Download or read book Percussive Slap Bass written by Chris Matheos and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This method book explains how percussive slap bass works with the drums, and how playing percussively will make you lock tighter with the drummer. Included are sections on building a percussive groove, pop control, moving patterns, individual string control, slap without pops, slapping with tensions, double pops, slapping with dyads, triplets, Flamenco thumb technique, odd meters, applied grooves, and a special section for a rhythm section workout. Notation and tablature are clearly explained with instructions on left hand muting and many slapping tips. This method will make your grooves sound fuller, making your playing mode more valuable to your rhythm section.