How to SLAP that Guitar

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
  • Guitar lesson of how to do the thumb slap technique thing ...
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    The slap guitar thumb technique thing was quite a mystery to me for a long time but I really wanted to learn how to give songs more energy and rhythm like a lot of fingerstyle guitarists I had seen. It took me a while to learn but I'm SO glad I did. Using your thumb to slap that guitar takes a long to time to become comfortable but It's really not as hard as it seems when you start.
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Комментарии • 257

  • @tjfkc
    @tjfkc 4 года назад +566

    who else knew before clicking on this that it would have a Davie reference hahaha

  • @Gwyn1stborn
    @Gwyn1stborn 4 года назад +154

    Besides being hilarious, you're actually a damn good teacher. More!

  • @EspKamui
    @EspKamui 4 года назад +55

    that intro sounded familiar...

  • @ph6097
    @ph6097 2 года назад +8

    Thank you for this. People like you who willingly give up their time to help other people out don't get enough credit so seriously thank you.

  • @MajorNerd123
    @MajorNerd123 20 дней назад +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was trying to play Jonathan Edward's Sunshine and slapping all my strings and wasn't keeping up with the rhythm. Focusing on the thumb hitting the low E string is a game changer.

  • @JonnyKo89
    @JonnyKo89 4 года назад +23

    Appreciate those new editing skills! You've come a long way, Sam :)
    Greetings from Germany! 😊

  • @454Casull
    @454Casull 4 года назад +29

    Ah, man, I was laughing throughout the whole video

  • @michaelthem3
    @michaelthem3 4 года назад +19

    SLAPP LIKE NOW!
    I needed this one, as I'm trying to learn it to use it on my compositions, and start a war against Davie504 hahahahaha when I get to a good level.

  • @HarmonicGray
    @HarmonicGray 4 года назад +7

    Good stuff. After 13 years of playing melodic metal on electric guitar, I finally wanted to get into chord melody and your videos and tab database on Patreon are helping me learn some new tricks. Keep up the good work.

  • @burgbuilds
    @burgbuilds 4 года назад +7

    please keep making more videos like this. its really super helpful and makes me want to play guitar more. I'm 29 and ive been playing since i was 14, thats more than half my life! pretty crazy to realize that, i've never done anything this long, actually. anyway ive spent most of my guitaring years playing the same stuff over and over slowly getting better and learning new techniques here and there. i just recently started slapping, this video really drove home some points that i was starting to figure out on my own. you're a legend brah. thanks for slappin huard

  • @VanilliHammer
    @VanilliHammer 4 года назад +3

    Just started working on Guile's theme and I have been struggling with this. This video was a perfect help. I am indeed a beginner all over again. Thanks.

  • @rafaelvazquez3304
    @rafaelvazquez3304 4 года назад +6

    I really love the way you're making this series of "guitar lesson"! God tham bro! You made me laugh while I was slapping my guitar! You're the man! Love you!

  • @IlSharmouta
    @IlSharmouta 3 года назад

    I love that flowers of antimony was your go-to example, it's really perfect for this

  • @eloraibyunivers
    @eloraibyunivers Год назад +2

    The editing is on point, this is made with a lot of care, thank you man!

  • @Lachy314
    @Lachy314 7 месяцев назад

    SAM THANK U FOR THIS VIDEO
    Realizing I needed to add a flick to hit individual notes instead of whole chords helped me realize this technique so now I can refine it! I’ve been meaning to add this ti my repertoire for a while man.

  • @megavolnutt4629
    @megavolnutt4629 4 года назад +5

    Thanks for this man. I've always had such a hard time with this technique and it's always limited what I can learn. This helped a lot, even for someone who has been playing guitar for 20+ years. Please keep making these kind of tutorial videos. The way you explain everything is very easy to understand. Keep it up dude.
    Also can I request A Cool Reception from Shovel Knight? Easily my favorite track from that amazing OST.

  • @nathanhizon6175
    @nathanhizon6175 4 года назад +1

    I used to dread and get so frustrated from strings ringing out that I didn't want to play. Now I've realized that it's just another huge area of skills to learn; you've gotta get creative as Sam said. You have a toolkit that can help you mute those strings, and you use creativity to find the best way for you. There's often many ways to go about it. Love the vid Sam! Definitely have to try this out.

