Topic: sting mute
i have been playiing guitar for 2 years n i have taught myself how to play. im havin trouble learning how to string mute. i seen many people do it but im still havin difficulties with it. plz help!!
appreciate it..
Re: sting mute
You can lightly rest the palm of your hand at the bridge to mute...or sometimes use your thumb or a finger to mute individual strings if you don't want them in a chord...
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Re: sting mute
or after playing a note release the pressure of the left hand fingers on the fret very slightly to damp off the ringing string
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Re: sting mute
The idea of palm mute on electric guitar is part of the metal bag of tricks. The amp should be set to ultra hi-gain and the guitar turned full on. Even just blowing over the strings creates a howl. Now when you plam mute, even though on an acoustic the sound would be a vague plunk, you get a screaming solo sound but not too much. Play the same lick without plam mute and it will be a distorted mish-mash.
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