Question

Hello,

I was wondering if I can do this ... can I use the slap notation with the double bass to turn it into a jazz style upright bass? I tried to add it, but it didn't sound like it would slap, just sounded bowed to me.

I have notion 6 with all the plugins on windows 10 64bit

thanks

Answer 1

The slap option that is accessed by pressing the "m" key 3 times in Notion 6, will not affect the Double Bass.  If you are looking for a jazz style bass, I might suggest going into "Guitars/Basses" in the Score Setup window and selecting the "Upright Bass."  This will give you a "walking" bass that is plucked.  If you get a chance, load up an electric bass, add some notes, press the "m" key 3 times, and add "slap" to your score.  You can drag the "slap" function out across a passage to hear it slapped.