  • @ajarthur99
    @ajarthur99 4 года назад +3

    I needed this. Now I can take on Slam Shuffle!

  • @JessicaCarmichael
    @JessicaCarmichael 3 года назад +1

    i'm so happy i can finally know how to properly give my guitar a good slap - thank you, sam!

  • @davidwilliama.7296
    @davidwilliama.7296 4 года назад +2

    I've been doing this for several years. I just kind of picked it up on my own, so I learned it kind of slowly. I'm still not amazing at it, but it is really cool to do. I think I originally learned it because of certain songs that did it and I wanted to try it. There's also even crazier slapping, like what Andy Mckee does (I like his song "Drifting"). Also, Ioved the Davie504 reference. Before I clicked on the video, the thumbnail and title made me think of him. He's such an amazing bass player!

  • @Luke-ih1oc
    @Luke-ih1oc 4 года назад +21

    Interesting. If you watch Lucas Brar, for example, he does percussion with his right hand in a way that allows him to pluck the strings as normal. Additionally, with his technique you can have percussion even while plucking the low E string.
    Both methods seem to have their uses, but I think it’d be interesting to see what you have to say about this other method as well.

    • @jonas8993
      @jonas8993 4 года назад

      Sungha jung is the guitar slapping god

  • @Carneiro1422
    @Carneiro1422 3 года назад +1

    There is actually different way of snare + melody. You need to lay finger(s) on certain strings before incoming snare and then pull it/them together with the snare twisting whole hand. I may video response with this later.

  • @Atticus_Moore
    @Atticus_Moore 4 года назад +1

    the effects in this video are golden hahah

  • @ikkengoya
    @ikkengoya Год назад

    I really is a whole new thing, but I will practice this. Thanks!

  • @mizoboe6193
    @mizoboe6193 3 года назад

    rlly informative, appreciated this man. most videos dont talk abt slapping while doing notes at the same time

  • @Idiomatick
    @Idiomatick 4 года назад +1

    I needed this like 4 months ago when i found your channel and tried to learn the sailor moon song

  • @susangraham813
    @susangraham813 11 месяцев назад

    So helpful!. I've watched other videos, and yours is the most clarifying as to what you're really trying to accomplish with this technique. Thx so much!

  • @johntrentis_my_hero6667
    @johntrentis_my_hero6667 3 года назад

    The editing on this video is just sick.
    Outstanding AF.

  • @davidflynn2023
    @davidflynn2023 Месяц назад

    Wow I love this guy

  • @brannanvitek1035
    @brannanvitek1035 3 года назад

    Dude I've been trying to figure this out for AGES. Thank you so much- you explained this perfectly.

  • @wasumyon6147
    @wasumyon6147 4 года назад

    Thank you, this is tough and cramps the hell out of my hand. I need to learn this, its tough controlling the sound. I'm glad you made this video!

  • @jeremiahaudio
    @jeremiahaudio 4 года назад +4

    You and Beyond the Guitar need to collab on some stuff. Like trade vids or something. It's like Batman and Joker coming together to solve a mystery... Superman and Lex Luthor... Link and Ganon... Hunters and vegans... you get the idea.

  • @tuma3455
    @tuma3455 4 года назад +2

    Hey bro! Thank you very much for you explanation. it is just what i was looking for! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @markp2132
    @markp2132 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing, your tutorial is what I am looking for, hope to send more technique.

  • @josephlee4676
    @josephlee4676 3 года назад

    Been trying to learn the "slap" but couldn't figure how to do it. Thank you for your lesson.

  • @jadeisonfire
    @jadeisonfire 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, now I can rip Primus on my acoustic all day long

  • @deviant6string
    @deviant6string 4 года назад

    I got a couple tunes where I slap the string while simultaneously producing a bass tone. Fuck wit ya boi

  • @kronedog
    @kronedog 3 года назад

    Bro this was super useful and well taught. Thank you. I’ve been doing it all wrong, making a weird slapping sound with my nails against the strings vs the strings hitting the frets like you taught. It all makes sense now!

