Pen Tapping is just as it sounds. There are many beats to do/make with them. You can Pen Tap with one hand or 2, I usually use 2. I’m not as good as most, but it’s fun to pen tap, as long as it’s not to annoying to others.
What is the quickest way to tap with a pen?
If you only have one pen, however, you can use the fingertips of your free hand to simulate sound “2”. This is the quickest sound, in the sense that you can tap a lot of these out in rapid succession. Use speedy, rhythmic taps to make your beat more complex. Try alternating quick taps between two pens.
How do you use a bass in a pen tap?
Use the bass sound to keep the beat. It’s the deepest and most powerful of the pen tapping sounds, and it takes longer to execute than the pen taps themselves. Use it sparingly, for emphasis, and try to alternate bass sounds with the higher-pitched tapping sounds for an interesting beat.
What is the beat notation for pen tappers?
Beat notation may vary between different communities of pen tappers; the 1-2-3 format is just an easy way to remember and write out the types of taps that you can use. Start by trying out a simple beat pattern. Repeat: 1-2-3-2 (bass, snare, cymbal, snare) at a tempo that sounds right to your ear.
What are pen tappers and how do you play?
Pen tappers have collected their favorite beats across the Internet, usually written out in the 1-2-3 format, and you can try out the beats that you find. Some beats are easy for beginners to learn, and some require complex rhythms that may be better suited to advanced pen tappers.
How do you make beats with a pen?
There are some good tutorials on how to do the beats of some songs. BIC pens work great. It is best to hold the pen near the tip, whatever feels comfortable and makes the beats you like is fine. To make the bass/thump, slam your wrist into the table, hard or soft differs from what kind of bass you want.
