How to Slap the Bass (in 30 minutes)

[@rifaellevine8418]

I love how Jessica and Rasheed have their own little party going on in the background the whole time. From making food to doing yoga to jumping rope, it's hilarious 😂

[@jasonremy1627]

I was totally loving the band in the background just doing their own thing!

[@BoopyTheFox]

This is actually helping to learn, just like fidgeting or drawing in class. I don't remember the exact word for it, but i know there is such a concept.

[@thebigredgiantboi8719]

😂

[@Nick20_02]

Yeah exactly 😂😂

[@WhereTheBASShasNoName]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@danman1471]

sir, may I just applaud your creativity. What I mean by that is nobody is making videos like you are. You have like a certain signature style, with the backgrounds, focus, and style of presentation. Greetings from Latvia and turpini būt lielisks. Peace

[@scottfilbey7882]

Why dont you marry him then? Jesus christ

[@absolutebastardhours4404]

@@scottfilbey7882 Says the one that's afraid of compliments..

[@badatfocusing]

@@scottfilbey7882 if you're joking, it wasn't funny. if you're serious, why're you being weird?

[@guywithaguitar1827]

@@scottfilbey7882 cause he's already married, easy. I would

[@ekoms1355]

@@scottfilbey7882 Keep the hatred to yourself, it makes you look vulnerable.

[@goforthandeattacos]

This format needs to be a regular thing. Intermediate/advanced techniques taught as if they’re rudimentary. Slap bass has always been intimidating for me to try and learn, until now.

[@joaomatheus6222]

I bet there are a bunch of bass players who already know how to slap E string and what not but didn't skip the basic sections of the video because its just so fun and educational Great Job, Rob

[@reme7903]

Yup.

[@martinlaukkanen1652]

Novice or seasoned pro, you can always use a refresher course.

[@alecrisser12]

I'm not sure why I'm watching this video, I'm already pretty advanced with slap bass. Maybe it's just because I learned to slap from Rob in the beginning with his 8 string slap 101. It's kind of nostalgic watching a new video of you teaching things that I learned from you in the past. I like it!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I'm the opposite. I'm not sure why I'm watching this video; I hardly know the difference between a bass and a guitar. But, who knows, maybe the bass is what lies ahead for me.

[@markm0000]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 If you’re feeling it then get a bass and go for it!

[@AtomizedSound]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 huge difference between the two. Look up educational resources and you’ll learn

[@DJKr15py]

Because even Rob's lesson videos are secretly performance art

[@Mr_Foeko]

this video just made me check if i could keep up, i can, but now my fingers hurt because i did it for too long :)

[@markm0000]

The out of focus distraction is a genius way to keep viewer engagement on a boring tutorial video very few would actually watch. You still get detail across and it’s funny. My favorite was the Bob Ross painting.

[@Rylee_G]

Your bass style has actually influenced my ukulele style a lot! Thanks 💖

[@markm0000]

That ukulele slaps 👋🏻

[@humdingr]

Weird seeing the source of my Brennan Lee Mulligan memes on a Rob Scallon video! Worlds collide haha

[@Rylee_G]

@@humdingr it happens on every video I comment at this point lmao

[@Gar0nTV]

I recognized the name from the Dropout clips on your channel I watch all the time. Small World!

[@markm0000]

@@Rylee_G I don’t know who you are, or what the deal is with your ukulele, I just went with it. Good vibes.

[@hextray]

Dude's a legend for every video he makes. But damn, this type of video, the work, the preparation... OMG you're a madman

[@tannerh7774]

Rob, even after watching your videos for so many years, you never cease to amaze me. I remember watching your first slap video for the first time, it was probably the best video on your channel. Well Rob, you've done it again. This video was honestly amazing and I loved all the little skits that you guys organized in the background. I remember in your first slap video you guys were so excited that you finally got a good take you can use... as a hobby guitar player, I can relate to that feeling. The amount of work that goes into video production makes the output seem so small, and I don't doubt that videos like these take ages to put together. Thanks for the great content guys, keep it up!

[@cswaine8]

Been obsessed with Les for 20 years and finally picked up a bass about 8 months ago. This is amazing thank you

[@davidwilson6577]

I recommend looking at American Life first. It's a very easy one to learn but takes a decent amount of time to perfect and it'll really skyrocket your string precision.

[@davidwilson6577]

Also Hair by Graham Central Station because if you want to learn slap you might as well learn the best slap.

[@kevinriccy9590]

why is it so funny to see the two in the background distracting themselves... LOL Rob: Teaching Slapp Everyone else: Lets play chess in the background

[@markm0000]

Rob I was thinking of you these past few days. Awesome to see a new upload and you’re in good health. The bass slaps 👋🏻

[@georgeorum1543]

Rob you read my mind every time

[@markm0000]

He knows his audience well.

