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Post subject: Why does my slap sound terrible?!
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:20 am
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Im really frustrated at playing slap, ive seen all of the video lessons but i still cant get it right. Can anyone help me!!!!


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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:03 am
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Keep practicing.

That's the solution to virtually all tone problems.


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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:01 am
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Have you tried to ask for somebodys help! it helps having someone close to us that nows, they can give you, tips and advices to better sound!


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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:50 am
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In terms of tone my fave slap tone is lots of bass and treble with low mids.

OR the complete opposite :D

Like has been said, it's all practice, especially if it's a technique problem.


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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:32 am
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is the problem with the sound coming out of the speakers or is it with your playing technique? Players who slap/pop tend to use a bit of compression and often use 10" speakers for tighter attack. Also, solid state or digital amps often work better for this style because they tend to have quicker response times than tube amps.
Technique is a harder subject to decipher without actually seeing you play. The thumb attack usually needs to take place at or near the end of the fingerboard (I've always liked using a JBass and thumbing it the area of where the 24th fret would be to get a little extra harmonic zing on the open notes). Bass height and arm angle on the thumb/pop hand is critical too. Many players play with that forearm nearly parallel to the strings which can allow for what I've seen as more articulate playing (softer touch) whereas a steeper arm angle, say 45 degrees or so allows for a more percussive attack that adds power but may sacrifice clarity in your playing. Try it all. You may find a new and better way and produce an instructional video for the masses. Foe a good video, check out John Patitucci's early videos where he covers a whole gamut of styles.


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Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:50 pm
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keep practicing. also you could go to the closest music shop and get someone to show you the proper way.


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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:26 am
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My hardest thing for me is to mute the non-playing strings.

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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:11 pm
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how high do you have your strings?


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Post subject: Try hitting string softer
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:09 pm
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Tone it down... try not to hit so hard... then hit progressively harder until you get the desired effect. In other words =keep practicing.- MG5


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