Begging Slap And Pop Vol.6 Bass Tabs - Bass Lessons @ BigBassTabs.com

Aight people this might be the last begging slap and pop begging
tab if poeple dont start commenting because i need to know if
im goin to fast or slow so start naming umm comments

So know that we actually know ALOT about slappin n poppin we need
to progress i lil bit more. Ok now we'll work on slapping and popping,
double stopping and playing normally in one quick riff.

(insert from DIG,mudvayne)
G—————9—————3\————————————————————|
D—————8—————2\————————————————————|
A—————————————————————————————————|
E—0—0———0—0——————2h3—002233202h3—2|
T T P T T P

Pretty easy depending on the speed you do it with. Ok so now were
gonna learn to slap with two strings at once. Ok all you got to
do is hit the two strings your aming for with your thumb. The closest
string with the crese of your thumb (the part where your two thumb
bones are seperated) and the other with the skin near the nail.
So try this.

G—————0|
D———0—0|
A—0—0——|
E—0————|
T T T
Easy uh?

Okay so now try this.

G———3|
D———2|
A—3——|
E—2——|
T P
OKay if your questioning on how to do this its simple. Hold your
index finger over the 2nd fret on all the strings. So then take
your middle finger and press it on the 3rd fret on the A string
then your ring finger (third finger) over the 3rd fret on the
G string. Simple.

So your gonna practice this making shure you hit the strings
your aming for not an extra one and commenting on this tab so can
make vol.7.

Heres one more excersize (only do this when your ready). To slap
three strings at once... im pretty shure you can think of how
to slap three strings at once.

G—8—9—10—11—10—9——10|
D—X—X—X——X——X——X——X—|
A—7—8—9——10—11—10—9—|
E———————————————————|
T T T T T T T

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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