【081】 Intermediate Slap Bass 7 EX Challenge

In this video, I’ve taken the iconic slap bass riff from “Run For Cover” and broken down the intro section into exercises that make it easier to practice.
Many of my students found this riff challenging, even with years of bass playing experience.
So, I’ve designed this exercise series to help you master the riff step by step, even if it takes some time to get it right.
1. Bass EX 01: The intro bend section. Focus on the pitch as you pull off.
2. Bass EX 02: Sixteenth note syncopation, pulling off into a hammer-on.
3. Bass EX 03: The continuation of EX 02.
4. Bass EX 04: Continuous ghost note to pull-off phrase. Once your left and right hand coordination and rhythm sync up, this phrase feels incredibly satisfying.
5. Bass EX 05: Hammer-on phrase in the 3rd and 4th beats.
6. Bass EX 06: Slap bass descending phrase from the 12th fret of the first string.
7. Bass EX 07: Adds ghost notes to the EX 06 phrase.
I’ve also included the tablature in the second half of the video, so watch it multiple times and use it as a reference for your practice.
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