How to Slap the Bass (in 30 minutes)

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - The E String
8:04 - The A String
11:53 - The D String
15:12 - The G String
21:39 - Extra Finger Flings
26:44 - In conclusion
29:03 - Outro Song

Gear in this video:

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Jessica Burdeaux on drums
Rasheed Thomas on guitar
And who knew these two could paint like that?!

Also...

[rifaellevine]

I love how Jessica and Rasheed have their own little party going on in the background the whole time. From making food to doing yoga to jumping rope, it's hilarious 😂

[danman]

sir, may I just applaud your creativity. What I mean by that is nobody is making videos like you are. You have like a certain signature style, with the backgrounds, focus, and style of presentation. Greetings from Latvia and turpini būt lielisks. Peace

[goforthandeattacos]

This format needs to be a regular thing. Intermediate/advanced techniques taught as if they’re rudimentary. Slap bass has always been intimidating for me to try and learn, until now.

[joaomatheus]

I bet there are a bunch of bass players who already know how to slap E string and what not but didn't skip the basic sections of the video because its just so fun and educational

Great Job, Rob

[markm]

The out of focus distraction is a genius way to keep viewer engagement on a boring tutorial video very few would actually watch. You still get detail across and it’s funny. My favorite was the Bob Ross painting.

[alecrisser]

I'm not sure why I'm watching this video, I'm already pretty advanced with slap bass. Maybe it's just because I learned to slap from Rob in the beginning with his 8 string slap 101. It's kind of nostalgic watching a new video of you teaching things that I learned from you in the past. I like it!

[Rylee_G]

Your bass style has actually influenced my ukulele style a lot! Thanks 💖

[hextray]

Dude's a legend for every video he makes. But damn, this type of video, the work, the preparation... OMG you're a madman

[TommyLeeDepp]

Thanks for showing those finger flings, always loved when you used this technique! Time to practice now...

[markm]

Rob I was thinking of you these past few days. Awesome to see a new upload and you’re in good health. The bass slaps 👋🏻

[cswaine]

Been obsessed with Les for 20 years and finally picked up a bass about 8 months ago. This is amazing thank you

[tannerh]

Rob, even after watching your videos for so many years, you never cease to amaze me. I remember watching your first slap video for the first time, it was probably the best video on your channel. Well Rob, you've done it again. This video was honestly amazing and I loved all the little skits that you guys organized in the background. I remember in your first slap video you guys were so excited that you finally got a good take you can use... as a hobby guitar player, I can relate to that feeling. The amount of work that goes into video production makes the output seem so small, and I don't doubt that videos like these take ages to put together. Thanks for the great content guys, keep it up!

[deezwaffles]

Man always opens a video with a banger

[lordofthestring]

I've recently started playing bass as my brother's band needed a bassist, and I've watched sooo many videos trying to get better at bass, and seriously this video has been so much more helpful than a lot of the 'pro' bassist videos online.

[afernandezafaf]

It is so wild remembering the first vids I watched were like the Maytallica ones I think back in 2016 or 2017. And now seeing your content grow and you you grow as an artist and as a filmmaker, it is so wonderful seeing stuff like this. Love this channel to death.

[smile]

I love what's happening in the background, fun details xD

[Ontheroad]

30:25 is some serious Les vibes. Love the video!! Thanks you three and everyone behind the camera!!

[TKDFORCEART]

Your slap bass technique is so flamencoey, it's very very unique!

[yakfishin]

The slap guitar you did a few yrs back is one of the baddest videos on YouTube. PERIOD.

[papachung]

Reminded me of an old victor wooten video when rob tried playing “wrong notes” but with good rythmn and not overthinking. I’d imagine many of guys know the vid Im talking about