[@TommyLeeDepp]

Thanks for showing those finger flings, always loved when you used this technique! Time to practice now...

[@markm0000]

You can do it!!

[@markm0000]

I love how Rob is so focused on slap bass and the two in the back are constantly screwing around on camera. Hahahahahahaha

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Screwing around?! Eating and working out are necessary, they were using their down time effectively! And painting a masterpiece like they did is using their creative talents and maximizing their time! I guess the chess and video games were less helpful effective though 😂

[@markm0000]

@@CreativeMindsAudio xD

[@deezwaffles558]

Man always opens a video with a banger

[@markm0000]

He went ham on that into.

[@Ontheroad13]

30:25 is some serious Les vibes. Love the video!! Thanks you three and everyone behind the camera!!

[@yakfishin4912]

The slap guitar you did a few yrs back is one of the baddest videos on KZbin. PERIOD.

[@griffy07]

baddest?

[@markm0000]

@@griffy07 bestest

[@caseyhamm8822]

another installment of “i’m rob scallion and my favorite mode is phrygian.” that’s the primus coming through

[@lordofthe6string]

I've recently started playing bass as my brother's band needed a bassist, and I've watched sooo many videos trying to get better at bass, and seriously this video has been so much more helpful than a lot of the 'pro' bassist videos online.

[@untruenorth]

Amazing to see Lady and the Tramp references 67 years after its original release. (Awesome video too)

[@rasheedthomas1249]

Amazing you caught that 🤣 Cheers🙌

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Oh, I didn't think that was a Lady and the Tramp reference. It just looked like the natural way to eat a sandwich that big.

[@Slayr.]

Yes, that's right Rob. *S L A P* the *B A S S* Epico.

[@Cantersoft]

69 likes. I won't ruin it.

[@d3fault1420]

@@Cantersoft me neither

[@afernandezaf55af]

It is so wild remembering the first vids I watched were like the Maytallica ones I think back in 2016 or 2017. And now seeing your content grow and you you grow as an artist and as a filmmaker, it is so wonderful seeing stuff like this. Love this channel to death.

[@TKDFORCEART]

Your slap bass technique is so flamencoey, it's very very unique!

[@Emersonlakeorpalmer]

His style of slap/strumming bass came from Les Claypool

[@Iamthegreenvector022]

Expecting a davie504 comment, But that aside, this is cool!!

[@Lee_M92]

I was really hoping he’d start the video with “What’s up Slappers”

[@regimiro4888]

It's almost like davie whatever the fuck is not the only bass player on the planet or something

[@BrotherKellerman]

It’s so funny how Rasheed looks like he’s playing the most epic guitar sequence, but he’s literally just playing a couple of notes and repeating them lmaooo

[@papachung6639]

Reminded me of an old victor wooten video when rob tried playing “wrong notes” but with good rythmn and not overthinking. I’d imagine many of guys know the vid Im talking about

[@33savage70]

i think it might have been music is win who was playing wrong notes with wooten

[@anatoliyatrilvik7660]

A lot of "How to Slap like a PRO!" videos usually just teach you how to pluck and slap and just say "Good luck!" This video actually teaches you the style along with the pluck and slap, with even more methods. Great for a beginner (like me, perfect timing for the video) or a experienced bassist who wants to explore with slap.

[@Croissantrophy.meme.channel]

Nice! I was just re watching your scataylor and FoO videos when this came up.

[@Croissantrophy.meme.channel]

@Cat kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM So true indeed

[@AWM8]

Muting the strings you don't want to hear and aim the next string when you slap. After all this time trying to slap, finally, something comes up with this key advice. Thank you Rob.

[@bellchattin]

That bass is sooo beautiful

[@elviskeiskiwannstrom8995]

I remember learning slap guitar from that video you made some years ago :)

[@BabaSmithVideos]

Holy crap the timing! Just last week I picked up a bass after a couple of years and wanted to learn slapping. Gonna pick some tips from this video for sure!

