Thumb slapping the A string!

[daz]

(After 5 months of trying) I can now thumb slap the E string no problemo (Suddenly!) But there is no way that I can hit the A string on its own without the other strings ringing out as i brush them. Any of you thum slap kings out there got any tips for a fellow?

[crez5150]

Keep practising

[Musicman69]

Ready.. Take Aim.. and Slap!

It will help if you can mute the other strings with your fretting hand.

Yes, you keep practising and so will I!

Good luck.

[Mark Peach]

[quote name='Musicman69' post='817584' date='Apr 24 2010, 09:06 PM']Ready.. Take Aim.. and Slap!

It will help if you can mute the other strings with your fretting hand.

Yes, you keep practising and so will I!

Good luck.[/quote]

[Doddy]

What is your slap technique like?
If you play 'thumb down' (Flea style),it is is virtually impossible to isolate strings.
I would always recommend holding your thump in a more 'upwards' position or
parallel to the strings,which lets you be more accurate. You should be able to hit each
string individually without sounding the other strings.
Whilst muting with the left hand is vital,it all starts with the accuracy of your thumb.

[robthegaff]

I'm no slap expert, but Doddy's got good advice. I'll just add that fretting hand muting is a good technique to get down as it's used a lot. This can stop unwanted strings sounding, but it's just the easy way out compared to doing it right ^^