msangster Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 I was wondering who has the Slap it book,its by Tony Oppenheim. I was wondering how did you practice the bass grooves? Did you do them slowly or did you do them with the cd,tape or record? Did you use a metronome,if you did what speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc_dup1 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 I used that book some years ago, it's quite a good one. Personally I just played the exercises, slowly then built up speed. I may have used a 'nome occasionally. I didn't play along with the record - from memory my book came supplied with one of those old thin vinyl recordings, and since I did not have a turntable I've never even heard any of the recordings. I occasionally used to get young bassists coming up to me after gigs asking about slapping and I used to recommend this book. I don't really care for the slap style very much, but I needed it for that band so I learned to do it to a passable standard. I've always thought it ironic that the thing that got me most interest from other players was my slapping when I had no real interest in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 I pretty much know this book by heart. I listened to the record a few times. Tony's playing is exceptionally clean. But to practice, I just read the exercises and played them over and over. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc_dup1 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 There's a point in the book, reasonably near the end, where the exercises get quite a lot harder. I didn't persist beyond that point. The book had served its purpose so I could play the slapped tunes I needed to for the band I was in. I wasn't interested enough in being a slapmeister to put in the time to master the last few exercises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 That's the best part of the book! Why skip it? Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc_dup1 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 I was a relative beginner on the instrument, Jeremy (as I still am compared to many of the players round here). At that time I couldn't have played a varied mid-tempo walking line on Autumn Leaves or So What, so I felt I had more important things to learn than advanced slap techniques. I'm guessing you were already a much more advanced player. Once you've baked your cake you can spend time on the icing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 I purchased that book in '83 or '84. It not only cleaned up my slap technique, but it made sight reading effortless - especially when you get to the back of the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning Koa Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Originally posted by msangster: I was wondering who has the Slap it book,its by Tony Oppenheim. I was wondering how did you practice the bass grooves? Did you do them slowly or did you do them with the cd,tape or record? Did you use a metronome,if you did what speed?This forum is so great. I have got more information about the bass than I could injest in a life time. I was wandering about a good book on slap style, and it magically appears on the fourm. Thanks to all the guys and gals who post the useful data. From the Band "Morning Koa" - "Chicks Dig the Bass Player!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Originally posted by msangster: I was wondering how did you practice the bass grooves? Did you do them slowly or did you do them with the cd,tape or record? Did you use a metronome,if you did what speed? ------------------------------------------------------------- I recommend practicing slowly and with a metronome. Take it nice and easy, there is no rush (no pun intended). As you get faster, you will hear the lines evolve. A lot of the exercises are harder to play slowly, but it is worth the effort. It will change the way you hear complex lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Originally posted by bc: Once you've baked your cake you can spend time on the icing.Thats a good quote. Never heard it. http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc_dup1 Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Thanks Phil, not a quotation as such, although it's probably too obvious an idea to be completely original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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