Larry Graham teaches you how to get that round slap bass sound with someone who looks a bit like that chap from Beverly Hills Cop. Probably one of the better tutors out there, if we're being honest. | Musicroom

Sly & The Family Stone's LEGENDARY bassist Larry Graham on his famous 'slapping' technique 🎸 | Alberto Rigoni Music

Larry Graham - Super Slapping Bass Pt.4 #Basslove | Bass Love

As the man who invented slap bass, this classic Larry Graham bass line kicks off with a simple slap and pop riff that brings his blend of funk and R&B to the table in no uncertain fashion. After a few minutes of this, you’ll be dying to play it yourself – and it’s simple enough that you’ll probably nail it, too. When it comes to playing slap bass, we believe the best way to inspire your own playing is to absorb the “slap bass vocabulary” from legends like Larry Graham! In our Slap Accelerator pr

🎸🔥 ALL HAIL THE SLAP BASS KING: LARRY GRAHAM 🔥🎸 Before the funk, there was Graham. The man who literally invented slap bass and changed the way we play forever. 🙌 🎤 From Sly & The Family Stone to Graham Central Station, Larry didn’t just bring the groove—he exploded it. 👋 Thump. Pop. Pocket. Power. Slap bass started with his thumb. Without Larry, there’s no Flea, no Bootsy, no Marcus. He’s the root of it all. 🌱🎶 Still funkin' strong. Still inspiring bassists worldwide. Give it up for th