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Technique: Cleaner Notes
Q: I was wonder if there was a technique to play notes cleaner and more defined. I have been playing for quite a while and never really thought about this till recently listening to my guitar tracks. Any info would be great thanks for your time guys!
A: Clarity in notes comes from good pick attack. Holding the pick hard, but keeping the wrist and the body loose. It also comes from muting technique. Examine how you play each riff you want to clean up. Find ways to use both hands to keep extraneous strings from ringing out. E.G. On certain barre chords you can use the thumb to mute low strings. Or if you are playing a metal riff you can keep your hand in palm muting position, only letting the string you are playing not be muted. Etc…
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