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Slaps on The Tub

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Fri, 01/14/2022 - 20:55
Eric_C
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Hi David, 

When playing The Tub, should I be trying to slap all the notes (except hole 1 and slurred)? The bent eighth notes are sometimes a little awkward to play and (at least now) don't always sound as musical as I'd like when slapped. Thank you for your advice. 

Eric_C

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Fri, 01/14/2022 - 21:10
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David Barrett
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Hello Eric_C. I recommend you

Hello Eric_C. I recommend you listen to the recording for where I use slaps and copy what I do. Generally I recommend you slap holes 4 and above.

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Fri, 01/14/2022 - 22:29
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Thank you, David.

Thank you, David.

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