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[simonsaysred]

Hey guys, I'm playing in a pit band for the musical Footloose, and I came across this:

There is some slap in the score; does this mean I'm just supposed to improvise? Thoughts??

 

[Journey55]

Maybe you play with your thumb as opposed to index and middle fingers?

 

[Warfender]

I woyld say just slap with thumb.