Basic Guitar Technique

Having proper guitar technique is essential to not only eliminate the possibility of strain and even permanent injury but good guitar technique can open the door to new possibilities on the instrument. The following lessons feature essential information about guitar technique that every guitarist should know.

Right Hand Positioning - Where to put your right hand on the guitar

Strumming - How to stum your guitar

Basic Alternate Picking - The basics for correct picking

Hammer Ons and Pull Offs

• Part I - How to play hammer ons and pull offs
• Part II - Exercises to strengthen hammer ons and pull offs

Slides - How to slide

Bends - How to bend notes

Vibrato - Give your sound a voice

Natural Harmonics - Add a bell or chime sound to your playing

Palm Muting - Add a percussive feel to your playing

Fret Rolling - Rolling across adjacent strings with the same finger