How To Play Hammer On's And Pull Off's On Your Guitar
February 15, 2010
By Mike Jones
In this article we are going to learn how to play hammer on's and pull off's.
If you recall in the last mini guitar lesson I showed you how to move the pentatonic pattern 1 round the neck. In this article we will expand on that to bring a technique called the "hammer on".
Let's take pattern 1 at the 5th fret (Am) as an example.
OK, to play the "hammer on" you need to hold down the 6th string at the 5th fret and then pluck it. Then bring down your 4th finger hard onto the 8th fret with enough force to allow the string to ring out as though you had plucked it!
You need to practice playing this on all the strings in the scale pattern... and it is known as "hammering on"!!!
You now need to build up your speed and over time you will find that you will be able to play the "hammer on" effortlessly playing notes quickly without having to pluck each string individually. Practicing this technique will speed up your overall paying ability...
To practice, try to play your guitar EVERY day, play every day even if it is only for a few minutes it is better than not picking it up at all. Eventually your fingers will become on autopilot without you realizing...
To add to the "hammer on" we will now have a go at a technique called the "pull off" and is the next killer technique you must try to master on your road to becoming a great player!
So to start off we will use pattern one at the 5th fret (Am). Now hold down the 8th fret with your 4th finger and also the 5th fret with your first finger on the 6th string.
Now pick the string sounding the note at the 8th fret (C)
Now here's the clever bit : whilst the note is still ringing flick the string with your 4th finger (pull off) to sound the note at the 5th fret (A). Do not use your pick at all!
Practice this technique on all the strings up and down the pentatonic pattern 1.
Using "hammer on's" and "pull off"s" is a much used feature in great sounding solos.
You need to practice these techniques over and over until your fingers start to bleed! Only joking!
If you recall in the last mini guitar lesson I showed you how to move the pentatonic pattern 1 round the neck. In this article we will expand on that to bring a technique called the "hammer on".
Let's take pattern 1 at the 5th fret (Am) as an example.
OK, to play the "hammer on" you need to hold down the 6th string at the 5th fret and then pluck it. Then bring down your 4th finger hard onto the 8th fret with enough force to allow the string to ring out as though you had plucked it!
You need to practice playing this on all the strings in the scale pattern... and it is known as "hammering on"!!!
You now need to build up your speed and over time you will find that you will be able to play the "hammer on" effortlessly playing notes quickly without having to pluck each string individually. Practicing this technique will speed up your overall paying ability...
To practice, try to play your guitar EVERY day, play every day even if it is only for a few minutes it is better than not picking it up at all. Eventually your fingers will become on autopilot without you realizing...
To add to the "hammer on" we will now have a go at a technique called the "pull off" and is the next killer technique you must try to master on your road to becoming a great player!
So to start off we will use pattern one at the 5th fret (Am). Now hold down the 8th fret with your 4th finger and also the 5th fret with your first finger on the 6th string.
Now pick the string sounding the note at the 8th fret (C)
Now here's the clever bit : whilst the note is still ringing flick the string with your 4th finger (pull off) to sound the note at the 5th fret (A). Do not use your pick at all!
Practice this technique on all the strings up and down the pentatonic pattern 1.
Using "hammer on's" and "pull off"s" is a much used feature in great sounding solos.
You need to practice these techniques over and over until your fingers start to bleed! Only joking!
About the Author:
About The Author - Mike Jones: Mike has been teaching and playing guitar as a pro for over two decades. He has created a unique guitar tutoring program created using his very own unique speed learning techniques to get the beginner through to accomplished player in the shortest possible time. For more information and receive some super FREE tips and tricks why not go to his website at: Learn Guitar Quickly
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