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Reverse Slaps

A similar tongue action as for the slap, but performed while breathing in rather than breathing out, produces a different percussive sound, which is smoother in timbre and has a slightly longer attack and a percussive ending. It can retain some noticeable tonal correlation with the finger position as well. Reverse slaps can also be connected to form fast-repetition gestures. The length of such gestures is proportional to the dynamic level. Softer gestures require less breathing of air, so they can be sustained for a longer duration. Louder gestures require deep inspiration and accordingly must be kept shorter.

Listen Single
Reverse Slap F1
Reverse Slap B1
Reverse Slap E2

Listen Sequence
Reverse Slap F1
Reverse Slap B1
Reverse Slap E2

Reverse slap is also possible in association with Labium technique, which can alter the brightness of the sound.

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