Is slapping bass hard?

Slapping can be really tough for beginner bass players that want to imitate their heroes like Flea, Marcus Miller or Mark King but some of the issues are easily fixed with some simple tips.

Is slap bass difficult?

Slap bass isn't too difficult, but I would recommend starting slap bass on a 4 string bass instead of a 6 string. Do you have to have slap strings to play slap bass, or do they just sound better? Yes. Slap bass is a technique that requires you to slap the strings.

Does slapping a bass hurt?

Dont worry it wont put any hurt on the bass. The worst thing you can do is break a string from popping. Fret wear is probably still the same, but if you have stainless steel frets you dont have to worry at all.

How long did it take for you to learn slap bass?

It should take you about six months to be able to play the bass guitar comfortably. This includes being able to play scales and basic bass lines with proper fingering. But to truly master the bass, it could take years of steady practice, maybe even a lifetime.

Can you slap every bass?

In general, you can slap any bass guitar. However, not all basses produce the type of sound associated with slap bass. Having high action on your bass will make slapping more difficult and produce a less desirable sound. Slapping also becomes more difficult on basses with strings that are old or too thick.

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What bass is best for slapping?

How do I get better at slap bass?

How long does it take to learn the bass?

Without prior experience with another instrument and about 2-3 hours of solid practice everyday, it should take you around 6 months to learn to play the bass decently (at a beginner level). After about a year, you'll reach the 'advanced beginner' level.

Can you slap on a fretless bass?

Of course, you can play slap bass with a fretless model but it doesn't quite sound right. The classic 'slap' sound is created by the strings clattering against the frets, and since a fretless bass doesn't have any, the strings are just slapping against the wood of the fretboard.

Is P bass good for slapping?

You might like the sound or you might hate it, but either way, its character comes from where the pickup is placed. The rest of the bass is essentially identical to a J or MM or anything else - you can slap whatever you want. Ignoring tone, the P slaps just as well as any other bass.

What does slap bass sound like?

The "slap" involves the bassist whacking the bony part of their thumb against the strings, close to the neck of the guitar. When "popping", the player will wrench the played string or strings away from the guitar and let it twang hard against the fretboard upon release.

Are bassists failed guitarists?

This is somewhat connected to the myth above. While there are some bass players who transitioned from guitar to bass, that doesn't mean they failed as guitar players. Some guitarists who are used to playing leads may even find it difficult to play bass.

Is bass easier than guitar?

Playing bass is not easier than playing guitar. Because bass has fewer strings than a guitar, there's a common misconception than it's automatically easier. It's not. But let's explore deeper.

Is bass guitar fun to play alone?

It's fun! It trains your ability to use spaces in a song and making solos... well thats what I get when I play alone. Choose a bass line, and try to improve by playing between notes.

Who plays a StingRay bass?

The StingRay has been a favorite of several influential bassists, some of them renowned for their slapping technique, such as Louis Johnson, Flea, Bernard Edwards and Guy Pratt. In its fretless form the StingRay helped define Pino Palladino's sound with Gary Numan from 1982 onwards and subsequently as session bassist.

Can you slap a jazz bass?

Can you slap every bass? Not exactly. You can slap the strings in the same way, it just won't make the same musically useful sound. Bass slap occurs when after being smacked by the thumb, the string hits the fingerboard and bounces off, adding a percussive effect to the note.

What bass is used in funk?

Ibanez Talman TMB100

One of the most popular entry-level basses manufactured by Ibanez. This is a really versatile guitar suitable for a lot of genres and styles, including funk and slap.

Can you slap an acoustic bass?

Compression is something that's very important with slap, and you can't have a compressed acoustic sound. If you plug the bass in, that fragile piezo pickup sound will shine through, giving perhaps the clackiest tone ever. Acoustic bass guitars are not meant for slap.

Do you need high action for slap bass?

Low Action

Action is the distance between the strings and frets and it has a huge effect on slap tone. In fact, it may be the most important factor. Lower action puts the strings closer to the fretboard, making it much easier to bounce them off the frets.