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Ryan Martinie
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He uses the so-called typewriter technique also used by John Entwistle. To me it looks like a version of tapping with one hand. I think he also uses regular slap and pop as well as fingerstyle.
I believe I read in an article somewhere that the tapping technique referred to isn't for playing notes on the fretboard. You tap the strings either on or behind the last fret to get a percussive and metallic ringing type attack. A typewriter feel is a good description.
You can also hear a lot of chordal pops in their music. Being able to pluck quickly and accurately with not only one but multiple fingers is something to work on. I've been learning "Dig" off and on and one thing I've noticed is that even the intro is tricky due to having to fret and slide a simple chord. The tricky part comes from having to be very quick with the thumb on the B string while also maintaining a good leverage angle for the double-plucks on the D and G strings. You also have to be careful to mute the E and A strings slightly as you add a lot of energy and they ring out easily.
You can also hear a lot of chordal pops in their music. Being able to pluck quickly and accurately with not only one but multiple fingers is something to work on. I've been learning "Dig" off and on and one thing I've noticed is that even the intro is tricky due to having to fret and slide a simple chord. The tricky part comes from having to be very quick with the thumb on the B string while also maintaining a good leverage angle for the double-plucks on the D and G strings. You also have to be careful to mute the E and A strings slightly as you add a lot of energy and they ring out easily.
Hey, just did tons of research into this after discovering Ryan M and falling completely and utterly in love with his style a few months ago.
That particular technique is discussed in various comments for this video.
That particular technique is discussed in various comments for this video.
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this guy,
SuperGarikkk
(Incredible Warwick tones abound here!)
and this guy
this guy,
SuperGarikkk
(Incredible Warwick tones abound here!)
and this guy
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When I first came across slap bass, it was impossible for me to do. I learned how. Took patience, and practice. Now it's fun.
When I first saw this guy's technique (up close anyhow), it was about 2 1/2 minutes ago. It is impossible for me to do. I want to practice, and give my patience a workout again.
I'm not a fan of tapping for some reason, but I like this stuff.
I think Ryan is right up there in Wooten's camp, but doesn't seem to get the same recognition. It's cuz people think white men can't play bass I tell ya
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When I first saw this guy's technique (up close anyhow), it was about 2 1/2 minutes ago. It is impossible for me to do. I want to practice, and give my patience a workout again.
I'm not a fan of tapping for some reason, but I like this stuff.
I think Ryan is right up there in Wooten's camp, but doesn't seem to get the same recognition. It's cuz people think white men can't play bass I tell ya
.
I've heard Ryan tunes in 5ths as well....so when he flats a single finger across all strings he's barchording.... I'm sure that allows him to do some things with his right hand without having to make sure his left is fretting notes properly.
