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Slapping Basics

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In this course we'll be looking at the basic slapping technique and focusing on some simple lines that will allow you to put it to use. We'll also be learning to use the fretting hand muting technique, an important - and often overlooked - part of the slap bass technique.

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This course is 25 MINUTES long and contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1. Slapping Basics (Part 1)

In this lesson we'll be looking at the basics of the technique, with a focus on accurately slapping the open E-string.

2. Slapping Basics (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will begin looking at fretting hand muting techniques, as well as slapping all of the strings of the bass. We'll also be slapping some fretted notes, and learning to apply the muting technique to those as well.

3. Exercise #11

This exercise is a simple ascending line that is played entirely on the E-string.

4. Exercise #12

This exercise features some semiquaver notes on the first beat of each bar.

5. Exercise #13

This exercise features a lot of space. Space is an excellent musical device in any style as it allows the music to breathe.

6. Exercise #14

This slap groove features a few more semiquaver rhythms.