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.
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 )
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!
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!
XD God i was carressing my dog's head while watching this, and it took me some time to notice i was slapping my thumb on her head ... She was like "ok, weird, but i take it !"
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.
It is good, just wish they went over more thumbing techniques. Bouncing off the string never worked for me, took ages to find someone who did a strike through tutorial because I did not know what I was looking for
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.
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!
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!
I have to agree, I was getting desperate in learning the slap( saw all sorts of videos), then Julia showed on my search. Boom 3 minutes into her tutorial and am slaping
Julia, I love you, thank you, thank you for this video, I'm taking classes but I see that my teacher gives us the technique a little quickly and doesn't give us this advice on how to bounce your finger on the string and how to practice it with different figures and notes. helped a lot
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.
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!
Very nice teaching. I have tried hearing many lessons but this lesson the way you took to considerations the problem player faces and examples with notations. The best. Keep it up. God bless.
Great video! I’ve watched several slap/pop technique tutorials and I didn’t get much from them. You have a great way of presenting your lesson that is clear and understandable for someone just learning slap pop. Thanks !!
Hey, thanks for translating! I actually changed my strings two days ago (while watching a movie on netflix, called `Let's go to Prison'. I like watching random comedies to unwind after getting work done. This was a short intermezzo to my main point, I'll get back on track...) for the first time in maybe over a year and I had that exact exact exact same thought when I tried slapping haha
This lesson is very good/ excellent musical pedagogy. There is no rambling or unnecessary verbal diversion: Talk is strictly limited to business of the lesson. Well done. Technicalities well described and demonstrated, even relevant anatomical con
Terrific video. ...thanks so much. Going to give it a go....buying a base this week. I've been at guitar for some 5 years now (retirement project) but I get tired of the same old midi bass stuff when I record in Logic. Want to try putting in the real thing! :) Will keep you posted. You are an excellent teacher by the way Julia...I was a good one for 30 years (design-art and sculpture) so I know one when I see one. Keep well and thanks again.
Considerations. Excellent Presentation neat and informal without distracting background. Less than 10 minutes in length perfect for my 13 yo (and me). Good playing sufficientlydemonstrated
Fantastic lesson. So easy to follow especially as I am a complete beginner. I have a 5 string bass. All of the bassist you mentioned are very good. My favourite is Reginald Arvisu aka Fieldy from the band Korn.
Julia is undeniably the best thing to ever happen to thomann.
Yup, she's the only reason I subscribed!
to thomann and to woman :)
@@jimpaull731 me too
yess, one of the best female thomann bass presentationists. I will be glad if she presents all instruents, guitars, drums, keyboards also.
Simp.
Seriously the best slap bass tutorial I've seen yet! Thank you!
Julia is such a great bass player and seems so genuine. Love the content.
Thank you - that's the best tutorial I've watched for learning how to begin playing slap.
Thank you! :) // Cheers, Julia
Best bass teacher I never had.
She made me aware of a bass was even needed
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.
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!
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.
Out of all the beginner slap and pop tutorials this has gotta be my favorite, thanks Julia
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 )
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!
Julia, Du hast die Sache bisher am besten erklärt ! Chapeau 🥰
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!
XD God i was carressing my dog's head while watching this, and it took me some time to notice i was slapping my thumb on her head ... She was like "ok, weird, but i take it !"
OK so that wasn't just me....although it was on my cat.....
Lol
🤣🤣❤️
Lol
This is how you learn!!The secret is revealed!
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.
Thank you soooooo much Anthony! // Cheers, Julia
You remind me so much of a young Suzi Quattro. You should suss out can the can, devil gate drive, 48 crash. Awesome songs from mid 70's
Julia you are one of the best bassist on UA-cam!
I’ve seen a handful of other how to slap vids. This one has been the most clear and helpful. Great work!
It is good, just wish they went over more thumbing techniques. Bouncing off the string never worked for me, took ages to find someone who did a strike through tutorial because I did not know what I was looking for
Thank you Julia. You're THE BEST.
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.
Vielen Dank und liebe Grüße, Julia
You are the best. It's easy to understand. You're the best teacher.
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!
Finally a slap lesson that is clear!!! Thank you.
Great lesson Julia! The Thomann hand drawn poster still cracks me up. Love you Julia
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!
Thanks Julia, for your teaching techniques. I hope to see more videos of you
I have to agree, I was getting desperate in learning the slap( saw all sorts of videos), then Julia showed on my search. Boom 3 minutes into her tutorial and am slaping
Julia, I love you, thank you, thank you for this video, I'm taking classes but I see that my teacher gives us the technique a little quickly and doesn't give us this advice on how to bounce your finger on the string and how to practice it with different figures and notes. helped a lot
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.
You're the first one who actually thaught me, thank you so much
Julia Höfer is the greatest! Nice lesson.
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!
As everyone else must said, i think finally a proper tutorial on Slap. Thank you, please carry on, you are very likeable and that’s the spirit!
The best slap lesson I've seen lately.
Very nice teaching. I have tried hearing many lessons but this lesson the way you took to considerations the problem player faces and examples with notations. The best. Keep it up. God bless.
Just in time for my JB75 that arrived today. Thanks Thomann and Julia!
Thank you for this video! I loved how you took time to explain the process. Excellent instruction for a beginner like myself
excellent teacher and I played bass for 40 years already
Bombtrack! Yes that's why I'm here I want to learn bass + slap. I watched it till end 😁🤣
Finally, an easy guide to slapping and popping. Thanks needed this! Just picked up the Bass after years of playing the guitar. I'm hooked!
Im not a bass player. I just watch these videos to see Júlia 😜
Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘
Yup, go bass!
bit creeepy...
