"pull off " question

Ed Steer · #1 01-26-2002, 11:16 PM

I'm relatively new at playing but I have noticed that when trying to play a pull off to an open string I am not achieving a lot of sound. Is this a characteristic problem on acoustic ? Or is it simply poor technique ?

Ed

Noflatpick · #2 01-27-2002, 01:16 AM

You have to kinda snap the string sideways a little when you pull-off to make it ring. Usually just catching the edge of a callus as you pull-off will do the trick.

frayne48 · #3 01-27-2002, 04:12 PM

Practice, practice and practice, and it will come. Then you'll be suprised how easy it was after all.

Ed Steer · #4 01-27-2002, 10:20 PM

Thank you for your help. I think I understand the technique involved. I agree the key is practise, practise and more practise!!

Ed

leftydude · #5 03-05-2002, 08:46 AM

I've always been amazed at how simple things are that once seems nearly impossible. Playing time does wonders.

Stuart · #6 03-19-2002, 11:12 PM

Like any technique, it will take some practice. You might also try to keep your finger perpendicular (as much as possible) to the string just before you pull it off.

I also agree with Noflatpick. A callous with an edge on it is helpful.