What you'll learn

By the end of this course you will be able to play slap bass by learning and practicing the exercises
Thumb/Slap exercises
Finger/plucking exercises
Trills, Slides
Triplets, 16th's, Double stops

Course content

4 sections • 66 lectures • 1h 13m total length

course overview7:00
45 play-along exercises

descriptive how-to slides

downloadable sheet music

on screen bass tab

quizes

Introduction to The Slap Bass Formula1:19
Preview Video introduction
Introduction to the basics and positioning0:34
In this section we will

go over the fundamentals of the slap bass formula

and understand the tab sheets so you can follow the play-along exercises

How to position you're bass guitar
Tuning1:12
Exercise for tuning up each of the 4 strings E A D and G.
Timing0:58
Exercise for Keeping Time.
The Three Main Elements Of Slap Bass1:00
There are three main elements to slap bass. Slapping, popping and damping

In order to play through the exercises you will need to familiarise yourself with each of the following.
Slapping Technique1:00
This example shows you where to hit your thumb when slapping the bass.
Popping Technique1:00
This example shows you where to place your finger when popping the bass.
Damping Technique1:00
This example shows you where to place your hand when damping the notes.
Bass Tab Explained 11:00
Tab sheets explained

-Slap and Hammer-on Symbols
Bass Tab Explained 21:00
Tab sheets explained

-String name and Pop/pull symbols
Bass TabExplained 31:00
Tab sheets explained

-damp note and fret number symbols.
Bass Tab Explained 41:00
Tab sheets explained

-Slides and stop note symbols.
Bass Tab Explained 51:00
Tab sheets explained

-Double stop symbols.
Bass Tab Symbols1:00
In order to make the slap bass formula easier, here is a full description of the tab sheet symbols
Exercise 1, Slap Example + Tab Sheet 1-81:30
Slap exercise

Print off tab sheet with exercises 1-8

Use tab sheet to play along with exercises.
Exercise 2, Slap Example.0:55
Slap exercise
Exercise 3, Slap Example.0:50
Slap Exercise
Exercise 4, Pop Example.1:20
Pop exercise
Exercise 5, Pop Example.0:59
Pop exercise
Exercise 6, Pop Example.0:41
Pop exercise
Exercise 7 Hammer-on Example.0:35
Hammer-on exercise
Exercise 8, Hammer-on Example.0:29
Hammer-on exercise
Exercise 9 Hammer-on Example +Tab Sheet 9-160:42
Hammer-on exercise

Print off tab sheet with exercises 9-16

Use tab sheet to play along with exercise
Exercise 10, Pull-off Example.0:29
Pull-off exercise
Exercise 11, Pull-of Example.0:27
Pull-off exercise
Exercise 12, Slide Example.0:30
Slide exercise
Exercise 13, Slide Example.0:36
Slide exercise
Exercise 14, Slide Example.0:29
Slide exercise
exercise 15, Trill Example.0:42
Trill exercise
Exercise 16, Trill Example.0:35
Trill exercise
Exercise 17, Slap/damp/pop Example + Tab Sheet 17-19.1:04
Slap/damp/pop exercise

Print off tab sheet with exercises 17-19

Use tab sheet to play along with exercise
Exercise 18, Damp/Pull Example.0:28
Damp/pulls exercise
Exercise 19, Pop/damp/slap Example.0:29
Pop/damp/slap exercise
Hows it going?
Closing0:47
With the downloadable tab sheets practice the exercises separately.

Start slow if its too hard at first to build up your stamina and it will get easier as you progress through the formula.

Introduction to section two0:21
In this section we will cover slightly longer examples, slightly faster and more involved than in section one.

Download the tab sheets and keep practicing the exercises separately which will make the formula run smoother and easier to understand.
Exercise 1, Octave pulls Example Tab Sheet 1-7.2:19
Octave pulls exercise

Print off tab sheet with exercises 1-7

Use tab sheet to play along with exercise
Exercise Two, Octave pulls Example.0:57
Octave pulls exercise
Exercise 3, Octave pulls Example.0:58
Octave pulls exercise
Exercise 4, Octave-pulls/pull-offs Example.1:26
Octave-pulls/pull-offs exercise
Exercise 5, Octave pulls/pull-off Example.1:23
Octave pulls/pull-off exercise
Exercise 6, Octave pulls/slide Example.1:15
Octave pulls/slide exercise
Exercise 7, Slide/slap/pop Example.1:18
Slide/slap/pop exercise
Exercise 8, Slap/pop Example + Tab Sheet 8-11.0:48
Slap/pop exercise

