How to finger tap on bass?

[anghoonking]

any websites which teaches us how to tap on the bass? thx

 

[gsonique]

use finger ...tap tap tap :lol:

 

[qwerty]

hey, basically, its just like that on a guitar, just have to practice and get an even tone. there are some lessons here.. hope they help. keep practising..

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/lessons/bass_lessons/

 

[kreed]

but how do u eliminate the buzzing sound? or am i doing it wrongly? cuz even when i use all my strength to tap..still got buzzing sound...

 

[iverson763]

maybe ur string action a bit too high?

or technique. watch the fat dude play
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kIPjaM2tPaM

 

[rylche]

Yeah just practice. Lower your string action, and ensure that your tapping technique is right. It's not really pressing it down at the fret but more of a ... sweeping motion? Can't really explain without a video. Watch some videos on youtube perhaps.

 

[anghoonking]

when u guys say lower the string action, does it mean lowering it at the bridge?
is there any instructions on how to lower the string action?

 

[rylche]

Yeah. You can use an Allen Key ( very small one ) to lower by turning the bridge saddles down. If it's those kind that look like BAII bridges that is. You can also "lower" the string action by setting the truss rod, but I dont advise you to do that on your own. Best to leave it to professionals. G77 does set-ups for a very reasonable price, why not try asking down there?

Cheers