How to Play SLAP BASS for Beginners

An in depth look at playing slap bass for beginners, covering thumb technique, muting while fretting, pop technique, and drum-based grooves.

This video is part of my book, BASS 4-String Etudes, Riffs, Songs & Exercises. It comes with the sheet music, tabs, audio, bassless backing tracks, and Guitar Pro files, and a ton more music, lessons, and exercises. :)
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