As seen in
Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 8 – It’s All About the Bass
Spring 2019
Slap Bass Bible
Publilsher: Hal Leonard
Price: $24.99
The world’s largest print music publisher, Hal Leonard, recently released the Slap Bass Bible featuring 30 songs from some of the most prolific artists and bands exemplifying the technique, including Graham Central Station (“Hair,” “Pow,”); Primus (“My Name is Mud,” “Tommy the Cat”); Red Hot Chili Peppers (“Aeroplane,”), Sly & The Family Stone (“Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)”; Stanley Clarke (“Lopsy Lu,” “School Days,” “Silly Putty”); Victor Wooten (“What Did He Say,” “You Can’t Hold No Groove”); and more. Each song featured includes note-for-note transcriptions with tabs.
Their press release stated, “Since the 1960s, the slap technique has been an extremely popular technique bassists use in funk, soul, rock, and many other genres. From legendary innovators Larry Graham and Marcus Miller to modern icons like Flea and Victor Wooten, the style has long been utilized in music to help create a unique sound.”
~Updated February 27, 2024