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dipped notes

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Sat, 12/05/2020 - 20:05
brshoemaker
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When playing a slapped note, it is my understanding the cord comes prior to the beat so that the single note is played on the beat.  What about dipped notes?  Should the bent part (dip) precede the beat leaving the correct pitch on the beat?

Brian in Tennessee

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Sun, 12/06/2020 - 08:40
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Hello Brian. "When playing a

Hello Brian.

"When playing a slapped note, it is my understanding the cord comes prior to the beat so that the single note is played on the beat."

Correct

"What about dipped notes? Should the bent part (dip) precede the beat leaving the correct pitch on the beat?"

Correct again Brian

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