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Double Stops

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Double stops are two notes - any two notes - played simultaneously. Whilst it is not uncommon for bass guitarists to play chords, double stops are useful in that they can often achieve the desired chordal effect, but with fewer notes.

Double stops can be performed with any technique and are by no means limited to slap bass. In the exercises in this chapter, we will be performing double stops by popping them. This will usually be done with the first and second fingers of the picking hand.

You can learn more about using double stops in the Slap Bass – Intermediate Level video course, which you can find HERE. Don't forget to hit the Download Resources button above to receive the PDF worksheet and audio files that accompany these lessons.

This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

Exercise #53

This exercise opens with a double stop: a G and a D popped on the top two strings. The G here functions as the minor third of the Em7 chord, while the D is the minor seventh.

Exercise #54

In this exercise the double stop in the first bar consists of the thirteenth (G#) and minor third (D) of the Bm13 chord.

Exercise #55

In this exercise, double stops are popped on the top two strings whilst the thumb slaps a rhythmic line on the open A-string. These double stops suggest simple chord movements over the A pedal tone.

Exercise #56

In this exercise the double stops are octaves. As these notes are played on the A and G-strings, it is recommended that you pop them with the first and third fingers.

Exercise #57

In this exercise you are required to pop three notes using the thumb, first and second fingers.

Exercise #58

This exercise expands upon some of the ideas used in Exercise #53.