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Two-Handed Tapping Study #2

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This slow tempo two-handed tapping study is a solo piece that features simple melodic ideas integrated with accompaniment parts. It’s also a great example of how chords and arpeggio-based ideas can be performed using the technique. As you’ll hear, this can be very effective.

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 #2

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. Intro Section

The intro is a simple two-handed tapping line that clearly establishes the C minor key centre. This short lesson covers bars 1-2 in the transcription.

4. A Section

This lesson covers the main theme, in which a simple melody is performed alongside some basic accompaniment. This lesson covers bars 3-6.

5. B Section

This section features some unusual chord movements but is performed in the same manner as the previous section. This lesson covers bars 7-10.

6. C Section

The C section expands on the line from the A section, adding an extra variation to the established melody line. This lesson covers bars 11-14.

7. D Section

This lesson covers the D section. This is predominantly a repeat of the B section, but with an extended closing phrase. This lesson covers bars 15-19.

8. E Section

This section is based on the A section but has additional chord movement that brings the piece to a close. This lesson covers bars 20-24.