sabbath. Properly, with precise timing and articulations!
Please remember, slap bass is about timing the articulations; you're "drumming" and "bassing" at the same time. It's not just a "sound" , its a feel, and the feel part is the "drumming" part. You should "feel" a stronger pulse to the song when you slap on it, if you dont, then slap might not be the right technique to use in that instance.
I'm dyin' to use that Doug calls "rustling" in a heavy beat song. Great speed with this technique. But more for lead-ins, and transitions out...
Now. go FUNK IT UP!
Peace. Out.
Really glad to hear of folks experimenting with this, as I can "hear" great slap bass lines in many metal songs. Hell, I slap some Sabbath. Properly, with precise timing and articulations!
Please remember, slap bass is about timing the articulations; you're "drumming" and "bassing" at the same time. It's not just a "sound" , its a feel, and the feel part is the "drumming" part. You should "feel" a stronger pulse to the song when you slap on it, if you dont, then slap might not be the right technique to use in that instance.
I'm dyin' to use that Doug calls "rustling" in a heavy beat song. Great speed with this technique. But more for lead-ins, and transitions out...
Now. go FUNK IT UP!
Peace. Out.
T
Tired_Thumb
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Hey guys, I recommend checking out the "demystifying death metal techniques" stickied thread. I actually addressed this issue a couple months ago myself. I don't "double thump" persay, but I use a thumb strumming technique to get the added speed I was looking for. That said, if you guys are still interested in the act of double thumping in metal, by all means, more power to you. 
I’m laughably late to the party here if it will let me even comment... But new readers might appreciate a more recent example of a metal bassist using double thumb. Jordan Eberhardt of Scale The Summit and The Contortionist does it to great effect. Good long form play through video here of Launguage by The Contortionist.
