About this course
Perfect for absolute beginner tapping technique players.
Teaches techniques such as right hand tapping, the hammer attack, cross hammer, harmonics and two-handed tapping progressions. This dynamic course features step-by-step guidance with real music examples, and comes complete with audio and video resources to make learning easy and enjoyable. that reinforce each new technique with real musical context.
Tapping techniques for bass guitar cover left-hand hammering, right-hand tapping, intervals, chords, scales, and arpeggios.
This course in a printable PDF format
Accurate tuning is achieved through electronic methods, including standalone devices and smartphone apps like Cleartune and PolyTune.
Timing techniques are covered, focusing on metronome use for improved accuracy and control.
Tablature and standard notation techniques for reading and playing bass lines are covered.
Pitch variations involving sharps, flats, and naturals are examined.
Techniques for striking strings with the left-hand index finger to produce notes without picking are covered.
Tapping and hammer-on techniques introduced, covering left-hand finger independence for playing notes without string pickup.
The Cross-Hammer technique is covered, focusing on expanding left-hand playing capabilities.
The art of right-hand tapping is explored, introducing a fresh approach to creating unique sonic textures.
Interval shapes on the fretboard are recognized and applied, with patterns and positions understood. Skills in creating bass lines are developed.
Techniques for playing continuous slides on the fretboard are covered.
Combines hammering and tapping techniques to produce intricate rhythmic patterns and melodic structures.
Introduces intervals, triads, and chords, covering building triads with roots, thirds, and fifths, and seventh chords.
Introduces C major scale arpeggio playing techniques spanning two octaves.
Covers diverse chord progressions, transposition techniques, and improvisation strategies incorporating various rhythmic patterns.
Lift-off notes and harmonics are explored as techniques to add variety to bass playing.
Introduces harmonic movement through II-V progressions in semitones.
Tones are used to play II-V progressions, with exploration of musical concepts and practical exercises included.
Introduces the essential techniques for optimal right-hand finger placement and sustain to produce a rich, resonant sound.
Crystal Well's harmonies and rhythms are explored in depth.
Tapping and hammering techniques used to play Bouree melody on guitar.
Reviews (2)
“Tapping Technique for Bass is a must. Very good at explaining two-hand tapping and teaching it.”
“Probably this is the best course to learn bass tapping. Explains all the techniques and theory necessary to tapping, even if you have never played the bass!”