A friend's son (hi, Noah!) reached out with some questions about slap, specifically about struggles with accuracy, timing, and volume differences between slaps and pops.
So I made this lesson to help address those issues.
Make sure to scroll down for the free PDF and drum loop.
The bottom line is to practise correctly. Slow down, develop proper mechanics, and then use a timing source to get your groove together.
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Slap Bass Exercises To Improve Accuracy, Timing & Ghost Notes
Use this 110BPM drum loop once you're comfortable. If it's too fast, use a metronome at a tempo comfortable for you and build up speed over the coming months.
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