Beginner Slap Bass Lesson 1 - Basic Technique

Want to learn how to slap the bass? This video will get you started with the basic thumb technique, where to position your arms, how to hit the strings and get good tone, and how to build dexterity.

[lohnefink]

Dude! You got very nice videos. I've been playing bass for over 10 years and honestly, I wish my teachers were a little bit more like you. You got a great way of making everyone that wants to learn, actually to understand and learn your techniques.
Congrats

[mtweed]

Thanks! I'm a 44 year-old beginner and I've been trying to figure out how to do the basic slap bass technique for a long time. Great lesson! I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos.

[synergygirl]

thank you so much for posting this video. i was getting a bit frustrated trying to get a tone out but you have encouraged me to keep practicing the thumb part first.

[vayne]

I don't play bass but i've been looking for lessons on how to play this on acoustic guitar for about an hour now.. Gone through about a dozen video's and this is the best one for sure. You're the only person to properly explain how the slap technique is done with the thumb :)

[OCT]

I find this great thumb slapping teach. I'm learning to play bass all on my own since i has no money for lessons D: but this guy is great

[LionelChurch]

The text comments below the video really helped me keep track of what you were expressing with the short riffs. I dig it!

[Armadeusmusic]

Best slap beginner slap video. Out of all the ones I have watch, this has been the best!
thanks!

[Samthededman]

Amazing this was the first video that actually made sense to me for slap bass.

[ADrybread]

great info and not arrogant in delivery, thanks for the video.

[blackjaq]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[MrYossi]

Thanks for making the video, I really learnt a lot.

[lufiealice]

I watched this video to do a bit of slap on the guitar and this is really well explained, nice and clear... Cheers

[joshfossgreen]

@wilky1189 Yeah, the idea is to get as much flesh on the string as possible. To do that, I keep my thumb straight (without flexing the end joint, as I said in the video) and keep it tilted ever so slightly upward. That way you're hitting not ONLY with the knuckle, but all the way from the knuckle to nearer the tip of your thumb. If you're only getting knuckle, your thumb might be tilted too high up.

[joshfossgreen]

Probably! Would have to see it to be sure, but relaxation is key.

[ronlyon]

thankss, it's useful !!! reallyyy

[nullnugget]

Great video and very helpful!! Thanks a ton 😊

[blackvelvetcabo]

interesting!!! i've never seen a video that actually explains how to do this and part by part!! thanks!!

[joshfossgreen]

@kbot86 Yeah, I use the side of my index/middle fingers for popping. The reason I recommend 11'o'clock vs. 1'o'clock is that it facilitates Wooten-style double-thumping, which you can't do with a thumb angled down. Also, I find the tone and accuracy is a little better angled up for me.

[humpadumpaa]

Very informative! Best slap lesson I've seen yet. Maybe my slapping will get a push forward now, thx :)

[eugeneanderson]

Dude....! lol
I watch your new videos. Never knew you had these. Aww. Lol
Thanks for your videos!