Modern version of "Slap It!" book?

[MultiScaleMale]

I like Tony Oppenheim's book, but the examples, first published in 1981, are a little dated by today's slap standard. Is there a similar but more up to date book out there? Preferably one that doesn't waste the first half of the book with "this is a quarter note, this is an eighth note".

 

[GastonD]

Anthony Vitti's Slap Bass Bible is probably what you are looking for, although I am not sure where it is available at the moment.

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

I like Tony Oppenheim's book, but the examples, first published in 1981, are a little dated by today's slap standard. Is there a similar but more up to date book out there? Preferably one that doesn't waste the first half of the book with "this is a quarter note, this is an eighth note".

How aout transcribing some of your favs??
Seems like you’re at that point.

And for sure I dont consider a “waste” showing solid basics in a instructional book.
It may not be at your “level” but some people are.
Solid fondamentals are more than essential.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

How aout transcribing some of your favs??
Seems like you’re at that point.

And for sure I dont consider a “waste” showing solid basics in a instructional book.
It may not be at your “level” but some people are.
Solid fondamentals are more than essential.

Just seems odd that as popular as slap is, there really aren’t any good books after Slap It! and it gets repetitive after awhile. I guess YouTube killed the need for written slap licks and the DVD before that.

 

[Groove Master]

Check this out: SLAP 101 (DVD incl.)

 

[Les Fret]

Just seems odd that as popular as slap is, there really aren’t any good books after Slap It! and it gets repetitive after awhile. I guess YouTube killed the need for written slap licks and the DVD before that.

I think there are plenty of slap books out there. But when you have done the basics you can figure it out and develop it further on your own without a book.

 

[BrotherMister]

Have you tried taking the Slap It! exercises into other keys?

As great as the book is, most of the exercises are written to utilise the open strings. Even just moving some of the lines up a semitone become a bit of a roast and really push you forward.

 

[Rick Penrose]

I like Tony Oppenheim's book, but the examples, first published in 1981, are a little dated by today's slap standard. Is there a similar but more up to date book out there? Preferably one that doesn't waste the first half of the book with "this is a quarter note, this is an eighth note".

Stuart Clayton has some nice slap books

 

[Les Fret]

Alex Slarevski has a DVD/book called the Slap Bass Programm. That is pretty good.

 

[Groove Master]

I like Tony Oppenheim's book, but the examples, first published in 1981, are a little dated by today's slap standard. Is there a similar but more up to date book out there? Preferably one that doesn't waste the first half of the book with "this is a quarter note, this is an eighth note".

My book Slap 101 is an extended version of Slap it. I made all the exercices in all the keys and mix all the paradiddle stuff for drummers to the next level on bass. You should really check it out.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

My book Slap 101 is an extended version of Slap it. I made all the exercices in all the keys and mix all the paradiddle stuff for drummers to the next level on bass. You should really check it out.

Not the easiest book to find.

 

[Groove Master]

Not the easiest book to find.

I know since bassbooks stopped it's only available on the editor's site. BOLDUC Sylvain - Our artists | Les Productions d'OZ

 

[enricogaletta]

I like Tony Oppenheim's book, but the examples, first published in 1981, are a little dated by today's slap standard. Is there a similar but more up to date book out there? Preferably one that doesn't waste the first half of the book with "this is a quarter note, this is an eighth note".

Slap it is a Bible to developing slab technique and I still recommend it for people are completely new to the technique.
Anyway if you would like challenge your skills and go forward, please give a check to my book "Grooving with Hybrid Techniques"
Here's some sample videos:





If you need more info just let me know.
Cheers. Enrico

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Slap it is a Bible to developing slab technique and I still recommend it for people are completely new to the technique.
Anyway if you would like challenge your skills and go forward, please give a check to my book "Grooving with Hybrid Techniques"
Here's some sample videos:

If you need more info just let me know.
Cheers. Enrico

Thanks! Just bought it on Apple Books. Did you do the soundtrack for the Sadowsky behind the scenes video? Credited as Eric Galea?

 

[enricogaletta]

Thanks! Just bought it on Apple Books. Did you do the soundtrack for the Sadowsky behind the scenes video? Credited as Eric Galea?

Yes .
Thank you so much man , I hope you will enjoy the book and if you need any help just let me know!
Ciao. Enrico

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Yes .
Thank you so much man , I hope you will enjoy the book and if you need any help just let me know!
Ciao. Enrico

I recognized your playing in about 2 seconds of watching the video above and recollecting the Sadowsky video. I believe that qualifies you to say that you have a unique style. Kudos.

 

[enricogaletta]

Oh man, thank you, I deeply appreciate it.
I think those words are one of the best compliments a musician can get !

 

[Portamenti]

Have you tried taking the Slap It! exercises into other keys?

As great as the book is, most of the exercises are written to utilise the open strings. Even just moving some of the lines up a semitone become a bit of a roast and really push you forward.

I am by no means an expert in slap… but this advice was true in my case. Playing slap in Bb or Ab or Eb force you away from open strings, so it gets your left hand into shape, as well as the right. Even just playing in A at the 12th helps you learn the nuances that need to shift in your rig by hand to keep things sounding good.

 

[Rick Penrose]

Yes .
Thank you so much man , I hope you will enjoy the book and if you need any help just let me know!
Ciao. Enrico

Enrico, where can I get a hard copy in the us? Looks very good!
Thanks Rick

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Only have had time to just briefly go over things, but great book Enrico! Exactly what I was looking for. The tab appendix would probably be helpful for most players, will it be available on Apple Books? It sucks that Bass Books shut down, I bought quite a bit from them but apparently not enough.