Members Jim-Bass Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 I put a very short sound byte on my site as an example of slap: I'm not great at slappin', and after watching the Mark King clip from another thread, I don't know whether to do another one or not even put it on line ...this one I made up on the spot (with a drum loop)...then again I didn't want to show off or play something which either made me sound worse or put off beginners, you know. Anyway, no better way to get good feedback than to ask you guys... http://www.jimsbassplace.com/teaching_files/Slap.mp3 http://www.jimsbassplace.com/teaching_files/slap6.mp3 remember, it's meant to be short and simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumptyThumpty Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 Fonkey!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 You're better than I am at slapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted March 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 ooh, thankyou ...I might just leave it at that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 God I wish I could slap > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted March 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 ..I just tried to record another...as I was playing I thought 'wow, I am in the groove, I'll put this up!' ....but as usual I listen to the playback and the timing sounds bad...thats the thing with slapping - you get the technique:you find the notes; you play it; you hate it (repeat this process until....?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayinguy Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 whatd you record that with? the Jazz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dwalmz Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 That is very good. And quite good enough for most band situations (if that's your goal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted March 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 whatd you record that with? the Jazz? yes the jazz .... simple lines can sometimes be the best in slapping ....a simple line slapped well sounds ok; when you try too much and make mistakes those clangers are so much more noticable then during regular playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted March 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 I couldn't help doing another one - I had fun, but the recording is wishy washy http://www.jimsbassplace.com/teaching_files/slap6.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ...colin Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davis1 Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 you're great at thisgreat sense of tempo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted March 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 thanks all - I find bass players less competetive and more friendly than guitarists, there's a good commoraderie here...if I was in another forum doing the same I'd probably get comments like 'go practice' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'm trying to figure out how to work some slappin' into my band. Of course, I'd then need to learn how to slap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davis1 Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 thanks all - I find bass players less competetive and more friendly than guitarists, there's a good commoraderie here...if I was in another forum doing the same I'd probably get comments like 'go practice' I'm a guitarist Wanna fight about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted March 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'm a guitarist Wanna fight about it? no ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 no ... Quit crying emo kid! And go practice:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BEAD Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 I think they're a very reasonable representation of slap. Sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anesthesia Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 nice simple and funky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 nicesimple and funky Nice work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted March 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 Quit crying emo kid! And go practice:mad: Yes Sir ( I can boogee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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