Bass Tapping Exercise (Using Stacked 5ths)

Fool the world into thinking you're a bass tapping shredmaster... just by learning some simple shapes! This bass tapping exercise uses a shape I call "stacked 5ths," which I often use to create thick arpeggiated tapping parts that are actually easy to play.
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[@punksterbass]

A fellow lefty who plays right-handed, nice.

[@Kolox]

If he' left-handed and can play so good at right-handed bass, then he is very pro

[@darrena.marcus8534]

hi is it weird for you playing right handed? My nephew is left handed but I am now thinking a right handed bass could suit him

[@punksterbass]

it's completely natural to me

[@ayurrrsupermario2684]

Idk why i play double bass also as a lefty

[@Yourmotherscameraman]

Hi me too

[@kentfossgreen3992]

Something almost identical was one of my go-to bass demo licks about 30 years ago, strangely enough.

[@joshfossgreen]

Must be genetic!

[@stompman]

i guess being great bass players runs in the family :)

[@GoldenBoyDims]

Wow thank you for this I've really missed this channel your exercises are the best

[@joshfossgreen]

Thank you!

[@420Bassist]

Hey Josh, been humbly in the process of learning bass. THIS is precisely why I want to learn bass, to learn this exact style. It makes the bass sound like a totally different instrument

[@sddugger1600]

I picked up a bass over 20 years ago and made the mistake of buying a left-handed because I am left-handed. Needless to say I did not fare well and quit in less than a year. Fast-forward to 2 months ago and I decided to pick it up again. I didn’t even think about it and started “playing” (if that is what you can call it ) right-handed. Just a natural thing. Anyhow, saving this video for later down the road. I really enjoy your lessons Josh!

[@luvindabass102]

I have learned that everything (for me) is to learn everything in chunks. I still struggle with "seeing" the road map as I play. It does get easier as I practice, though. It's fun. Thanks, Josh!

[@a_wretch_like_me9665]

Man, I'm learning so much from your channel. Thank you

[@joshfossgreen]

You're welcome!

[@yvesbrown8259]

THIS IS THE BEST JOSH FROM BASS BUZZ IS THE BEST TEACHER

[@ObviouslyNotItalian]

Great video timing! I am able to tap lines on a single string but I wanted to learn doing it on the whole fretboard, this exercise looks like a good workout to begin with

[@Symphonicrockfran]

Yay! I just discovered your channel and now I have a new video :D

[@dark11demon11]

wow wow... I've been watching you for a while... then I found a new UA-camr with cool videos. Been watching him for a while and then realized I watched videos from 2012. I decided to check what he is doing now... and it was you =0

[@silvereminence]

thx bro

[@johnfollis2357]

Nice one Josh. I will be using this for sure. Got to get back into tapping.

[@rogeriocardosotu8016]

Very good

[@judih.8754]

Great lesson Josh.

[@joshfossgreen]

Thanks Judi!

[@MikeC-bc4xp]

Josh at the 9:10 mark: The left hand part in this couldn't really be much dumber and easier.
Me: Hold my beer

[@joshfossgreen]

:P

[@austinwiebe3801]

This is incredible

[@anikethrajaram1366]

one month with this takes out all the nervousness of tapping accurecy

[@mattiameis3300]

Cool!!!

[@RedStoner1000]

Thank you

[@jesusangelnavarro]

Very good!

[@tempest_2222]

I'm a beginner and I love using this work to build pinky strength

[@jimclaypool2662]

Man this sounds incredible! Any effect or dry bass?

[@joshfossgreen]

Thanks! Just dry bass, maybe a touch of reverb (can't remember).

[@anonymousanonymous3073]

Love your ‘Velvet Underground’/ Warhol tattoo ✌️

[@karol-li6nj]

iam a beginner and i found that easy

[@ssb201]

Heyyy, you're the BassBuzz guy!!

