Fieldy from Korn uses a slap tech that is a must learn for any bass enthusiast.
The technique involves using you pinkie finger and the backside of your hand to slap.

The way I mastered the technique was by slapping my thumb on a desk then following it with
a slap from my pinkie sounds a bit weird but if you start doing it on the bass straight away
it will probably not work.

When you slap with your pinkie try to keep it in line with the edge of your hand. I find the
easiest way to do this is by keeping your ring finger pressed against your pinkie.

The next thing is building the strength of your rear hand slap. You need to make sure you
are getting and almost equal amount of force out of the rear hand as you are with your thumb.
This tends to be an extremely hard thing to do at first but as you keep trying your pinkie
will become stronger and then it will be ready to tackle some serious slap songs.

Your hand must hang vertically along the strings when using the tech you cannot do it
horizontally.

Some songs that Fieldy uses this in are: Got the life (an extremely hard song to play),
freak on a leash ( during chorus easier), right now (a hard slap song but tech only used
in interlude takes some timing but fairly easy).

This tech is near impossible to use on anything but the top string

Some riffs you could try are.

Play fast

(a hard one)
G:———————————————————————|
D:———————————————————————|
A:———————————————————————|
E:———2—0—XXX—0—XXX—2—3———|
T T TTT T TTT T T
(an easier one) slower
G:———————————————————————|
D:———————————————————————|
A:———————————————————————|
E:———0—0—12—0—0—1—0—XXXX—|
T T T T T T T TTTT

About Korn

Korn (officially stylized as Ko?n ) is an American nu metal band formed in Bakersfield, California, in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed after L.A.P.D.,a band consisting of 3 members that have been with Korn, broke up.

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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