Article: This is the area of the strings directly above the area where the neck of the bass meets the body. Striking the strings with your thumb in this particular area will allow for maximum string-reverberation off the fretboard, thus producing the greatest “slap” noise. To start, rest your left hand on the fretboard without touching the strings. Combine the rotate-and-flick motion in order to play an open slap note on the bass. While you rotate your wrist, try to hit the string with the bony part of your thumb, as this will allow for the fullest sound. An open string refers to a string played without being pressed into contact with the fretboard. Play an open string by striking the string with your thumb and letting it ring. Once your thumb makes contact with the string, complete your wrist rotation to pull your thumb away from the string. Keeping your thumb on the string after you play a note will prevent the string from slapping against the fret board, which will cut off the slap sound. This basic playing motion in your wrist and thumb will be the mainspring for slap bass licks. Therefore, it’s important to feel comfortable with the form and technique with your thumb against open notes before you move on to more complicated techniques.
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Place your thumb parallel to the strings near the end of the fretboard. Strike an open string with the bony part of your extended thumb. Rebound your thumb away from the string after every hit. Keep slapping open strings until you create a consistent slap sound.

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