What you’ll learn
- Play hammer-ons at a consistent volume.
- Play pull-offs without pulling the string too far.
- Land accurately at the end of a slide.
Before you practice
A hammer-on sounds the second note with the fretting hand without picking again. Land firmly just behind the fret.
For a pull-off, a small release motion helps the string keep vibrating. Aim for equal volume on the two notes.
For a slide, pick the starting note and keep contact with the string until the target fret. Think about the destination before moving.
Lesson exercise
- Play 5h7 and 7p5 slowly.
- Loop 5h7p5.
- Practice sliding from fret 5 to 7 and back with a metronome.