Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This exercise is a sixteenth note-based slap groove that heavily features the use of fretting hand slaps. This style of playing was popularised by Level 42 bassist Mark King, who is known for using both hands to build up percussive, sixteenth note lines.

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• GB Guitars Spitfire Bass
• Rotosound Strings (.040, .060, .080, .100)
• Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI

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