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SLAP COURSE – Part 4 – Double thumb slap technique
#BASSNATION Who’s ready for some double thumb slap bass technique tips?? This is one of those techniques bass players are constantly asking about, and it really does take a lot of experience to be able to perfect and teach double thumb slap bass. In this video, I’ll show you how to manage your down and up strokes in the technique to help you conquer this technique on bass. This is one you really need to take slow and make sure your plucking/strumming hand is very accurately hitting each string on your bass to get a clean and clear sound.
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hey Daric !Thx for the lesson but can you tell me how you keep your hand position. when i do the up i can’t make my index finger move like yours.it goes twisted .and most down part i do my middle finger joint will hit the pick guard .
Daric, that’s gotta be the baddest intro ever, in a good way!! You’re awesome, love the attitude!
Thanks Daric. Please i can not get the upward slap. I think my strings are too high. Does that matter?
Hey Kofi, good question. To get that upward thump to sound exactly like the downward is almost impossible. But it is possible to get them sounding close to each other. The main reason of why that happens is because on the downward thump you’re hitting the string with the fleshy part of your thump as opposed to the upward when you’re using the top nail bed of your thumb. So it’s not going to be exact. Now as far as the string height, I don’t believe it has anything to do with that. You should be able to achieve a decent upward thump regardless. It’s hard to tell though. Would love to see a clip of you tacking this technique so I can help further. You can either upload in the forums or better yet the “video qna tab” of the top of the page. Look forward to hearing you ✌🏾
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Daric,
Awesome lesson. One question. I was watching I think it was Victor, and it sounded like the doubled thump but with the index finger coming up for a triplet. I can probably find the track. Have you seen this technique used? And if so, are there any tricks to doing it well?
Thanks so much! Jeff
https://player.vimeo.com/video/439605460
Thanks Daric! Totally get it. I’ll work on the different triplet combos you mentioned. Best! Jeff
Hey Jeff that’s awesome I’m glad this helped I will still show a demonstration video really soon of the different combinations. Happy slapping !
Hey Daric, I am brand new to slap so running through your course. Do you find it much trickier to do on your 5 string? I play 5 string with 16.5mm string spacing and have trouble hitting the strings accurately and muting without all the strings ringing out.
Hey that’s a good question. But first, 16.5? That’s pretty narrow so no wonder why you would have some issues. Usually standard for a 5 string is 18. But either way it can be tricky, I’ll show a demonstration In today’s live class. Hopefully you can make it, if not then it’s always available to rewatch afterwards
Hey Daric, yeah it’s an Ibanez and they are pretty tight. Stingrays and I believe some Warwicks have a similar spacing, they are really comfortable to play but very tricky to slap on. Sorry I missed your live session, had a hectic couple of days but will go back and watch it later. Thanks 😊
I would appreciate a lesson on how you do the Shake or a single finger trill. Thanks!
Hey Brian, Absolutely , I have before just have to find it lol. But i can’t I will gladly recreate because this question comes up often
Hey Daric, I notice you are double plucking beyond or below the neck. Is that the best position for your hand? Thanks for doing such a great job teaching us!
Hey thanks! Great question, that is usually the placement if my thumb because I’m able to get my thumb underneath the string more than being on top of the fretboard. There is more space for the thumb to get in between the strings to set up for the upstroke
Awesome lessons… !
Thanks Jelwin!