Basic Slap Technique for Electric Bass

Course Number
ILBS-251
Description
Alternately called slap bass, funk bass, or thumb and snap bass, this technique will be approached in class on a beginner's basis. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals. Developing a technical foundation through progressive exercises, students will learn to read and interpret basic slap notation. Creativity is encouraged through use of combining basic slap ideas (thumb, snap, muted notes, slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs).
Credits
1
Prerequisites
None (bass principals) or written approval of course chair (non-bass principals)
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Inside Berklee Courses (Online)
Department
BASS
Course Chair
Steve Bailey
Taught By
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