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Guitar Lessons Hammer On Pull Offs
One of the primary legato techniques all guitarists must learn is the hammer-on, pull-off. This technique is important because it allows for nuances in tone and expression, and it allows the picking hand a break since it does not have to pick the notes on the hammer-on or the pull-off. This results in a faster progression of notes, sometimes called licks.
The hammer-on is accomplished when you pick a note and then using another finger hammer down on the same string. The sound of the hammered note is less pronounced than the picked note. For example place your first finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string, and the hammer down your third finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string. Dont use your just quickly strike the second fret position with the tip of your 3rd finger. This would be described in guitar tab as 5h7 or 5 hammer 7. Keep your first finger on the 5th fret because you are going to pull-off of the 7th fret in the next example.
The pull-off results when you release a plucked note with enough force such that the second fretted note rings. This may require a slight side way motion to create enough friction to cause the string to ring out. The sound of the pulled-off note is less pronounced since you aren't using your pick to create it. This would be illustrated in guitar tab 7p5 or 7 pull 5.
If you combine these techniques you can create very fast note runs or licks. Imagine how this sequence of hammer-on, pull-offs would sound when played very quickly 5h7p5h7p5. In deed the hammer-on, pull-off technique is the cornerstone for legato and most speed playing techniques.
It takes time to perfect the technique but it is worth the effort.
BONUS : Guitar Lessons Playing Harmonics
A harmonic is a tone thats created by the guitar by touching the string above a fret on an open vibrating string. There are 2 types of harmonics Natural and Artificial or I prefer to call them pinch harmonics.
Natural Harmonics
Natural Harmonics can be produced by touching your index finger on your fret-hand above at the 5th, 7th or 12th fret. Just place your finger on the string above the fret, dont press to hard or you will mute the note, pluck the note and then pull your finger off. Try it on the A string.
E--------------
B--------------
G--------------
D--------------
A-----12-------
E--------------
Timing is critical when playing harmonics. The length of time you keep your finger on the string will determine if you hear a harmonic, muted sound or just a regular note. Natural harmonics occur in various locations along the fretboard. The most common ones are on the 5th, 7th, and 12th fret. The harmonics in those positions will ring for all 6 strings on the same fret. Try playing them in all 3 positions. Place your finger across all 6 strings and play from the Low E to the high E lifting your finger as your pick strikes each individual string. You have to work at this and it takes some time, but it sound so cool.
E----------5--------------7----------------12----
B---------5--------------7---------------12------
G--------5--------------7---------------12-------
D-------5--------------7---------------12--------
A------5--------------7---------------12---------
E-----5--------------7---------------12----------
Pinch Harmonics
Pinch harmonics are done with the pick hand hand. I found this technique very difficult to master. The best method is to choke down on your pick so there is very little pick exposed between your thumb and your index finger. With time youll learn the pick has to be mobile in your hand, and you will move it into different position depending on how you play. Now when you pluck a string with your pick the trick is to hit the pick first and then slightly twist your thumb so that it touches the string immediately after hitting the string.
Why play a pinch harmonic ..well because they are very cool when playing solos. You can combine string bends with pinch harmonics and vibrato to get totally cool sounding squeals. They even sound great when you do them by accident. The trick is to devote some of your practice time everyday to just playing cool licks and try adding a pinch harmonic with some demonic vibrato. Oh yea, it makes you want to play more guitar because you can just create some of coolest sounds!
A harmonic is a tone thats created by the guitar by touching the string above a fret on an open vibrating string. There are 2 types of harmonics Natural and Artificial or I prefer to call them pinch harmonics.
Natural Harmonics
Natural Harmonics can be produced by touching your index finger on your fret-hand above at the 5th, 7th or 12th fret. Just place your finger on the string above the fret, dont press to hard or you will mute the note, pluck the note and then pull your finger off. Try it on the A string.
E--------------
B--------------
G--------------
D--------------
A-----12-------
E--------------
Timing is critical when playing harmonics. The length of time you keep your finger on the string will determine if you hear a harmonic, muted sound or just a regular note. Natural harmonics occur in various locations along the fretboard. The most common ones are on the 5th, 7th, and 12th fret. The harmonics in those positions will ring for all 6 strings on the same fret. Try playing them in all 3 positions. Place your finger across all 6 strings and play from the Low E to the high E lifting your finger as your pick strikes each individual string. You have to work at this and it takes some time, but it sound so cool.
E----------5--------------7----------------12----
B---------5--------------7---------------12------
G--------5--------------7---------------12-------
D-------5--------------7---------------12--------
A------5--------------7---------------12---------
E-----5--------------7---------------12----------
Pinch Harmonics
Pinch harmonics are done with the pick hand hand. I found this technique very difficult to master. The best method is to choke down on your pick so there is very little pick exposed between your thumb and your index finger. With time youll learn the pick has to be mobile in your hand, and you will move it into different position depending on how you play. Now when you pluck a string with your pick the trick is to hit the pick first and then slightly twist your thumb so that it touches the string immediately after hitting the string.
Why play a pinch harmonic ..well because they are very cool when playing solos. You can combine string bends with pinch harmonics and vibrato to get totally cool sounding squeals. They even sound great when you do them by accident. The trick is to devote some of your practice time everyday to just playing cool licks and try adding a pinch harmonic with some demonic vibrato. Oh yea, it makes you want to play more guitar because you can just create some of coolest sounds!
