PhunkDAfied

[dmbguitar718]

One more thing. Knock on wood isn't a technical marvel or anything EXTREMEEELLYYY difficult. He has two necks, thus can tap easily and not get in the way of the other hand, and tapped harmonics are easy as cake. Although it is a joy to listen to, it's nothing to wad your panties over.

Stop. Really. And what makes tapped harmonics "easy as cake?"

dont worry pat, bass players always try to play down anything that has 2 or more strings more than them.
in this case (knock on wood double guitar),
justin has a smack load more strings, bass people cant stand it.
Ya, what does make them "easy as cake?" ?

Ha, I understand. But, yeah, one of the most difficult things to do is get a perfectly tapped harmonic every time.

[MWR]

One more thing. Knock on wood isn't a technical marvel or anything EXTREMEEELLYYY difficult. He has two necks, thus can tap easily and not get in the way of the other hand, and tapped harmonics are easy as cake. Although it is a joy to listen to, it's nothing to wad your panties over.

Stop. Really. And what makes tapped harmonics "easy as cake?"

dont worry pat, bass players always try to play down anything that has 2 or more strings more than them.
in this case (knock on wood double guitar),
justin has a smack load more strings, bass people cant stand it.
Ya, what does make them "easy as cake?" ?

Ha, I understand. But, yeah, one of the most difficult things to do is get a perfectly tapped harmonic every time.

Do you know what scares bass players more than anything?


Melody

[mangold]

i find that when you slap across the entire fret with your finger its pretty easy, tapping harmonics on individual strings is measurably more difficult

i dont think yall should be smack talkin bass playas tho

[gumbomadness]

i find that when you slap across the entire fret with your finger its pretty easy, tapping harmonics on individual strings is measurably more difficult

i dont think yall should be smack talkin bass playas tho

lol. no, people like mr. wooten make up for all the other thudding bass players of the world.
dont get me wrong, bass players are great, but.. ya, sometimes i sense bitterness (atleast with bass players at my school) ..

http://www.purevolume.com/04strings
if i typed that link right, thats a bass guy who's pretty good.

[fatjack]

One more thing. Knock on wood isn't a technical marvel or anything EXTREMEEELLYYY difficult. He has two necks, thus can tap easily and not get in the way of the other hand, and tapped harmonics are easy as cake. Although it is a joy to listen to, it's nothing to wad your panties over.

i never said it was extremely difficult, but definitely more difficult than phunkdified. yes he has an extra neck, but i would imagine that playing on two different necks at the same time is something neither you or I could do without a good bit of practice.

and my main point in mentioning the song was not because of its difficulty, but because i find it to be a much better composition than phunkdified. much cooler harmonies and better melody.

[Jc]

One more thing. Knock on wood isn't a technical marvel or anything EXTREMEEELLYYY difficult. He has two necks, thus can tap easily and not get in the way of the other hand, and tapped harmonics are easy as cake. Although it is a joy to listen to, it's nothing to wad your panties over.

i never said it was extremely difficult, but definitely more difficult than phunkdified. yes he has an extra neck, but i would imagine that playing on two different necks at the same time is something neither you or I could do without a good bit of practice.

and my main point in mentioning the song was not because of its difficulty, but because i find it to be a much better composition than phunkdified. much cooler harmonies and better melody.

Agreed

[Jc]

btw the link for the video of "phunkdified" doesn't work for me. Anyone have another link to it? I'd like to get a look at proper technique for it

[i like tictacs]

One more thing. Knock on wood isn't a technical marvel or anything EXTREMEEELLYYY difficult. He has two necks, thus can tap easily and not get in the way of the other hand, and tapped harmonics are easy as cake. Although it is a joy to listen to, it's nothing to wad your panties over.

Stop. Really. And what makes tapped harmonics "easy as cake?"

I wonder if you have ever even tried tapped harmonics.

I don't know. It comes easily to me. This crap is a workout on bass (tapping, slapping, etc) so I have pretty decent finger strength. Simmer the hell down. "Stop. Really" Do you find it that hard to believe I know how to do something?

Yeah fatjack. I would assume that two necks would allow for more a more copmlex melody/harmony, however it's nothing out of the superhuman realm- look at anyone who plays a stick. And yes, Knock on Wood is a great song.

And whoever said bass players hate melody, I wonder if you are deaf. Listen to stefan lessard, the bass player of the band who's music you are devoted to. i really wonder with some of you people. It's not like the bass has one function - to play roots- don't be so ignorant next time.

[fatjack]

One more thing. Knock on wood isn't a technical marvel or anything EXTREMEEELLYYY difficult. He has two necks, thus can tap easily and not get in the way of the other hand, and tapped harmonics are easy as cake. Although it is a joy to listen to, it's nothing to wad your panties over.

Stop. Really. And what makes tapped harmonics "easy as cake?"

I wonder if you have ever even tried tapped harmonics.

I don't know. It comes easily to me. This crap is a workout on bass (tapping, slapping, etc) so I have pretty decent finger strength. Simmer the hell down. "Stop. Really" Do you find it that hard to believe I know how to do something?

Yeah fatjack. I would assume that two necks would allow for more a more copmlex melody/harmony, however it's nothing out of the superhuman realm- look at anyone who plays a stick. And yes, Knock on Wood is a great song.

And whoever said bass players hate melody, I wonder if you are deaf. Listen to stefan lessard, the bass player of the band who's music you are devoted to. i really wonder with some of you people. It's not like the bass has one function - to play roots- don't be so ignorant next time.

i never said it was super-human, just something i wouldn't automatically be able to do well

[DMBFan63]

One more thing. Knock on wood isn't a technical marvel or anything EXTREMEEELLYYY difficult. He has two necks, thus can tap easily and not get in the way of the other hand, and tapped harmonics are easy as cake. Although it is a joy to listen to, it's nothing to wad your panties over.

Stop. Really. And what makes tapped harmonics "easy as cake?"

I wonder if you have ever even tried tapped harmonics.

I don't know. It comes easily to me. This crap is a workout on bass (tapping, slapping, etc) so I have pretty decent finger strength. Simmer the hell down. "Stop. Really" Do you find it that hard to believe I know how to do something?

Yeah fatjack. I would assume that two necks would allow for more a more copmlex melody/harmony, however it's nothing out of the superhuman realm- look at anyone who plays a stick. And yes, Knock on Wood is a great song.

And whoever said bass players hate melody, I wonder if you are deaf. Listen to stefan lessard, the bass player of the band who's music you are devoted to. i really wonder with some of you people. It's not like the bass has one function - to play roots- don't be so ignorant next time.

Dude.. He made a joke..

[dmbguitar718]

I don't want fights, so I recant what I said. Sorry man.

[i like tictacs]

I don't want fights, so I recant what I said. Sorry man.

Ok, my bad - I don't know, if it was sarcasm it didn't transfer well

[dmbguitar718]

I don't want fights, so I recant what I said. Sorry man.

Ok, my bad - I don't know, if it was sarcasm it didn't transfer well

It wasn't. Sorry.

[i like tictacs]

also keep in mind that the real sound that is prominent in this particular tune is the pull off. treat the actual fretted note as a sort of passing tone and really try to bring out the pull off effect

another thing that will help...pull down rather then straight off. makes the note much more pronounced and you have much more control over the dynamics

[Machtimus]

One more thing. Knock on wood isn't a technical marvel or anything EXTREMEEELLYYY difficult. He has two necks, thus can tap easily and not get in the way of the other hand, and tapped harmonics are easy as cake. Although it is a joy to listen to, it's nothing to wad your panties over.