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Slap upright bass technique

Slap upright bass technique
  1. Is it bad to slap a bass?

Is it bad to slap a bass?

Slapping can sound really bad on old, dead strings. A lot of the slap sound comes from the zing of fresh new strings and when you're getting started as a beginner bass player, you're likely to get frustrated that it doesn't sound like you want it to.

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