La Técnica Slap en el Bajo Eléctrico en la obra musical Mr. Pink de Mark King, dificultades técnicas y posibles soluciones.

Abstract

This essay addresses technical difficulties and possible solutions for the interpretation of the ‘Slap’ on electric bass in the musical work “Mr. Pink” by composer and bassist Mark King. The work is part of the album 'The Early Tapes' from 1980 by the band Level 42, the musical genre is Jazz Funk, and the electric bass stands out as the main instrument. In relation to the 'Slap' technique on electric bass, between the subtechniques 'Thump' and 'Phopped', the composer prioritizes the 'Thump' technique, striking the string against the neck with his thumb. However, this style requires a certain prior technical interpretive level to carry out an adequate interpretation, which will be analyzed from theory, to lead it to the technical-practical appropriation by the musical interpreter, and, consequently, an adequate execution of the work. musical "MR PINK".