String Rake
Here’s another technique that’s easy to do. It pops up a lot in guitar leads. It’s called a string rake. We use our pick and… Read More »String Rake
Articulation
Staccato
Staccato is a form of musical articulation. In modern notation, it signifies a note of a shortened duration. A dot placed above or below a… Read More »Staccato
Trill
A trill is performed by quickly hammering on and pulling off two notes. It’s usually represented by a “tr” and a squiggle line like seen… Read More »Trill
Slides
Slides are a basic guitar technique that you’ll find in every style of music. A slide is just what it sounds like: sliding your finger either up,… Read More »Slides