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ghodaddyyo
June 13th, 2000, 08:57 AM
This is an exercise I just learned which incorporates hammer-ons, and pull-offs. It's fun and challenging at the same time, so enjoy. http://www.zentao.com/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

E----------------------------
B----------------------------
G---5(H)/7--(7P)\3--(3P)\0---
D----------------------------
A----------------------------
E----------------------------

H=Hammer-on P=Pull-off
Fret the 5 with your middle finger, the seven with your pinky, and the 3 with your index finger.

Tips: No picking, not even the first note. Muffle remaining strings, so you don't get unwanted noise. The pull-off from the pinky to index finger (7P\3) is a tough one if your pinky is weak, and this is where I reap most of my benefits from this exercise. Do it in time to a metronome, and when you feel more comfortable, try it on the other strings, or even run it through several strings.

-john


[This message has been edited by ghodaddyyo (edited June 13, 2000).]

StoneDragon
June 13th, 2000, 11:58 PM
Cool exercise!

...now to figure out a melodic way to incorporate the ring finger http://www.zentao.com/ubb/smilies/think.gif