a slap, tap ana pop! Got it! I'm 69 yrs old with arthritis... it hurts now and I stick to my classic nylon string guitar these days... but for the youngster out their wanting to sound pro, yer advice is spot on, great video Kyle!
Nice! I've been working on exactly this for the last couple months. It is reassuring knowing others have trouble with double thumbing/popping, but have found the same fix using the left hand. Very inspiring!
@@JohnWhite-xc3md yes! Tried that technique for years and have found ways to sneak it in, but...yeah, this has been much more consistent for me. Keep up the work, thanks for checking out the vid!
Yes. The notes are only as important as the empty spaces between them. True for _every_ instrument, not just bass, and not just for slapping. I don't remember ever _learning_ about ghost notes, but because I had learned to control the length of my notes, I automatically developed them as I played.
I really hate Slapping. With that said I can still appreciate the technique. It takes skill so kudos. Its interesting to watch. It sounds decent alone but really dont care for it in a mix. If that makes sense. Just because I don't play like that nor want to but can sort of doesnt mean I can't appreciate it the talent of those that do.
@@daveweed2765 I hear ya. I certainly like slapping, but honestly don't do it much. BUT I figured I'd put it out there for the people who want to up their game on it!
this was such crazy timing, i was actually wondering yesterday how you felt about slap in general. i got my answer, kid in a candy store like all of us. haha
Hey Kyle, happy to subscribe to your channel. Love how you to broke down your slap techniques, very easy to understand and attempt. What pickups / electronics are installed in your bass? sounds incredible
Thanks! Really appreciate you watching and subbing! It's a Yamaha bass with p/j pickups, and a pretty standard pickup switch and tone control (passive electronics). For whatever reason it sounds really excellent on recordings, and has been my go to for that!
This is all biblical truth! Thank you for this. One question: what's the action on your bass? I find that doing this on mine is more difficult because of the rather high action, altough I like that heigth for the rounder tone I get when playing finger style.
When I was starting out I tried cutting my action in half, seeing how it played…then either rain by half of where it is and go up or down from there. It’s just a trial and error thing……good luck
Thank you! My action is about at what's considered "factory action," 3/32"...So relatively low action. Yes, this is more difficult with higher action for sure unless you can really thump. I think factory action is a good sweet spot for most players because it's low enough to feel fast, but doesn't buzz too much when you lay into it or play with a pick. A big factor is the curve of your neck too. These techniques are much harder with a lot of neck relief.
Hi Kyle, What is that black box behind you, with the big silver know? I am looking for the program or the tool to slow down music in order to learn better. Can you help? YOUR LESSON IN GREAT AND EASY TO FOLLOW. Thank you.
This was a great video, but next one can you bump up your bass volume one or three notches. This video sounded almost like it was just above the acoustic sound of your bass. I wish I could take lessons if I lived closer. Great video
Is there some type of tone setting that will help bring out my left hand tap better ? I'm already using smiley face setting on EQ but hard to project my left hand tapping when other instruments are in play. Maybe more high mids ?
Your high frequencies will probably bring out the fret noise for that left hand tap, but in some cases, yeah, mids can make the difference. The biggest thing is learning to lift the fretting finger when you want those taps to be louder. It's a little bit of a learning curve, but if you get the muting technique down, it really tightens things up!
a slap, tap ana pop! Got it! I'm 69 yrs old with arthritis... it hurts now and I stick to my classic nylon string guitar these days... but for the youngster out their wanting to sound pro, yer advice is spot on, great video Kyle!
@@GTLyons appreciate the kind words!
Nice! I've been working on exactly this for the last couple months. It is reassuring knowing others have trouble with double thumbing/popping, but have found the same fix using the left hand. Very inspiring!
@@JohnWhite-xc3md yes! Tried that technique for years and have found ways to sneak it in, but...yeah, this has been much more consistent for me. Keep up the work, thanks for checking out the vid!
Great lesson. I appreciate it.
Oh my bro, thanks for that amazing tip with second hand for triplets! Glory to you!
Very good lesson...
Best slap video ever!!!
Thank you for great lesson
You're very welcome!
Thanks for the time of these whole explanation, gives me hopes to become better, I'm starting to slap the Base. Thanks again!
Love this. Great lesson Kyle. I’d like to spend some time with this at our next session. Chris
Yes. The notes are only as important as the empty spaces between them. True for _every_ instrument, not just bass, and not just for slapping.
I don't remember ever _learning_ about ghost notes, but because I had learned to control the length of my notes, I automatically developed them as I played.
