RIP James Kirkland

We're sad to inform you that the legendary rockabilly slap bassist JAMES KIRKLAND died Friday April 29th 2022. He was 87 years...
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Ryan Gould’s New Website

Hey fellow slappers, our friend Ryan Gould, the star of the second AOSB episode has a new website. Check it out here and come...

Slap Bass Notation

One of the goals for the Art of Slap Bass is to provide as much information and resources as possible for further...
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Art of Slap Bass is back!

Hello bass slappers!As we announced it on our FB page earlier today, we have some exciting news for you.
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Cordes Lambert available again!

All gut string players will love these news. After a while, Cordes Lambert strings are available for pre-order. They will be producing very limited...
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1 year anniversary of the Art of Slap Bass!!!

On this day (June 10th) last year we started the Art of Slap Bass! In this first year we posted five interviews, featured three videos,...
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New video and interview with Didi Beck

New interview is finally up on the Art of Slap Bass website! This time we're featuring a bass player from Germany - Didi Beck....
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Geoff Firebaugh on European tour with Hillbilly Casino

The amazing band from Nashville TN Hillbilly Casino has just started their European tour. If you live in Finland, Germany or Holland be sure...

Thelma Terry, A Bass Player To Remember

Thelma Terry, double bass player and band leader; she held her bass with a firm understanding of its abilities. She stepped...

Walter Page

Let’s put an ear on Walter Page today, born on February 9, 1900 in Gaitlin, Missouri. Page’s family moved...