Proper Slap Technique

[JBassist]

is the [b][u]Proper[/u][/b] slap technique when you have a fist and yoyr thum facing towards you or is it when you have an open palm and thumb facing down

which 1 should i practise

thanks

[Pete Academy]

The former I would say.

[51m0n]

Whatever works best for you.

Really, has a lot to do with how low/high you 'sling yo ting' too, a low slung bass requires a more FLea like hand pos, a higher slung one and you aim more Wooten.

If I had to suggest which I felt gave more options (and so is marginally more 'proper') I'd say up higher, thumb upwards hand in a relaxed fist ready to pop with 1,2 or 3 fingers, or double thump ie Wooten, King stylee...

[Doddy]

I'd suggest having the thumb pointing up towards you or perpendicular to the string.
I find you can be more accurate this way. If you point your thumb down(Flea style) you will,
for arguments sake,be hitting,say, the E string while slapping the A,as your thumb will be in a position
where this is unavoidable. Playing perpendicular to the string allows you to play each string cleanly.