Gros degeulasse!
learn german 😉
@@snitzel54 No, you should learn fuckin' portuguese! Better food, better wine and beer!...
Now serious, i love Germany!
Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘🇵🇹
Found your presentation slap lesson extremely helpful. Excellent job my lady!!!!!!!!!!
I appreciate that you suggest slower tempos to begin with.
We had a saying "Practice doesn't make perfect, Perfect practice makes perfect."
You are a terrific teacher Julia! Thank you for your insights
Thank you Julia !!! I do enjoy watching your vids, you're a really good player
You are great at teaching, Julia! Thanks! :)
Thanks Julia
"Forget me nots" at the end, great choice ! :)
Love that song! ;) // Cheers, Julia
And "Take the Power Back" :D
Great video! I’ve watched several slap/pop technique tutorials and I didn’t get much from them. You have a great way of presenting your lesson that is clear and understandable for someone just learning slap pop. Thanks !!
You are such a good teacher.
The ending is:
Wow that sounds so cool with new strings.
Hey, thanks for translating! I actually changed my strings two days ago (while watching a movie on netflix, called `Let's go to Prison'. I like watching random comedies to unwind after getting work done. This was a short intermezzo to my main point, I'll get back on track...) for the first time in maybe over a year and I had that exact exact exact same thought when I tried slapping haha
@@AnilZonderPunt. The sound of success
Thanks for the Video. This is my next thing I'm learning. I feel ready now after 3 years of playing. :)
Das klingt so geil mit neue Seiten, ice over the cake 😁
Hi Julia, I've been playing bass for a long time and it's always good to go back to the basics. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for this tutorial, gonna start today!
Great BASS teacher Indeed. Thank you for teaching patiently.
This lesson is very good/ excellent musical pedagogy.
There is no rambling or unnecessary verbal diversion: Talk is strictly limited to business of the lesson. Well done.
Technicalities well described and demonstrated, even relevant anatomical con
Thanks Julia! Always love your videos!
I have this video a Thumps Up!
She’s awesome.
Very nice tutorial. I actually learned something . U tube is really cool, thanks to ppl like this very cool talented lady, girl.
Terrific video. ...thanks so much. Going to give it a go....buying a base this week. I've been at guitar for some 5 years now (retirement project) but I get tired of the same old midi bass stuff when I record in Logic. Want to try putting in the real thing! :) Will keep you posted. You are an excellent teacher by the way Julia...I was a good one for 30 years (design-art and sculpture) so I know one when I see one. Keep well and thanks again.
Ohhhh graaaacias!!! Voy a practicar y espero ver mis resultados.... grettings from Perú!
Excellent lesson...off to practice!
I’ve been playing for 4 years and have never been able to figure out slap. I can play it decently now because of this video
Love your lesson. Can you share the settings for low, mid, and high? Thanks
Realy great lesson. I Guess so many mistakes i did it, learning to Play slap technic. You are a great teacher.
what was that sliding sound without sliding? 4:45
Julia is awesome and glad to see her in Thoman 😍
Fantastic video thanks so much for this one.
I have a thumb and a thump and now I know how to use them perfectly thanks to you
You are welcome! // Cheers, Julia
I LOVE that she says thump instead of thumb.
Haha my thump cannot slap well no matter how much I prac 😂😂
Thanks you for this. You covered off several key pieces in the technique that other online tutorials have missed.
Great tutorial I enjoyed it. Thank you.
Very cool and well explained . The rest is just practice ! Thanks Julia!
Thanks so much!!!! That's the best slap bass lesson I've seen!!!! Peace up
Good tutorial! Very nice to hear you speaking German at the end of the video. Suggestion for next slap lesson : muting strings. Thanks!
Thank you for the helpful lesson.
Enjoyed the quick tutorial. Thanks, Julia.
Best tutorial period🔥✌️
Thank you. I love the way you teaching.
Very good explanation and demonstration. This is very helpful for all beginners. A pleasure to watch you do your thing Julia👍👍
Great video Thanks Team Thomann
„Das klingt so geil mit neuen Saiten!“ Eben! Neue Saiten sind wichtig. Danke sehr fürs tolle Video!
Wow. What a great slap/pluck lesson and exercises for beginners..thanks!
Thanks Julia, this was very helpful 👍
Thank you, very clear and useful!
Considerations. Excellent
Presentation neat and informal without distracting background.
Less than 10 minutes in length perfect for my 13 yo (and me).
Good playing sufficientlydemonstrated
Tnks it's amazing👍
Great lesson - now it's all clear for me. Practice time!
Thank's for the lesson much apreciated
Thanks for the tips Julia! I really love your videos and the way you share information! Big hug!!!
Really excellent lesson thank you! You !
Really very effective slap bass lesson👌pls keep uploading more videos from intermediate to advanced level 🙏 will keep watching you on UA-cam
Excellent class
From now on its my thump ...thanks so much for the lesson
THE EDGE OF THE FINGERBOARD! THAT WAS THE SECRET!
Hey Julia I just discovered your vids. They really good Very explanatory.
Thanks.
Love that Sandberg bass. I've seen quite a few videos and Julia...you have some serious chops and a great sound/feel. Cheers.
Thanks a lot! :) // Cheers, Julia
Very good explaining. Thanxs.
Great video. I love your Sandberg bass and your groove. Greetings from Costa Rica
All bass players should refer to their thumb as a “thump”. Great video Julia!
Thank you for the lesson I’ll be practicing this later ☺️
Fantastic lesson. So easy to follow especially as I am a complete beginner. I have a 5 string bass. All of the bassist you mentioned are very good. My favourite is Reginald Arvisu aka Fieldy from the band Korn.