[@Emersonlakeorpalmer]

Remember to take ur time with each individual string with slapping (to become more consistent ) and soon you’ll catch onto it. Ur fingers may hurt from the popping of the strings but overtime your fingers will build the calluses. Good luck on ur slap bass journey

[@Kizamime]

You're a great teacher, Rob! I think a lot of people will find this extremely useful

[@andrewpappas9311]

That outro jam definitely sounded like it could've been an outtake from Sailing the Seas of Cheese or Pork Soda, always love hearing the Primus-inspired jams you come up with

[@garrettrichards5233]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long thank you mr scallon you are a blessing

[@jacksonkerr4268]

Interesting, I've been playing bass for awhile but learned after guitar so haven't really had any direction on technique. I slap very differently to you but it still works for me. I tend to hit the string as closer to a 90 degree angle to the bass and then pull my thumb away quickly. I can still play fast slapping like the intro to higher ground by the peppers so it's not really an issue but I thought it was an interesting note in case people find it easier that the way Rob described. The only difference if that with my technique you need to mute the other strings with your left hand as they won't be muted with your right

[@Stoffen224]

I do the same thing. I learned from a video where they described the technical differences between Claypool's slap and Flea's slap, and the main difference is the angle of the hand and thumb

[@_itsdmd_]

16:43 "There's no wrong note. You just lack confidence" - Jacob Collier

[@MightyGodlikeG]

Thanks for making a detailed video on your slapping. You really showed what you actually do while playing, other musicians just kinda slap the song and then say "and that's how i slap". I don't feel like a dumbass after watching YOUR video. Thanks Rob!

[@timothymckane6362]

This slap bass video: *exists* Davie504: [visible happiness by expressing his neutral face]

[@ratmforthewin]

Les Claypool and Davie504 approve of this video 14:42 really made me want to listen to "Lacquer Head" by Primus

[@lucy-elizakezia1830]

Fuck, you mentioned lacquer head, I'm not sure if I'll be able to continue watching this before listening to it.... The dead notes are just so 👌

[@ratmforthewin]

@@lucy-elizakezia1830 I know 😍

[@aleenaadze]

Thanks brother, i've had trouble with slap since the beggining of playing bass (one year+ ago) now i'm trying to focus on it. Huge fan of primus aswell haha

[@jonathanromo4104]

Thank you. I've always been a self councious slapper and been too afraid to ask for help. This really clarifies things.

[@SirFrankoman]

I'm invested in that struggle connecting the cord at 8:36 in the background. Wait what are they doing anyways? Wait, are those GAMEBOYS?! On behalf of all of us, we HAVE TO know what they were playing!

[@rtsnto7877]

Without this video i wouldn't never know how to slap, now i am a slapper maniac, slapping the bass every single day so thx

[@jackbaird8648]

I dont even play bass and i stayed for the whole video 😂 love the vids man keep up the good work

[@franckydookie]

I love his different approach to slap. Really Claypooly

[@216trixie]

That's what he said.

[@doublea125]

Don't think that nobody noticed you playing Lacquer Head there for a second.

[@Diodor_JaPolak]

Backstage action is brilliant!"D

[@Coda02]

this slapping technique is so great, it gives you so much control. Thanks Rob, it helped a lot!

[@fryle_0]

YESSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO EVER SINCE THE SLAP GUITAR VIDEO

[@artbylarry]

probably the best lesson in terms of style . The other players acting in the background are something totally unique 😀

[@glenby2u]

I got off on the background. the band! totally awesome fun going on in the background. loved the style of this,

[@mattyreyrey]

I remember when Davie504 showed this man how he slaps and now Rob’s mastered it.

[@Morsmalleo]

Been waiting for another slap bass video well done Rob ❤️

[@F_L_U_X]

I've never been more distracted in my LIFE

[@BoomChockolaca]

maaan, this bass is gorgeous! The roasted maple neck looks stunning! The video quality is fantastic, great content as always

[@slando7033]

I’m always seeing him playing guitar and I sometimes forget how much he also knows about bass playing

[@handidrummer]

The greatest bass guitar teaching video of all time for obvious reasons

[@drummerdan95]

As a drummer I am so jealous that Jessica gets to jam with such a creative and fun musician all the time haha

[@Gwyn1stborn]

You're a great teacher man. Loved the Primus legs at the end

[@jameslightfoott]

Words can not describe the amount of time I’ve been waiting for this video

[@parcormasteryesiknowispell4337]

Its mandatory that Rob has things thrown at him in every music video now.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Idea: an instrument gets thrown at him and he has to play it.

[@parcormasteryesiknowispell4337]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 well that's just dangerous XD

[@spork1634]

I was literally dreaming of this video happening one day

[@zenalejoplay7102]

Thank you so much Rob and Jessi, I really love what you do!

[@malcelinho]

- Rob - Bass - Jessica banging the drums There were no reason for me to not press like first thing when the video started

[@fyrewire]

this channel makes me wanna learn guitar and bass

[@FreddieM213]

Lol if you notice them eating in the background 🤣 that's a huge sub

[@drewz116]

I always wondered what the rest of the band was doing during a bass solo. I feel I have a better idea now

[@josephgsell1779]

Rob scallion you are like my best friend. No way, you are my best friend.!!😲 Been watching you from the beginning. Love to see you having fun, getting loose, and giving me inspiration to pull my Bass off the wall and get groovie. Background antics kept distracting me and I'd have to rewatch portions of the video, hilarious. Good funky jam at the end,🎵 thanks so much for the content.