Yes. Very well said
I really hate Slapping. With that said I can still appreciate the technique. It takes skill so kudos. Its interesting to watch. It sounds decent alone but really dont care for it in a mix. If that makes sense.
Just because I don't play like that nor want to but can sort of doesnt mean I can't appreciate it the talent of those that do.
@@daveweed2765 I hear ya. I certainly like slapping, but honestly don't do it much. BUT I figured I'd put it out there for the people who want to up their game on it!
This. Is. Gold.
👏👏👏💙🎶
Really appreciate the kind words glad you enjoyed!
this was such crazy timing, i was actually wondering yesterday how you felt about slap in general. i got my answer, kid in a candy store like all of us. haha
Ha! Glad to oblige man!
Great lesson! Thank you!!
Great lesson and demonstrations!
Appreciate it!
Great video, very helpful
Thank you, and glad to hear it!
Hey Kyle, happy to subscribe to your channel. Love how you to broke down your slap techniques, very easy to understand and attempt. What pickups / electronics are installed in your bass? sounds incredible
Thanks! Really appreciate you watching and subbing! It's a Yamaha bass with p/j pickups, and a pretty standard pickup switch and tone control (passive electronics). For whatever reason it sounds really excellent on recordings, and has been my go to for that!
This is all biblical truth! Thank you for this. One question: what's the action on your bass? I find that doing this on mine is more difficult because of the rather high action, altough I like that heigth for the rounder tone I get when playing finger style.
When I was starting out I tried cutting my action in half, seeing how it played…then either rain by half of where it is and go up or down from there. It’s just a trial and error thing……good luck
Thank you! My action is about at what's considered "factory action," 3/32"...So relatively low action. Yes, this is more difficult with higher action for sure unless you can really thump. I think factory action is a good sweet spot for most players because it's low enough to feel fast, but doesn't buzz too much when you lay into it or play with a pick. A big factor is the curve of your neck too. These techniques are much harder with a lot of neck relief.
Awesome!
That Yamaha sounds amazing
@@sampowellmusic thanks brother I love this damn bass. For a cheapy, I'd never sell it!
Thanx for sharing
Absolutely!
Thanks for great content! Can I ask what bass that is: bb2024x or bb1024x? Thanks again!
I too have been wondering which model Yamaha his bass is…maybe he will share that info. Peace.
I think its the bb1024x, the 2024 have made in japan stamped on the front of the headstock
You're welcome! I WISH it was a 2024x, that's on my wishlist. It's actually the 424x...for the money it's an amazing ax!
Hey if any of you get a line on a 2024x, LET ME KNOW! hahah! :-p
Thanks again for sharing Brother Kyle...I consider Yamaha one of the unsong heroes in Bass (except the TRB 6-string...they are legendary). Peace.
Hi Kyle,
What is that black box behind you, with the big silver know?
I am looking for the program or the tool to slow down music in order to learn better.
Can you help?
YOUR LESSON IN GREAT AND EASY TO FOLLOW.
Thank you.
I think it’s an Apollo Twin interface for recording
@@arcurnow Thank you very much.
For You tube music you can slow to any speed in settings, if you didn't know.
@terrybull3798 Thank you brother Terry!
This was a great video, but next one can you bump up your bass volume one or three notches. This video sounded almost like it was just above the acoustic sound of your bass. I wish I could take lessons if I lived closer. Great video
Heard! It's always a tough mix because of the fact that it's gotta come through on phone speakers...I'll keep working on it!
Don't you mean you're freting hand because some people play bass guitar right hand freting hand 😅
@@shawnhuff3920 yep!
The secret of the slap is... Left hand mute the notes and open strings... Then add good groove and that's it 💪
Is there some type of tone setting that will help bring out my left hand tap better ? I'm already using smiley face setting on EQ but hard to project my left hand tapping when other instruments are in play. Maybe more high mids ?
Your high frequencies will probably bring out the fret noise for that left hand tap, but in some cases, yeah, mids can make the difference. The biggest thing is learning to lift the fretting finger when you want those taps to be louder. It's a little bit of a learning curve, but if you get the muting technique down, it really tightens things up!
Thanks
Love games, Level 42.
Yes love Mark King style been working Love Games out just recently , use it for my sound check song ! @bassehr7847
little educational value here apart from the bass faces.
Sorry it didn't float your boat...plenty of other channels out there to watch
#57_ghettoIsSlap_NotMyStyle🟥