  • @cuca73789
    @cuca73789 4 года назад +1

    Nice reference to my bassgod. Great video The Judge

  • @shosuke3822
    @shosuke3822 2 года назад +2

    alternate timeline: Chris Evans teaches guitar lessons

    • @billtensus
      @billtensus 2 месяца назад

      Yes! Keep making more such non serious jokies😂😂😂

  • @sandrosmaximus2121
    @sandrosmaximus2121 4 года назад +1

    exactly the video I needed, I love you dude!

  • @ClassicalPan
    @ClassicalPan 3 года назад

    Despite the humor, this is actually a super solid lesson. Nice one, bro!

  • @createprince2093
    @createprince2093 4 года назад

    this editing is sublime

  • @markaitkenguitar
    @markaitkenguitar 3 года назад

    Word. Left hand muting is like half of all guitar playing. Nice!

  • @sleepy_howl
    @sleepy_howl 4 года назад

    Ha I had to figure out myself how you were doing those more advanced slaps watching you in slow-mo. I'm glad you covered this!! It is super tough at first but I'm getting a lot better at it. Very helpful tips here . ty

  • @Arthurgaming.
    @Arthurgaming. Год назад

    Thanks it is super helpful!!!

  • @tyarthas
    @tyarthas 4 года назад

    Thanks bro

  • @kal715
    @kal715 4 года назад +1

    slap cam- im quaking

  • @jacksonjackwagon1324
    @jacksonjackwagon1324 2 года назад

    lol, i've been trying to play guitar, my fingers are not made for it, they are not nimble but i still enjoy my beginner style playing, also kinda like how you started off with the classic Davie504 intro

  • @carlile2316
    @carlile2316 3 года назад

    Thanks ! 😁

  • @danielpark8988
    @danielpark8988 3 года назад

    YES

  • @Reflection89
    @Reflection89 4 года назад

    those were some hot tips for our tips thanks sam you da man 🤘

  • @smileyballscafe
    @smileyballscafe 4 года назад

    Learning to precisely flick single strings is also useful and fun c:

  • @nouc1996
    @nouc1996 4 года назад +3

    Hey bro..
    I would love to see you play:
    The witcher 3 - island town 02
    Aka.
    The witcher 3 - skellige village theme
    Im sure you like that 😊

    • @ArbiterKraid
      @ArbiterKraid 4 года назад

      Head on over to his Patreon Page, you can make all your requests over there, might even get the tab written for ya

  • @mortisnoctu
    @mortisnoctu 4 года назад +4

    Love it! Watch out though... Davie is gonna come for you!!!

  • @ItzSkettimas
    @ItzSkettimas 4 года назад

    Davie reference on absolute point. Immediately slapped the like button.
    Omg
    This was a pretty decent video.

  • @luna_m1325
    @luna_m1325 2 года назад

    thank you so much i really needed this

  • @Fingerstyle_Guitarmax
    @Fingerstyle_Guitarmax 4 года назад +2

    Oh wow the timing is perfect I was working on my slapping technique and this video pops out!

  • @kennethnwaigwe1213
    @kennethnwaigwe1213 3 месяца назад

    It's like you slapped out the last frets of your guitar into your sound hole

  • @KowalskiStyL
    @KowalskiStyL 3 года назад

    You're editor is boss also.

  • @Dougien
    @Dougien 4 года назад

    I dont even play guitar but I watched the whole thing cause sams bloody hilarious

  • @connorlarkinbass
    @connorlarkinbass 3 года назад

    This was super helpful! thank you!

  • @flamencosammut4735
    @flamencosammut4735 3 года назад

    "Get comfortable with the middle finger" - I sense a big FU coming

  • @UnculturedRobots
    @UnculturedRobots 4 года назад

    He about to give you a therapy session

  • @patchymcq
    @patchymcq 4 года назад

    as a piano player we have keys to hit all the notes...I look at guitar and its like u open the raw belly of a piano and all the strings are just there and you gotta find all the notes and hold those strings down...I can't do it. really cool and wish I had started on guitar young but my parents didn't want me to be a rocker

  • @FlashFlareLetsPlays
    @FlashFlareLetsPlays 4 года назад

    Literally was just learning slap for the first time the when you uploaded this. How is your timing this good.