[@Cavonny]

The song gives me a Primus vibe 100%. Rob moving on to Bass now? Nice to see more guitar players moving on to bass. I mean I could walk across my street and shake a tree and a guitar player will fall from it. My neighbor was a guitar player to the end, until I brought my bass over to his house one day for him to give it a listen. A few weeks later he went out and purchased a bass, which he now plays more then his guitars. I too am guilty from starting off with a guitar for awhile, until I tried a bass, and now I have a lot more hours on a bass then I did when I played a guitar. Bass guitars are just much more fun to play when you can get percussions sounds off a string instrument as well as chords, so they are like two instruments in one.

[@rustleweighed-thrasher]

Jerry was a Race Car driver... he drove so goddamn fast... he never did take the checkered flag, but he never did come in last. Pat it like Primus 🤘🤘🤘

[@XSpImmaLion]

Obligatory came here for the slap bass, stayed for the background activities. xD

[@lazlowjenkins8945]

this is cool and a very professional approach to a teaching tutorial.

[@codesent2125]

I can see it already "Rob Scallon 2: Raw Chess Play"

[@D33r_Hunt3r_]

I get so focused on what he is saying, and then I look over and I remember they are playing chess 🤣

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I wonder who won.

[@XRaym]

The instrcutions are as good as the background actions are funny 😄 very original compared to regular YT humor, so refreshing ! and the final clip.. so good !!

[@pikap8649]

That drum tuning is my absolute favorite type 👍

[@johnpick8336]

Great Looking Bass Dude ! Excellent video too !

[@Ganbrat]

This video made me realize I need a compresor. Thanks Rob :)

[@damiani5345]

Hey Rob, you should get a signature bass too!!

[@someguywithaphone5921]

Huge Primus/Sausage fan here. Les inspired me as well, Rob. Just wish this apartment complex was cool with instruments, so I didn't have to play at Radio Shack, our local music shop.

[@darkdragonsoul99]

them playing gameboy was great

[@alexander2979]

I like how the two in the back made a giant sub sandwich out of no where

[@youraouibe]

i like to imagine a universe where rob scallon teaches thump because holy moly it's so difficult. oh, and something about thump and slap, with slap, you do a lot of wrist movements, while with thump, you tend to want you wrist relatively stationary.

[@marvinhibler1967]

Wtf, the sandwich had me cracking up about halfway through lmao🤣

[@Scruncho]

Rob will never stop, he’s an unmovable unstoppable force, to get to your power is a dream in itself. Great job now send that bass so I can record with it :) :)

[@iamdb1990]

I can't help but have Stewie Griffin's chord song while watching this, you just elongated it and made it more slappy and bassy lol

[@TetrinityEC]

Had to pause the video to comment that the trick of thinking of the 14th fret as the 2nd fret but an octave higher has kind of blown my mind. Like, I knew that was the musical relation but I rarely play up there because I didn't have the same intuition.

[@koolkid7405]

Damn wasn't expecting such a badass tutorial thx u berry

[@Traumglanz]

Beautiful bass, I am totally happy with mine tone was, but yours looks really great. Sounds great too. Ok, it's starting good, have the same issues you had at the start, let's see if this one finally makes things click with me and enjoy some slap playing. So far I had no luck to graps the exact motion "trick" to do it properly. Looking forward to the rest of this one.

[@penopocalypse]

i was ok with the gameboy then the sandwich came out and i was completely distracted

[@markm0000]

Ah it’s fine. If you’re actually trying to learn you’ll easily ignore them.

[@penopocalypse]

@@markm0000 true 😂 I was just in awe of the size of that thing 😂 and why they were eating it like that.

[@markm0000]

@@penopocalypse It’s a sandwich meant for catering. It’s supposed to get cut up into small pieces for 10 people.

[@penopocalypse]

@@markm0000 comedic gold

[@markm0000]

@@penopocalypse haha yeah the way they were eating it was funny. Like the shared spaghetti noodle that joins two lovers by the lips.

[@joshbanker8743]

Always love some good MFKR!!!

[@BigBurgerBoy557]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 That’s all I can say! Just great!

[@oliverpyide7748]

Davie504 approves this video

[@ValentinoSauzer]

Love the new Primus video... thanks

[@Jeff_PNW]

Excellent tutorial! My bass has been tucked away for too long...gonna have to break it out again now. And LOL at everything going on in the background. 🤣

[@conleycousin6481]

Wow man I love your musical talent

[@sittingduck4602]

30:21 Les: "I have taught them well."