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Two-Handed Tapping Study #1

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This two-handed tapping study is an unusual piece of music in that it is played over an almost completely static tonality and doesn’t have a top line in the traditional sense. The bass is used in a highly rhythmic fashion, creating a continuous sixteenth note pulse.

For bassists who wish to learn the piece but require additional assistance with some of the techniques required, the following course (all included in the monthly subscription cost) should prove useful:

Don’t forget to hit the Download Resources button above to get the PDF transcription and audio files for this piece (available to subscribers only). The transcription is available with TAB and without, for those who wish to give their reading skills a workout.

This course is 35 MINUTES long and contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1. Intermediate Level - Two-Handed Tapping Study #1

This video is a demonstration of the piece performed on a GB Guitars Rumour bass strung with new stainless steel Rotosound strings for a bright tone.

2. Course Overview

This video gives an overview of the main challenges in this study piece. It also offers some advice for finding the right instrument and tone for lines like this.

3. A Section

This section is built around a two-handed tapping riff that clearly reflects the sound of an Em7 chord. This lesson covers bars 5-6 in the transcription.

4. B Section

This line is performed in the same manner as the line from the A section, but with the same note reiterated in each hand. This lesson covers bars 7-8.

5. C Section

This section is a repeat of the A section, but with a minor modification that eases the transition into the part that follows. This lesson covers bars 9-12.

6. D Section

This part is performed in a similar way to the earlier parts, but with the addition of some sustained low E’s which are slapped. This lesson covers bars 13-16.

7. G Section

There are very few chord changes in this piece, and this section features the first ones that are heard. This lesson covers bars 25-30 in the transcription.

8. J Section

This section features a part that was covered earlier, but there are some important considerations regarding dynamics. This lesson covers bars 37-40.

9. K Section

This section features four-note chords, performed with the two-handed tapping technique. This lesson covers bars 41-48 in the transcription.

10. L Section

The outro section is based on an earlier line, but with some alternative harmonic movements. This lesson covers bars 49-56 in the transcription.