Clean Slap Technique (How To Mute When Slapping)

Learn to mute whilst slapping the bass guitar. These techniques will ensure that your bass lines are clean, articulate, and accurate.
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@@SurfandSand808 I would say not always no. Only if it’s a problem or a potential problem. Otherwise, there’s no need.

[@starvideoproduction2045]

Dan, you're the man! I actually used to have the Stingray 4. Been playing since 13 and now 43. Finally decided to get a 5-string Sterling Stingray, it sounds amazing! Slapping IS harder with strings closer together, but since I record my own guitar and bass parts for my music, it's giving me a lot of low end, which I LOVE. Thank you these tips help!!

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[@operator8181]

I don't play bass, I don't own a bass...but this was really informative and easy to follow...and now I want a bass

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[@operator8181]

@@OnlineBassCourses I literally did yesterday XD going through the videos!

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@@operator8181 Nice one! Let me know if you have any bass questions.

[@kimjake65]

Super helpful Dan! Exactly the advice I was looking for as a beginner bassist.

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Love the shirt my man!

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Thanks! Great band.

[@onzkicg]

Thanks 🙏 I got blister from both slap thumb and pop index finger.. is this normal for newbie?

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Sounds normal to me. As long as you have no joint pain. The skin will build up and you'll develop callouses over time. Keep it up!

[@medmac2112]

Awesome tutorial! I slap through the string which means that I can actually mute the low strings with my right forearm by the bridge because my arm is at the optimal angle. I’ve done this for a while now but I don’t really know of any other bassists who do this. Have you ever heard of this muting technique?

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It sounds very cool to me... If it works for you and you're in no pain and you can play everything you want to, then you're good! 👍👍

[@sameerpariyar3392]

Very helpful lesson Dan 👍 One of the Best channel to learn Bass ☺️ Love it

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Thanks, Sameer! Keep up the playing.

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Thank you . Great topic.

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Thanks, it's useful

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Good video Oscar, sorry Dan. Is that an Ibanez roadster there just behind you? Can you possibly use that on an upcoming video please? Cheers

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🤣 yes it is. I love it. It needs a bit of work but yes I'll do a video on it.

[@joannalewis5279]

Do you think it's ok just to use palm muting on a 5 when slapping? That's what I do exclusively for the lower strings. When actually slapping the lower strings I mute the higher strings with my left hand which all feels more natural.

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Yeah, that sounds like it’ll do the job just fine. There are loads of ways of doing it and your one looks good!

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@@OnlineBassCourses thanks Dan

[@MrLudal]

really smart t-shirt lol thank u

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Thanks!

[@shameonlemon4098]

Hi! Thanks it's been really useful Tho i have a problem applying that when i'm standing Is it just me? I have trouble muting with the right hand when i play standing because it's not so confortable to rest the right hand on the E and the A strings

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Is your bass in the same position and height as when you play sitting? If not, adjust the strap so that it is. That should help!

[@Sergio-dh5qh]

In minute 7:00, you mentioned that you had another video on the slap muting technique. Do you have the link?

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Sure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4KVkJaMiKeLfdEsi=8KV22DoHa7Xn6N7M

[@phille05]

Do you also have experience with shortscale basses ?

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Yes. I have a couple - Hofner Club and Fender JMJ Mustang. Great basses.,

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@@OnlineBassCourses when I google it I only read good things compared to a standard bass, but I don't see them used on live gigs ... A pro-con video maybe :-)

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@@phille05 I wouldn’t say they’re better, just different. Easier to play, darker tone. I’ll put your suggestion on the list!

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I'm a lazy guy I love the "easier" argument :-)

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@@phille05 if it works, inspires you, and sounds good then go for it! Some good makes: Wilcock Basses, Fender Mustang, Curtis Novak.

[@donh5794]

Great lesson Dan! Is it harder to slap on some basses than it is on other basses for any particular reasons or maybe the setup? My slapping on an Ibanez GSR200 is not sounding like slapping. It's better on the E and A strings than the D and G strings. The strings seem too tight for slapping, although setup and tuned properly.

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Thanks! String spacing plays a big role as does the string gauge and type. Victor Wooten and Mark King use 40 on the G string. Stainless steel are good for getting that snap and high end tone good for slap.

[@donh5794]

@@OnlineBassCourses That's very good to know. I did not think about string spacing since I didn't know how much control we have on it. Can you tell more about string spacing? Also is the string height action a factor. Type of strings as you indicated, certainly is good to know.

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@@donh5794 action is definitely a factor. String spacing is measured at the bridge and is just the distance between strings measured in mm. There are a few standards and it’s down to hand size and personal preference. Go to a shop and try a few different sizings and you’ll see...

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@@OnlineBassCourses Thank you, that helps a lot.

[@bassismath9118]

I have Ibanez sr 506 six string bass n I suffer while I'm popping(rhcp songs) coz I touch the c string n I hear the noise...please show the right way to slap n pop a six string bass......

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Easy; slap and pop a 4 string bass! Sorry, bad answer I know but I tend not to slap on a 6. Use a fret wrap by the nut or use your fretting hand for muting (which will be quite tough but possible on a 6).

[@bassismath9118]

@@OnlineBassCourses wow....good ans tough but possible...thanks for the motivating lines...will work on 6 string bass only coz that's the only bass I have

[@ghastlylife9836]

Just traded my 4 for a 6, and I THOUGHT i was good at pluckin/slappin.. i could use a consolation. Or maybe just consoled.. geese louise !! Ill Keep at it, no other way mate

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Yeah it's hard to slap on one of those! Like you say though, keep at it 👊

[@mmbcproductions3340]

so if im using my thumb to slap the 3rd string, my left index is muting the 4th string and my right palm is muting the 5th string ?

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That's certainly one way to do it. As long as you can find any way that doesn't feel *too* awkward then go for it. It kind of depends what both hands are doing at that moment (and what notes you’re fretting).

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@@OnlineBassCourses ok I see. Can you suggest other ways to do it?

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@@mmbcproductions3340 Most of what I'd suggest is already in the video. Since the thumb/pop hand is quite busy and often quite far from the strings (bouncing around as it does during slap technique) I tend to use the left hand to mute - the first finger can take care of a lot of problems. Gruv Gear fret wraps are also great!

[@deaconblues4229]

Very helpful tips, but in all fairness, you should have removed that Fretwrap for purposes of this video.

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Thank you. Must not have noticed that - as you can see, it's not in action. 👍