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Here are some techniques which a student
may
learn, no matter what their level and with little difficulty,
even from
the beginning phases without compromising their technique or their
other
learning. Of course a program like Jamorama Guitar Lessons
would be very helpful.
- Hammer On/Pull Off - A
staple of rock
and popular music is the hammer on and pull off technique. This is
essentially a trill. Perform this by striking a note and then, without
striking the string again, finger a higher note or remove a finger to
sound a lower note.
- Palm-Muting - Rest the
right palm on the
strings behind the pick while strumming. This is usually not taught to
beginners but is a foundational style element of the vast
majority of popular music. Varying the pressure on the strings will
produce different tones.
- Bend - Strike a note and
bend the string
upward. The tone will ascend as the tension increases. This is one of
the most common rock and blues techniques in the world and any
guitarist must master this.
- Pick Slide - Just plain
old fun and a
good way to blow off steam. Take the edge of the pick and slide it down
the length of the wound or unwound strings, depending upon the sound
desired; a staple technique for rock players.
- Try Some
Effects - Just
because one is a
beginner doesn’t mean they don’t deserve the finer things in life.
Purchase a few cheap “foot pedal” type effects and experiment with them
for some fun.
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