Print off tab sheet with exercises 8-10

Use tab sheet to play along with exercise
Exercise 9, Octave pulls Example.0:40
Exercise Ten, Slap Example.1:11
Slap exercise
Exercise 11, Slap/damp/pop Example.1:24
Slap/damp/pop exercise
Exercise 12, Pull off/slap/damp Example + Tab Sheet 12-14.0:53
Pull off/slap/damp exercise

Print off tab sheet with exercises 12-14

Use tab sheet to play along with exercise
Exercise 13, Slap/damp Example.1:02
Exercise 14, Hammer-on/slap/damp/pop Example.0:56
Hammer-on/slap/damp/pop
How is it going?
Closing0:35
In this section we covered slightly bigger examples, slightly faster and more involved.

Download the tab sheets and keep practicing the exercises.

Introduction0:36
In this section we'll cover the advanced side of the formula.

it's a good idea to download the tabs sheets so you can study and practice the examples.

practice them at a slow rate and you'll find them easier to play.
Exercise 1, Slap/octave-pulls/damp Example + Tab Sheet 1-7.1:21
Slap/octave-pulls/damp exercise

Print off tab sheet with exercises 1-7

Use tab sheet to play along with exercise
Exercise 2, Pull-off/damp/hammer-on/slap Example.1:31
Pull-off/damp/hammer-on/slap exercise
Exercise 3, Slap/damp/pop Example.0:56
Slap/damp/pop exercise
Exercise 4, Slap/damp/16ths Example.0:40
Slap/damp/16ths exercise
Exercise 5, Slap/damp/pop/16ths Example.1:33
Slap/damp/pop/16ths exercise
Exercise 6, Octave-pulls/slap/pull-offs/damping Example.1:33
Octave-pulls/slap/pull-offs/damp exercise
Exercise 7, Slap/damp/pop/16ths Example.0:59
Slap/damp/pop/16ths exercise
Exercise 8, Slap/pull-offs/double-stops Example + Tab Sheet 8-10.2:03
Slap/pull-offs/double-stops exercise

Print off tab sheet with exercises 8-10

Use tab sheet to play along with exercise
Exercise 9, Slap/pop/damp/hammer-on Example.1:31
Slap/pop/damp/hammer-on exercise
Exercise 10, Octave-pulls/slap/damp/hammer-ons(12 bar riff) Example.3:35
Octave-pulls/slap/damp/hammer-ons(12 bar riff) exercise
Exercise 11, Slap/damp/triplets Example + Tab Sheet 11.1:30
Slap/damp/triplets exercise

Print off tab sheet with exercise 11

Use tab sheet to play along with exercise
How's it going ?
Closing0:56
The Slap Bass Formula has been specifically designed to build up your playability as you keep practicing the exercises.

To make things easier practice the more complex ones slower at first then gradually build up to a steadier rate.
The funk bass formula. Next course.1:02
Additional funk bass course with a more detailed look into the funk bass process.
The beginner bass formula. Next course.0:46
The beginner bass formula. How to brush up on your bass skills from a beginners perspective.

Requirements

Bass Guitar, Amp, Basic Playing Ability

Description

Hi,

My name is Danny Merriman, I've developed a formula that uses step by step tutorials, which provides an exciting and engaging way to learn how to play slap bass guitar. Each stage you will focus on easy to follow specific steps to master each key component throughout your learning experience

You'll feel motivated and eager to learn as you progress through the course.

With 30 years of experience and my sincere willingness to help over 1500 students reach their goals, along with your willingness to succeed, you'll be happy you took a seat on the slap bass formula and rise up from your bedroom to the funky groove shack...

With Over 1500 satisfied students and a no obligation 30 day money back guarantee give the slap bass formula a try today.

It's all about the bass eh...

This course is about how to slap the bass guitar

materials included are

video instructor exercises
slides
docs

the course is ongoing as you can go back as many times as you like for practicing purposes

The course is structured into three main sections

the basics
intermediate
advanced

reasons to take this course are

to learn the slap bass technique
to improve bass playing
learn funk

Who this course is for:

Bass players at all levels will benefit from studying the numerous exercises

What you'll learn

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Course content

course overview1 lecture • 7min

The Basics34 lectures • 29min

Intermediate16 lectures • 17min

Advanced15 lectures • 21min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: