[mus]

hi there,

Can somebody tell me what the right technique is for doing pull offs. Do you just have to pull your finger up? That way I don't get much sound out of it. Or do you have to really pull the string down. Then my finger touches the string below, is that wrong?

[Lcjones]

Hey mus,

You pretty much describe the pull-off process. But like "everything" guitar, it takes practice to get the technique.

When you pull-off, give it some "umph" power. Let the string know you just pulled it off. ( no remarks from the peanut gallery..

Try this. From an open G string, place your index finger on the second fret, the "A" note, and "pull" off. Your finger tip literally pulls at the string. The more force you use in pulling your finger off the string the more tone you get.

But keep in mind, hammer-ons and pull-offs are subtle nuances in your playing. They add a little frill to the melody. They are not meant to be "power notes". Just a little lace around the silk.

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LC

[allthumbs]

Look here http://www.guitarforbeginners.com/pulloff.html
In fact you should go through all the mini lessons here
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