Slap Bass Encyclopedia (Book/Online Audio)

Publisher: Mel Bay
A Rhythmic Method for Bass Guitar
Includes access to online audio

This book contains over 1,000 unique rhythm patterns for developing slap bass technique, inspired and derived from drum rudiments shared by professionals and educators around the world. The exercises are designed to improve an array of aspects across slap and double thump styles: technical ability, precision and timing, rhythmic awareness, speed and accuracy, and dexterity.
The "Slap Bass Encyclopedia"  is an intensive guide for the bass player that wants to improve their slap bass performance.

Key: Slap Style
Key: Double Thump
Key: Fretting Hand
How to Practice

ESSENTIAL PHRASES
Groups of 2
Groups of 2 w/Double Thump
Groups of 3
Groups of 3 w/Double Thump
Groups of 4
Groups of 4 w/Double Thump

SLAP STYLE
The Basics
The Basics w/Mutes
Linear Slap Patterns
3-Muted Hit

DOUBLE THUMP
The Basics
The Basics w/Mutes
Linear: Double Thump Patterns
Muted Double Thump Down/Up Variations
3-Muted Hit

PARADIDDLES
Paradiddles: Slap
Paradiddles: Slap w/Mutes
Paradiddles: Double Thump
Paradiddles: Double Thump w/Mutes

TRIPLETS
Triplets: Slap
Triplets: Slap w/Mutes
Triplets: Slap w/Hammer Option
Triplet-Ta: Slap
Triplet-Ta: Slap w/Mutes
Triplet-Ta: Slap w/Hammer Option
Triplets: Double Thump
Triplets: Double Thump w/Mutes
Triplet-Ta: Double Thump

KHALIGI
Khaligi: Slap
Khaligi: Slap w/Hammer Option
Khaligi: Double Thump
Khaligi: Double Thump w/Hammer Option
Khaligi: Double Thump w/Mutes

EXTRA PHRASES
Groups of 2 w/Mutes
Groups of 3 w/Mutes