Guitar basics: Hammer-ons

This video lesson shows you how to make your playing smoother

The MusicRadar Team, Wed 21 May 2008, 4:30 pm UTC

Hammer-ons are an essential technique for every guitarist

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You can change between two notes by picking them separately, but if the second note is higher than the first in pitch, you can play what's called a hammer-on.

A hammer-on will make the transition between two notes smoother, which will make your playing sound more fluent.

This video lesson shows you how to perform hammer-ons correctly and provides you with two examples to try for yourself. These examples come with free tab.

If you want more guitar basics lessons you should check out our lessons on pull-offs, fretting correctly, playing open chords and how to use your amp.

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User comments (1)

ranger233

Sun 8 Jun 2008, 10:06 pm UTC

looking good i soon be playing like a pro you make it seem that easy

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