How To TAP On Bass Or Guitar - 3 Easy Tips #shorts

IG: @charles_berthoud

1. Using a bright sound helps so much with tapping, especially on bass. Because you're often playing many notes simultaneously, it can quickly get muddy if you don't use a bright tone. Best way to achieve this is with new strings but using the knobs on your instrument/amp to boost the highs and cut the lows a little can also help.

2. Having a low action is essential. It's almost impossible to tap well with your strings an inch above the fretboard because it takes so much more force to push them down.

3. I've found that curving my fingers gives me much more control. Everyone's hands are different and some of you might prefer keeping your fingers straight, but the vast majority of the time I've noticed people have more control when they're curved.

Special thanks to Zachary Brunetti, AhLun, Sugabeat, Colin Heberling, Timothy Gabrielson, Sid Stenersen, Turpid, David Geschke, Dario Cimmino, James Ansell, Rob Nack and all my other Patrons

[CharlesBerthoud]

Let me know if there's any other tips/advice you want to know! 👇🏻

[FSTL]

Some kind of "Basic execerices/tips for beginners." would be great.

[INDAmedia]

More tapping advice would be appreciated!

[brendanbrown]

Have been going through and rewatching your videos recently, you’re very multi talented my god. Your editing skills are great especially for the obvious Time you’ve spent teaching yourself to become a bass god.

[alyssamaze]

As a beginner, I appreciate this very much! Thanks, dude! ⚡

[aviellenoff]

We need more stuff like that impossible bass solo

[stephenlackey]

i’m a 50-year-old recreational bass player, and I’ve got to tell you… Charlie, you continue to amaze me with your generosity and creativity.
Thank you thank you thank you 😌🙏

[tedbogan]

I have to be honest, bro you have reached that pinnacle level of talent thats right up there with the 3 greatest bassist ever: Stanley Clark, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller! And because of your tapping speed and your crafty arrangements I would put you slightly ahead Miller and Clarke...and bro Stanley Clarke is forever my greatest inspiration, so for me to waver on him for you is as serious as my heart being ripped out of chest! Man you are absolutely awesome!!!!

[gilletteguy]

For people asking, the fast tapping part that was displayed is from Davie's video that's called "Did He Just Play an IMPOSSIBLE Bassline??", part is at 9:40

[dfunkmale]

That really is the trade-off for being able to tap so effectively: the necessarily low action and string tension doesn't lend itself to music requiring the bass player to occupy its traditional role in the ensemble.

[codybarrett]

The clip of your playing was actually one of my favorite high energy moments from you
Awesome tips!!

[davidvandenbos]

Oh my God have you read my mind??? Because I actually have been practicing tapping today

[jesse-pikman]

the curved fingers thing also applies to playing violin too

[goodone]

Thanks Charles. Seriously nobody else covered these tips in any other channel I watched. Thank you so much. 🙏🙏🙏

[bepisman]

using these tips I instantly started to start tapping fast neoclassical metal music
10/10 would recommend

[benjamingreve]

What's cool is that I'm a violin and viola player, and one of the techniques that we are taught when we just begin to learn is to keep our fingers curved. Locking your fingers add time to the speed of your fingers since you have to take time to bend them before you can use them. Also, keeping your fingers close to the fretboard would probably be very helpful as well. I'm not a bass player, but the finger action is similar between a bowed instrument and a strummed/tapped instrument.

[kimthompson]

He’s absolutely killing it on the bass ! Imagine lessons from him . I’m a guitar player who dabbles in bass . If there’s an unsung bass hero it’s gotta be him !

[TheOriginalAndrewLaverick]

Superb. You’re a great teacher. I’m going to buy a bass and get right on it.

[bigal]

Really liked! Brevity is the soul of wit sir. Well done.

[Sean_Woodburn]

Got your book, Grant's too.
Everyone who is new to tapping on the bass should have it.
I am making some real progress.
The exercises seem overly simple at first but they really are perfect for building technique.
Be strict, play them a lot and you will see fast returns!
I can pretty much weave it into anything I choose now.

Cheers!