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ULTRABASS
BASS GUITAR PACK
Slap bass technique
A well-established technique for playing the bass is known as slapping. This technique involves striking the strings on your bass
with your thumb. Slapping often alternates with popping a higher string (i.e. releasing it with a snap). For example, first you slap the
E string with your thumb and then you pop the D string with your index or middle finger.
First stretch your thumb and strike the (topmost) E string with the joint of your thumb, somewhere near the end of the fingerboard.
Your other fingers should be curled near the (bottom) G string. You can use your little finger here to rest your hand on the body of
the guitar.
Then pick one of the two bottom strings (but not both at the same time) with your index or middle finger by slipping your fingertip under
the G or D string and plucking it upwards with as little contact as possible and without exerting too much force.
Warning:
If you use too much force here, the string may break.
When you use this playing technique, try to maintain a relaxed and natural wrist action. Your arm should be resting as motionless as
possible against the body of the bass.
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