Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Versatility is key for any bass player wanting to work in diverse situations and styles. It’s something that’s often displayed by gospel players who blend pop, r’n’b and rock influences and a variety of different techniques. Worship bass player and Elixir Strings artist Mike x Zuniga is just that kind of player – equally at home in church, on arena stages or in the studio, and well-versed in myriad playing styles.
In this short video lesson, Mike takes you through a slowed-down section of one of his recent Instagram Reel performances of "Coritos Medley" by Miel San Marcos which, in the space of 60 secs combines slapping, unison lines with the horn section, walking basslines, a quick double-time part and some beautiful fills. The slap part he demonstrates here opens the tune in style and although the triplet feel might take some getting used to, even intermediate players will be able to get their heads and fingers around it in time!
Explaining why he’s such a fan of Elixir Strings on both his electric and acoustic guitars, Mike says, “Elixir is the best string company in the business. They are tried and true and provide long lasting tone. I use them on all my basses.”
Mike uses Elixir Strings Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB® Coating, 5- String 45-.130
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Versatility is key for any bass player wanting to work in diverse situations and styles. It’s something that’s often displayed by gospel players who blend pop, r’n’b and rock influences and a variety of different techniques. Worship bass player and Elixir Strings artist Mike x Zuniga is just that kind of player – equally at home in church, on arena stages or in the studio, and well-versed in myriad playing styles.
In this short video lesson, Mike takes you through a slowed-down section of one of his recent Instagram Reel performances of "Coritos Medley" by Miel San Marcos which, in the space of 60 secs combines slapping, unison lines with the horn section, walking basslines, a quick double-time part and some beautiful fills. The slap part he demonstrates here opens the tune in style and although the triplet feel might take some getting used to, even intermediate players will be able to get their heads and fingers around it in time!
Explaining why he’s such a fan of Elixir Strings on both his electric and acoustic guitars, Mike says, “Elixir is the best string company in the business. They are tried and true and provide long lasting tone. I use them on all my basses.”
Mike uses Elixir Strings Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB® Coating, 5- String 45-.130
Check out the pdf transcription of this lesson at bit.ly/3xs6u0J
Check out our products: elixirstrings.com/products
Keep Current. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/ElixirStringsMedia?sub_confirmation=1
Find out more about Elixir Strings long lasting tone: bit.ly/36hbh6J
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/elixir_strings
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/elixirstrings
Follow Mike on Instagram: instagram.com/mikexzuniga
