Percussive Slap Bass
Sheet Music

Item Number: 1741935
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Electric bass guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.95703BCD

Composed by Chris Matheos. Saddle-stitched, Licks and Phrases. Rock & Blues. Book/CD Set. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95703BCD).

ISBN 9780786616732. UPC: 796279038102. 8.5 x 11 inches.

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.

  • 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