Be Your Own Drummer, String Slapping 101!
There are some fun ways to slap, mute, or basically drum your strings while strumming, and it’s a fun way to add an interesting element to your songs. Here’s 3* to help you get started:
1. Drum/slap with the tops of your fingers
2. Drum/slap with a flat palm
3. Drum/slap with the side of your palm
The slap should be done on the 2nd & 4th counts of a basic strum
1 2 3 4
Strum Slap Strum Slap
You’ll have some slap happy music!
Play on…
Marlene
*To hear a detailed description and demonstration of these 3 techniques listen to my newest podcast episode by clicking here!