What Is A Pull Off?

What Is A Pull Off? Hey Bharath, You've learned how to sound less mechanical when transitioning to a higher note ... ... how can you inject this same idea going to a lower note? This lesson is going to focus on how to do that. To transition to a lower note on the fingerboard you need to use a technique called a "Pull-off". This is exactly the opposite of the "Hammer-on" you learned in Lesson 1. In the first example, you're going to place your 3rd finger on the 3rd string at the 9th fret. You're ALSO going to place your 1st finger on the 3rd string at the 7th fret. In example 1, you're striking the 3rd string sounding the note at the 9th fret and release your 3rd finger in a downward motion pulling slightly toward your 1st finger. Example 2 demonstrates an exercise designed to strengthen each finger utilizing the "Pull-off" technique. Example 3 demonstrates a combination of Hammer-on and Pull-off techniques that are used quite often when playing solos. Start slowly while getting used to the mechanics of moving in both directions. Gradually, quicken the tempo while keeping your tone, volume and rhythm consistent. Ex.1 E |-----------| B |-----------| G |-9p7-------| D |-----------| A |-----------| E |-----------| Ex.2 E |--------------------------------------------------------| B |--------------------------------------------------------| G |-8p7-8p7-9p7-9p7-10p7-10p7-9p7-9p7----------------------| D |--------------------------------------------------------| A |--------------------------------------------------------| E |--------------------------------------------------------| Ex.3 E |-------------------------------------------| B |-------------------------------------------| G |-8p7h8-9p7h9-10p7h10-9p7h9-----------------| D |-------------------------------------------| A |-------------------------------------------| E |-------------------------------------------|   Want To Learn More ... See how fun & easy teaching yourself to play guitar really is with the help of A Beginners Guide To Guitar. Did you know the reason why most beginner guitarists put learning guitar in the "too hard basket" is because they choose lessons without structure. These beginner guitar lessons cover the basics and move into more intermediate topics in the correct order. Pick up your guitar, dust off the cobwebs and learn guitar today with Guitar Secrets. Click here to learn more Warm Regards, Chris Elmore Elmore Music

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