Slap bass on Radio 4

[arthurhenry]

In case you want to listen, or avoid:
BBC Radio 4 11.30am Thursday 6th November
Spank the Plank
Comedian Mitch Benn investigates the history of slap bass.
Contributions from Yolanda Charles, Mark King and Guy Pratt.

[toneknob]

Stuff about it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29896600

and clips here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04n62k3 (as well as listen again)

[urb]

This programme is bloody brilliant - completely nails the problem of 'slap' being a bit show-offy and a complete valid technique - as Mitch Benn says, it's probably 'the most un-British thing you can do with a bass guitar...' - a genuinely well put together doc this and a thoroughly enjoyable listen, even if you hate slap bass...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04n62k3