Slapping

In music, the term slapping is often used to refer to two different though related playing techniques on the double bass and on the (electric) bass guitar.

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On double bass it refers to the technique that is a more vigorous version of pizzicato where the string is plucked so hard it then bounces off the finger board, making a distinctive sound. Notable slap style double bass players have included Bill Johnson, Wellman Braud, Pops Foster, and Milt Hinton.

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Terrel Owens/ Donavan McNabb '04/'05 slapping hands ©Photofile