Slap Bass Lesson | Beginner Slap & Pop Technique | Thomann

Learn how to Slap the Bass with Julia! She breaks down the the slap and pop technique, shows you exercises for both techniques and explains how to put them together, so YOU can slap the bass too!

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Slap Technique: Thumb Position & Movement
1:31 The "Rubber Ball" Thumb Technique
2:12 Why Muting is Important
3:02 Slap Technique Exercise
3:40 Pop Technique
4:19 Pop Technique Exercise
5:15 Putting the Slap & Pop Together
5:46 Slap & Pop Exercise
6:26 Thumb Up or Thumb Down
6:49 Listen to the Slap Bass Masters!
7:07 Potential Slap Sound Pitfalls
8:02 If you have any questions about slap bass please leave a commet
8:12 Thanks for Watching & Please Subscribe

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[iridescent-frog]

Julia is undeniably the best thing to ever happen to thomann.

[cjchristopher]

Julia is such a great bass player and seems so genuine. Love the content.

[pjarmstrong]

Thank you - that's the best tutorial I've watched for learning how to begin playing slap.

[carlosjazzpick]

What an incredible way to teach and communicate do you have, Julia. You bring your own energy and at the same time it shows you know how to teach technique but you also transmit peace, security and conviction, in that way you remind me of someone we both admire so much, the master Victor Wooten.

[kalvino]

You’re a great teacher Julia! I bought my first bass from Thomann a month ago and then I discovered your videos. Very helpful indeed!

[jimpaull]

Thank you Julia for showing so many of us in a tutorial that you did without belittling us and yet you have that energy spark that we wish to achieve.

[allthingsmusic-]

One of the best slap lessons I've seen! I'm just picking the bass back up after 40+ years. I've played guitar for 56 years, but only played bass in college. ('83), so this is great!

[leobarrios]

I'm now 62 and just started yesterday my my bass slap lessons after watching you! If I learned this I'll send you my video. Thank you Julia. Just give me 10 years to be exact! ( Joking )

[Oilid]

Thank you Julia. You're THE BEST.

[nadinnnaaahhh]

Out of all the beginner slap and pop tutorials this has gotta be my favorite, thanks Julia

[DTGuitarTech]

Finally a slap lesson that is clear!!! Thank you.

[dimitradmtr]

i am a bassist for a month now. I am not going to a teacher yet. I swear i learn how to slap bass the first time i saw this video. Congratulations Juliaa!

[williamdavis]

I'm self taught (Hal Leonard). One thing I e noticed about "fixed points" as you pointed out, I do all those things you mentioned. I practice daily both sitting and standing (you must practice in both positions). I've noticed that when standing I tend to use the inside of my upper forearm as my point of contact. I still put my thumb on the pickup out of habit. But with the forearm you get an awareness of the entire instrument. A slight conter pressure against the body of the bass affects everything from fretting notes to awareness of where the strings are and accuracy in striking them. Good point!

[Cosmic_Nomad]

Thank you for this video. I’m a guitarist of 20 years almost (I’m 34) …I’m learning bass out of necessity because we have too many guitarists . I want to learn instantly and I know that isn’t realistic. Just the small encouragement to not get frustrated is actually nice. Thanks!

[Alpha_]

this is by far the best video on teaching how to slap. If you aren't a teacher, you should be. You are fantastic, I can hear your encouragement in your voice. I definitely need to subscribe. Ciao for now.

[BassFritz]

Hey Julia, Du bist echt ein Engel! Du erklärst die Sache top-richtig und verständlich. Ich bin aktuell grad mit nem Profi daran die Slap- Technik zu erlernen und verbessern, und da sind Deine Tipps wirklich als 100% wertvoll für Slap Anfänger zu bewerten.

[ryanjohnson]

Thanks Julia, for your teaching techniques. I hope to see more videos of you

[pjpd]

Great lesson Julia! The Thomann hand drawn poster still cracks me up. Love you Julia

[robcrozierjazz]

Thank you for a solid technical video without all of the gimmicks and hyperbole. I like your natural approach to teaching and the way you break things down.

[Synsizer]

Older experienced keyboard player here who is now a bass player wanna be, lol. Bought an Ibanez SR1345B recently and have been watching Julia's vids as she is easy to understand and follow (and she is REALLY REALLY good!). What an excellent job of teaching. Can't thank Julia and Thomann's enough for speeding up this endeavor and keeping it pro. Thx all!