03-26-2022, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Eryri, Wales
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Originally Posted by dhalbert
I have a problem with accidental pull-offs when doing an alternating bass. For example, suppose I pick the 5th string with my thumb, fretted at the 3rd fret with the ring finger, and then pick the 6th string also fretted at the 3rd fret with my ring finger.
When I lift the ring finger off the 5th string, I get a nice syncopated pull-off, but I don't want it to sound. I'm trying to lift straight off, and maybe do it more slowly, and I still get some pull-off note. I also try to mute it a bit when fretting the 6th string as well. That is more sure-fire but is a bit trickier. My finger isn't sticking to the string.
Do you encounter this, and what do you do about it? Thanks.
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Have you thought about videoing your left hand with your phone and having a look to see what's going on?
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I'm learning to flatpick and fingerpick guitar to accompany songs.
I've played and studied traditional noter/drone mountain dulcimer for many years. And I used to play dobro in a bluegrass band.
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