[@doolittle1927]

Josh! That's excellent. Fun to try, even though I am only just now getting started with Module 12 (Lesson 4). Also enjoyed following your talk about your personal practice regimen. Couple of questions: can you tell me how to access the pdf for Bass Tapping? Also, is the increased SIZE of a Cirrus difficult to adapt to? Thanks! Stewart

[@medmac2112]

Hey Josh, is this a good exercise to get started on tapping? My left pinky feels very very weak but I’m guessing it’ll get stronger the more I do this.

[@HugoBass83]

totally unrelated, how can you make your machine heads so clearly visible with the green screen?! o_O (I am asking because I never managed to get clear machine heads with my green screen :D)

[@joshfossgreen]

Hey Hugo, no green screen, just a black backdrop. I have machine head problems when I do green screen stuff too!

[@HugoBass83]

@@joshfossgreen oh ok, thanks, I don't feel alone anymore XD (makes sense using a black backdrop, actually °_° :D)

[@MikamiHero]

Awesome lesson, Josh! I just wanted to ask when you tap the note, do you hold onto it whilst tapping the next one or do we ideally let go and just rest the finger on the string?

[@Justbeingjosh]

Are you doing any muting? Also I play with very low action. Will that effect the tapping? I notice a lot of clanking on my fretboard when tapping.

[@nishthalama]

Do you need new strings for tapping or something cause mine are more than six months old and sounding terrible???

[@RedStoner1000]

when tapping the notes higher up on the fret board i'm not getting a clean tone even if i tap them individually with one finger. Do i need to adjust my truss rod or something?

[@danielboyd7810]

I found that just like fretting normally, hit the note towards the back of the fret right before the fret bar. I found this much more difficult than usual with my right hand but practice makes...a little better :p

[@NeoBalkanacMan]

Yo, Josh! That's a beautiful Peavy you have. Could you by any chance tell me the name of the model? Thx

[@psychedelicsadgirl]

This is a great exercise but I find that it makes my left hand wrist hurt, anything I can do to help that?

[@JuanRodriguez-gg2qz]

Ive been practicing for a couple of hours and i just need the last measure. I think it's easier to count it as 6/8 6/8 + 4/8, would you agree?

[@chuckguy3057]

first comment!!! this is awesome!

[@joshfossgreen]

Thanks Chuck!

[@nighthalfling9519]

Do you need an amp to tapp because my amp broke

[@danieljames6799]

Hey Josh, I just have to ask and it's not a bass question! Is there a story about the banana? Did you lose a bet LOL?

[@ksen1a_dubrova]

Hello! Tell me your guitar model please?

[@lelehbass]

00:02 lets see

[@shaggymotionless4269]

Lol, you are staring to upload a lot more on here, has something happened with BassBuzz?

[@joshfossgreen]

Nope, doing both!

[@shaggymotionless4269]

@@joshfossgreen oh cool just asking lol

[@cursedcliff7562]

Haha funny bassbuzzer go tappy tappy tap tap

[@uwu-71028]

you look like the bass buzz guy

[@blaketracy4377]

i cant seem to be able to put my middle finger down. its quite the pickle.

[@MyCovertNarcissism]

Hello Sir, you are my best friend I think yes? Yes, cool. Very good Bass playing here Sir, many respects to you. I liking bass very much, it make me very cool I think, and the lady they like me if I doing this. Very good!! Good day to you my good friend.

[@bostonseifrit3684]

A fellow lefty that plays righty. Nice no see

[@alejandromora5525]

You’re bassbuzz

[@joshfossgreen]

True!

[@lalo272]

El tipo tiene una banana tatuada en el brazo??

[@therealmoonie_6678]

This is mad confusing 😂

[@meaningless2326]

Davie put me here

[@ashishbharti8491]

Tx. Is it banana 🍌 tattoo on right hand?

[@dankooryuk1013]

'been doing hammer ons since I was a baby' lol