Guitar techniques Flashcards

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1
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Describe a power chord

A

triads without a 3rd

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2
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Describe palm-muting

A

plucking the string whilst gently damping it with the palm

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3
Q

Describe blues/pentatonic scale

A
  • guitar solos often based on these scales

- Blues scale in C: C, E flat, F, F sharp, G, B flat, C

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4
Q

Describe hammer-ons/pull-offs

A

pressing another finger down on the fretboard whilst playing another note

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5
Q

Describe pitch bend

A

pulling the string with your finger whilst playing to change the pitch

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