Do you need high action to slap bass?
Slap Style Sound Samples Check the action on your own bass. If it is higher than about 1/8″ (0.125″) you will probably get a much better slap tone by lowering the strings a bit. Keep in mind that not all basses are created equal, some can get lower action than others.
Can you slap a double bass?
Double bass A percussive sound can also made by smacking the strings with some or all of the fingers on the right hand in between the notes of a bassline, usually in time with the snare drum.
How do you get a good slap bass tone?
A great slap bass tone should sound “crisp” “round” and “aggressive.” This tone is achieved with the low-end and high-end frequencies boosted and the mid frequencies ‘scooped’ (kept low). This way, it’ll sound “aggressive” and “piercing” with enough bass to pronounce the pop and slap tones.
Why can’t I slap my bass?
In my experience slapping sometimes doesn’t work on a bass because the action is too low, or maybe there’s not enough room between the strings and pickups for the string to move enough to get a tone. OK let’s be clear on one point. Slapping doesn’t depend upon the pickups or the electronics.
Can you slap a short scale bass?
It might help to know exactly what make/model of short scale bass guitar you play and what string gauges you have on it. Generally, the playing feel is a set-up matter. The sound is a result of numerous contributory factors. Ideally, slap bass shouldn’t be permitted to work on any bass, regardless of scale length.
Is a short scale bass easier to play?
This, combined with the frets being much closer together, means that short scale basses feel considerably easier to play than their full-length counterparts. Whereas a 34” scale gives bass guitars a more focused sound in the mid-range, a shorter scale yields a much deeper and fatter tone.
How long does it take to get good at slap bass?
How long did it take you to learn how to slap? I’ve been playing for about 4 months, guessing another month before i’m good at it. My biggest weak point is transitioning to a pluck atm. A few months to get a handle on the technique, but it took a few years to get really comfortable and proficient at it.
Where do you slap bass?
Slapping Open Notes. Place your thumb parallel to the strings near the end of the fretboard. This is the area of the strings directly above the area where the neck of the bass meets the body.
How old is Davie504?
27 years (April 5, 1994)