Theodore Presser Company Oppenheim - Slap It! - Guitare Basse
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Summary of This Method
Best-seller from Presser editions, Slap It! returns in an anniversary version designed for bassists who want to master slap bass in the funk aesthetic, with a clear and immediately applicable progression. The author Oppenheim guides learning through a large number of examples (over 150), carefully sequenced, to develop right-hand precision, coordination of both hands, and groove consistency.
This fifth edition emphasizes practical application through downloadable audio tracks (98 examples), ideal for working on timing, dynamics, and clean attacks. Exercises start on open strings, then introduce essential elements of slap language: string popping, dead notes, hammer-on, and lift-off. The method then explores octaves, combinations of octaves with hammer-ons, as well as denser patterns incorporating dead notes to achieve a credible and punchy funk phrasing.
The table of contents notably includes: Preface to the Fifth Edition, Introduction, Using the CD, Open String Exercises, Definitions of Special Notation, String Popping Exercises, Hammered On and Lifted Off Notes, Dead Notes, Octave Notes, Octaves with Hammered On Notes, Hammered On Octave Patterns, Hammered On Octave Patterns with Dead Notes, Introduction to Slap Bass Studies. An effective resource to structure your practice sessions, enrich your rhythmic vocabulary, and build endurance, regardless of your starting level.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Edition | Presser | Genre | funk / slap bass method |
| Instrumentation | electric bass (slap bass) | Difficulty | from beginner to advanced level |
Questions frequently asked
Is this slap bass method suitable for beginners?
The progression starts with open string exercises before moving on to string popping, dead notes, and octaves.
How many audio examples are included with Slap It!?
The 98 downloadable audio examples allow working on timing, dynamics, and attack clarity.
Which slap techniques are covered in this method?
The learning covers string popping, dead notes, hammer-ons, and lift-offs. Exercises then develop octaves and their combinations with hammer-ons. Patterns including dead notes complete the funk phrasing work.
Does the method contain many funk bass exercises?
The fifth edition gathers over 150 examples, organized according to a progression dedicated to slap bass within the funk aesthetic.
What topics are covered in the table of contents?
The content includes exercises on open strings, popping, dead notes, and octaves, as well as an introduction to slap bass studies.
