I would like to try a double thumb on a sixteenth note, still using the octave shape. Again, alternate between the E and D strings and A and G, keeping your fretting hand muted over all strings.
Example five is a mixture of eighth- and sixteenth-note rhythms, with a double thumb thrown in for good measure. You can adapt all of these exercises to however many strings you have.
These next two examples are where the rhythm gets a bit tricky. Watch out for that common figure sixteenth, eighth, sixteenth in the first bar, followed by a double thumb. Ouch! Again, use the exact same rhythm on the A and G strings. On example six-b I use a double pluck: just pull off twice with the index finger of your picking hand. Consistent pulse, groove and rhythm are essential in any style of bass playing, Example 5Example 6a and 6bbut never more so than in slap bass. Make sure the exercises above are all played in time. Next month we will begin to add pitches to some slap grooves.
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