
Slap Bass - The Ultimate Guide
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8:12
Intro Jam & Funk Setup
In this first video, we are introduced to bassist Ed Friedland through an intro jam and then we tune and set up together.
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9:06
The Slap
In this video, we start with the basics of the right hand slap.
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4:05
The Pop
Here, we go over the other crucial part of the technique, the pop.
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12:01
Octaves
Ed goes over octaves and how they related to a good slap style.
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12:07
The Hammer
Adding another technique to the funk bass toolbox, we learn about the left hand hammer.
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5:12
Dead Notes
In this video, we learn about dead notes and how to incorporate them into our sonic palette of funk.
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8:59
Left-Hand Slap
Next, we go over a powerful technique using the left hand.
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12:46
Special Techniques
Ed goes over other techniques that are beyond the basics of the slap and pop.
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18:20
Grooving with a Drum Machine
Here, we go over playing to a tempo using a drum machine.
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6:49
Building a Groove
Taking all that we've learned so far, we put it together in a real world musical context.
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7:08
Funk History & Closing Jam
In this final video, Ed talks about a few funk pioneers and then ends the lesson with a closing jam.
Product Overview
In this Hal Leonard video tutorial series, bass master Ed Friedland presents Slap Bass - The Ultimate Guide. This in-depth video tutorial series provides instruction on slapping, popping, left-hand integration, dead notes, and more dangerous techniques.
Learn a dedicated groove for each new technique; grooving with a drum machine; funk history - the hallowed grooves of the Funk Triumvirate; slow demos; tips on sound; creating your own grooves; and much more!
Includes a downloadable PDF booklet with notation and tab for all examples.
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Reviews
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent -real world
I've been watching many vids on slap bass. This course is by far the best and most practical I've ever seen. Can't wait to start applying all the excellent technique on offer!!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Slap Bass
Have not completed the videos, but plan to work on in the near future.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Great for Beginning Slap & Poppers!
Very methodical and clear with good examples.
I am a: Semi-Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent -real world
I've been watching many vids on slap bass. This course is by far the best and most practical I've ever seen. Can't wait to start applying all the excellent technique on offer!!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer
Submitted 2 years ago
Slap Bass
Have not completed the videos, but plan to work on in the near future.
Submitted 2 years ago
Great for Beginning Slap & Poppers!
Very methodical and clear with good examples.
I am a: Semi-Pro