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A hammer-on is a technique almost every guitarist uses to greatly boost their playing speed, no matter what style of music you play. Hammer-ons are simply when you hit the string with your fretting hand, pressing down quickly so that the note rings out without ever having to strum. When combined with pull-offs, hammer-ons allow you to play many more notes without changing your picking rhythm or speed.
Tips to Pull Off the Hammer-On Technique
- Pluck a note with your index finger, then tap your ring finger 2 frets down, staying on the same string as the original note.
- Try to land your hammer-on as close to the back of the fret (the side away from your strumming hand) to achieve the best sound.
- Adjust the power of your hammer-on so the picked and hammered note has the same volume. It sounds best when you aim for the volume of the first note.
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QuestionHow do I hammer-on and pull-off repeatedly without losing the sound of the notes after a few seconds?Community AnswerTypically, that can only be done by sheer practice.
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References
- ↑ https://www.uberchord.com/blog/hammer-on-and-pull-off-guitar-techniques/
- ↑ https://www.cyberfret.com/guitar-techniques/hammer-ons-pull-offs/
- ↑ https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/guitar-basics-getting-started-with-hammer-ons
- ↑ http://www.guitarlessons.com/guitar-lessons/lead-guitar-quick-start-series/legato-hammer-ons-pull-offs/
- Videos from GuitarLessons.com
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