Marvin Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Mark King and Flea aside, I don't really know any slappers. I had a lesson last night and my teacher, to break the lesson up, introduced a bit of slap as I said I'd never tried. Although I didn't do very well it's something I'll keep having a go at as I quite enjoyed it. So who are the well known slappers, just so I can listen and watch maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Victor Wooten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Just a few players who've done some cool slap stuff....... Marcus Miller,Stanley Clarke,Victor Wooten,Larry Graham,Louis Johnson,Dave LaRue,Adam Nitti,Bill Dickins, Les Claypool,'Ready' Freddie Washington,T.M. Stevens,Stuart Hamm,Victor Bailey,John Patitucci,....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Check out my youtube channel below, i've got a great live track of Prince's in my favourites, a great example of how slapbass doesn't have to be the central part of a song or arrangement. Youtube channel link in my signature (video is called jay leno 02") Edited July 21, 2010 by JMT3781 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Oooohhhh..... How could I have forgotten to mention Alain Caron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Excuse me as I go and sit in the corner for being stupid. I've been around the forum for long enough to know who slaps, their names are regular features, dear o dear. Thanks for the names and the you tube link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Jordan,Kerry Katona, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 [quote name='JMT3781' post='901115' date='Jul 21 2010, 06:01 PM']Check out my youtube channel below, i've got a great live track of Prince's in my favourites, a great example of how slapbass doesn't have to be the central part of a song or arrangement. Youtube channel link in my signature (video is called jay leno 02")[/quote] Yeah Yolanda ..... I agree, a tastefully applied small amount of slap can add to a tune, too much can spoil it. IMHO Mark King is in a different department totally as he is playing the instrument as tuned percussion. That video is nice but really I think you just wanted us to read the latest comment on your channel: " lodinsen (2 weeks ago) you're hot! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='901136' date='Jul 21 2010, 06:37 PM']Jordan,Kerry Katona,[/quote] Tea >> Screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Mark King is a definite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Me'Shell. Tasteful. Norwood Fisher, P-Nut, Wojtek Whats-His-Name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Oh no the Mark King Vs Flea Thread has begun again! I know thats not the OP but they are the magic words and it will happen it always does,Lets chuck "Phil Collins in as the best drummer in the world" into the mix too that always gets em' going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Marvin, there are also 19 pages (and counting...) in the Funk and Groove thread with many examples of some fine slappy stuff. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70165"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70165[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Doddy' post='901116' date='Jul 21 2010, 06:03 PM']Oooohhhh..... How could I have forgotten to mention Alain Caron?[/quote] May I suggest it is because that is what any sane person with intact genitalia and a love of music would have done? Edited July 21, 2010 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Haha thats the missing dicking about lol [quote name='OldGit' post='901153' date='Jul 21 2010, 06:50 PM']Yeah Yolanda ..... I agree, a tastefully applied small amount of slap can add to a tune, too much can spoil it. IMHO Mark King is in a different department totally as he is playing the instrument as tuned percussion. That video is nice but really I think you just wanted us to read the latest comment on your channel: " lodinsen (2 weeks ago) you're hot! " [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 [quote name='JMT3781' post='901182' date='Jul 21 2010, 07:05 PM']Haha thats the missing dicking about lol[/quote] She's gone missing, James? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 missus lol! although she is missing... been at home in norway all summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 [quote name='JMT3781' post='901185' date='Jul 21 2010, 07:11 PM']missus lol! although she is missing... been at home in norway all summer [/quote] Christ, that's even worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Louis Johnson and Freddie Washington are my favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 [quote name='Stingray5' post='901174' date='Jul 21 2010, 07:01 PM']Marvin, there are also 19 pages (and counting...) in the Funk and Groove thread with many examples of some fine slappy stuff. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70165"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70165[/url][/quote] Ah, yes of course, I'll check it out as soon as I've come out of the dunces corner. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Marvin, you could also look at Alexis Sclarevski and Stu Hamm Slap bass DVD's (probably on you tube), if you want to just check out some (IMHO) of the 2 best instructional videos. There's no substitute for 1:1 with your tutor of course, but to supplement dipping your toe in the slap bass pond (often murky) you could do worse. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 [quote name='oldslapper' post='901197' date='Jul 21 2010, 07:24 PM']Marvin, you could also look at Alexis Sclarevski and Stu Hamm Slap bass DVD's (probably on you tube), if you want to just check out some (IMHO) of the 2 best instructional videos. There's no substitute for 1:1 with your tutor of course, but to supplement dipping your toe in the slap bass pond (often murky) you could do worse. John[/quote] Supplementing, between lessons would do no harm. As long as I remember not to get too distracted, as I can do. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 [quote name='oldslapper' post='901197' date='Jul 21 2010, 07:24 PM']Marvin, you could also look at Alexis Sclarevski and Stu Hamm Slap bass DVD's (probably on you tube), if you want to just check out some (IMHO) of the 2 best instructional videos. There's no substitute for 1:1 with your tutor of course, but to supplement dipping your toe in the slap bass pond (often murky) you could do worse. John[/quote] This DVD is the best one out there. Been around for years. Foolproof if you stick to each exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 [quote name='OldGit' post='901153' date='Jul 21 2010, 06:50 PM']I agree, a tastefully applied small amount of slap can add to a tune, too much can spoil it. IMHO Mark King is in a different department totally as he is playing the instrument as tuned percussion.[/quote] Yes, he does have that skill, that's not all he does though, is his finger playing and musicality underestimated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 [quote name='silddx' post='901180' date='Jul 21 2010, 07:05 PM']May I suggest it is because that is what any sane person with intact genitalia and a love of music would have done?[/quote] Not a fan then? You may not like Caron's music,but for my money he has possibly the best slap technique anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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