  • @soul22222
    @soul22222 9 месяцев назад

    thank u so much sir😍

  • @justme_chi11ing
    @justme_chi11ing 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video i learn a lot

  • @IzanSoria
    @IzanSoria 4 года назад

    Nice video Sam 👍👏

  • @eishiba3916
    @eishiba3916 Год назад

    i getting better at this basic slapping but i dont see how one squeezes them into a finger picking song you know. its like there isnt enough time to slap.

  • @jinnielaw
    @jinnielaw 2 года назад

    he is so mf funny and this video really helped me! i used to slap with my whoke hand and i got the woody sound like "dong' lmaooo thanks for the vid!

  • @空-e6p
    @空-e6p 2 года назад

    Thank you so much i can slap the guitar now ToT❤❤❤

  • @sherylcorbett8283
    @sherylcorbett8283 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you THANK YOU ♡♡♡♡

  • @kentuckyrex
    @kentuckyrex 2 года назад

    Ah, the flick. I play the 5 string banjo, and we call that the clawhammer. Same principle, and it's how we get a percussive sound.

  • @hitmanthelastblack-belt2252
    @hitmanthelastblack-belt2252 4 года назад

    That law and order gavel dap

  • @noahb.e.church
    @noahb.e.church 4 года назад

    Great video! Do you do all your own video editing? Slick! What program do you use?

  • @loathingh3rmit
    @loathingh3rmit 4 года назад

    i see. i must SLAP the guitar. thank you, sir.

  • @Mashmallow1112
    @Mashmallow1112 Год назад

    hello tysm but shuld i slap over the hole or where shuld i slap it?

  • @ThePeanutRocksta
    @ThePeanutRocksta 4 года назад

    Thank You!!!

  • @ph_drums
    @ph_drums 4 года назад

    Dude. literally have been playing your music for all of my friends for the past 12 months?? Now I'm like, y'all know Davie? LMFAO

  • @faustprivate
    @faustprivate 4 года назад +1

    Love the reference to Davie

  • @cassandradoctor4944
    @cassandradoctor4944 3 года назад

    LOL this made me laugh but thank you so much for explaining this technique 😄

  • @7thangelad586
    @7thangelad586 4 года назад +1

    I love when you talk dirty, Sam Griffin.

  • @ivandrago8226
    @ivandrago8226 Год назад

    When i try to do that on my guitar it sounds like shit, do I need strings with higher tension maybe?

  • @diegon2020
    @diegon2020 4 года назад

    Sam! I got some of your tabs but they are a little too hard for me, i understand they are advanced. but I wanted to ask for your recomendation on some beginner pieces, that being your arrangements or just another song that you recommend. thanks a lot in advance, cheers

  • @ivanarcheous4731
    @ivanarcheous4731 4 месяца назад

    E P I C ✨

  • @swaroov9236
    @swaroov9236 3 года назад

    Captain America with Guitar

  • @violetninja
    @violetninja 4 года назад

    ILLEGAL. Take this down now.

  • @PixelGameSquad
    @PixelGameSquad 4 года назад +2

    *OMG*

  • @jos7006
    @jos7006 3 года назад

    If you play cool cool mountain (sm64), I’ll learn slap. Win-win?

  • @javarooster1105
    @javarooster1105 3 года назад

    EPICO!

  • @Domunique656
    @Domunique656 3 года назад

    That’s why the call me the judge 🤣🤣🤣💀

  • @CaptainFram
    @CaptainFram 4 года назад

    Keep pressing "3" for the good advice

  • @belvus9574
    @belvus9574 Год назад

    You look like you could be Flume's American brother

  • @PlasmaBoom
    @PlasmaBoom 4 года назад

    Ya know, I'm honestly surprised I've never seen someone make that Taco Bell joke before

  • @s8704112003
    @s8704112003 4 года назад

    Slap Like Now!

  • @chrisjferro7808
    @chrisjferro7808 4 года назад

    I slapped like

  • @MrKitJ32
    @MrKitJ32 3 года назад

    If Theo Von played guitar .

  • @nicolaspalacios7083
    @nicolaspalacios7083 2 года назад

    Great video and you are very funny

  • @shaunofthedad
    @shaunofthedad 4 года назад

    Bro, just happened to find you today. you are funny as fuck! The editing is great.. Subbed. Thanks for the lesson.
    The Judge.