MelBay Percussive Slap Bass (CD Audio) by Chris Matheos
MelBay Percussive Slap Bass (CD Audio) by Chris Matheos
This method book explains how percussive slap bass works with the drums, and how playing percussively will make you "lock" tighter with the drummer. Included are sections on building a percussive groove, pop control, moving patterns, individual string control, slap without pops, slapping with tensions, double pops, slapping with dyads, triplets, Flamenco thumb technique, odd meters, applied grooves, and a special section for a rhythm section workout. Notation and tablature are clearly explained with instructions on left hand muting and many slapping tips. This method will make your grooves sound fuller, making your playing mode more valuable to your rhythm section. Includes access to online audio.
Introduction
Left Hand Muting
Notation
Section 1 - Building a Percussive Groove
Section 10 - Flamenco Thumb Technique
Section 11 - Odd Meters
Section 12 - Applied Grooves
Section 13 - Rhythm Section Workout
Section 2 - Pop Control
Section 3 - Moving Patterns
Section 4 - Individual String Control
Section 5 - Slap Without Pops
Section 6 - Slapping with Tensions
Section 7 - Double Pops
Section 8 - Slapping with Dyads
Section 9 - Triplets
Slapping Tips