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Basic Guitar Techniques
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Hammer-on
A technique where you pluck a string and then use another finger to press down on a higher fret, creating a second note without picking again.
Pull-off
Performed by plucking a note and then lifting the fretting finger to sound a lower note on the same string.
Slide
Moving your finger from one fret to another on the same string, sounding all the intermediate notes.
Bend
The technique of pushing the strings up or pulling them down to raise the pitch of a note.
Vibrato
A technique of rapidly and repeatedly bending and releasing a string to create a pulsating effect.
Palm Muting
Resting the side of your picking hand against the strings near the bridge to mute the notes being played, creating a dampened, percussive sound.
Tapping
A technique where both hands are used on the fretboard, with the picking hand 'tapping' notes on the fretboard.
Pinch Harmonic
Creating a high-pitched sound by lightly touching the string with the thumb immediately after picking.
Natural Harmonic
A clear bell-like sound produced by lightly touching a string at certain points (nodal points) on the fretboard and then plucking the string.
Strumming
Sweeping the pick or fingers across the strings to play chords.
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