This is something I struggled with in my early years of guitar playing, as I was fundamentally doing it wrong.

Quick lesson where I walk you through learning the percussive slap-strum technique. This lets you make a percussive thwack! as part of your down-strum motion, by means of muting the strings with your …

Jun 8, 2023 · To create a percussive slap, you need to strike one or multiple strings using either your palm or thumb to create a muted percussive sound. Executing this technique requires a certain level …

Apr 10, 2025 · Learn what slapping bass is, how it works, and why it adds a funky, percussive punch to your playing. Discover slap vs. normal bass, key techniques like popping, and genres where slap …

Jan 1, 2018 · The slap strum on guitar is a cool way to add more rhythmic feel to your strumming. Learn how to add a percussive element to your playing.

Feb 25, 2025 · Over the years, I’ve picked up some incredible slap techniques from the legends of the genre, and they can take your guitar skills to the next level. It’s all about that sharp, percussive slap …

5 days ago · In this lesson we go over the strum slap (a.k.a. string slap, percussive slap, acoustic slap). A great way to add another dimension to your strumming!

Feb 22, 2025 · Guitar slapping can add a unique, percussive edge to your playing, especially if you’re into metal or its various subgenres. In this post, we’re going to break down the art of slapping a …

In this lesson, Dan takes you through how to get a more percussive sound on your guitar. This is John Mayer's signature technique, alongside many others, and it's a great thing to add to your acoustic …

Develop your fingerstyle techniques with these acoustic percussive slap exercises from Maneli Jamal.