Chording/Slaps/Pulls
Mon, 12/07/2015 - 19:11
Dave in Section 1 chording, example 1.13 there is a 2 draw, followed by another 2 draw with a curved line linking to another 2 draw. What does that curved line mean - Do you just hold the 2 draw note for a longer duration?
In section 2 - Bass lines Ex 1.1 Im not visualizing what you mean by a slap. Also regarding the pull - after the 2 draw you put your lips on 1&2 and then draw in the chord (21) or do you blow the chord (21)? Then when you do a 3 draw , are you now putting your lips on 3 notes to do a (321) chord?
Hello Baruch.
You are correct, just hold that 2 draw. That notation is called a TIE, and it ties the duration of two notes of the same pitch (G in this case).
P.S., that same notation will be used in the future when you work on bending with me. When two different pitches are connected it means that you're to slide from one pitch to the other (like a trombone from one pitch to the other). The notation is called a SLUR in that case.
In regards to Section 2...
Slaps are taught in Tongue Blocking Study 2 and Pulls are taught in Tongue Blocking Study 3. If you would like a quicker example of the technique you can go to Tongue Blocking Study 2.5. Watch my lessons on the technique and if you have further questions ask me here.