Tapping, is there a certain tone to use? |
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Tapping, is there a certain tone to use? |
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Aug 3 2011, 07:32 AM |
Lighter strings would be easier and higher gain does help.
Think hammer-on and pull-offs. Hammer on hard enough to sound like a normal played note. The pull-off is slightly different as you remove the finger you slightly pluck the note downwards. For tapping you can do the same, except you normally pull-off your finger slightly upwards. This will keep the note sustained and sound as loud as the other notes with a bit of practice and finger strength. Make sure that you dont hit the next string, you can mute the string with a free finger from the fretboard hand or the picking palm to ensure everything stays nice and clean. This post has been edited by Azzaboi: Aug 3 2011, 07:36 AM -------------------- Play Games Arcade Take a break, Play Games! Play the best free online flash games at Aaron's Game Zone like Bloons Tower Defense 4! |
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Aug 3 2011, 11:15 AM |
With tapping you need to set the overdrive high enough to get sustain, and it would be good if you could put compressor if you have one (try in software). Compressor will even out dynamics and help every note come out more clearly.
As far as technique goes, try not to press exactly on the fret, but just behind it, and pull off the string slightly downwards when releasing the tap. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Aug 3 2011, 03:22 PM |
Make sure you pull the string downwards when you tap, and do it strongly
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Aug 3 2011, 03:50 PM |
The tapping technique depends exclusively of the force that you do with your right hand fingers.. the strength when you press and the strength when you pull off. If you are going to play live or with your band, it would be great to use a Compressor to quit dynamics to your sound and to make every note sound loud. If you are practising is better to start without the help of a Compressor.
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Aug 3 2011, 06:40 PM
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Thanks for all the advice. Would a compressor make it easier to tap with a clean tone also?
I have more tone questions... I'm going away to college this year, and can only take a little tube amp with me, so I want to get some pedals to make it sound better. So far my list: SolidGold Surfrider (reverb) Compressor Overdrive or Fuzz? Any suggestions for the second two? This is my favorite tone for fuzz and this is my favorite sound for solos... |
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Aug 3 2011, 09:45 PM |
Thanks for all the advice. Would a compressor make it easier to tap with a clean tone also? I have more tone questions... I'm going away to college this year, and can only take a little tube amp with me, so I want to get some pedals to make it sound better. So far my list: SolidGold Surfrider (reverb) Compressor Overdrive or Fuzz? Any suggestions for the second two? This is my favorite tone for fuzz and this is my favorite sound for solos... yeah, Compressors are very used for clean guitars so it will make easier to tap too. The boss compressor is very used as well as the Boss Overdrives (SD1 - SD2). Another option would be to get the Visual Sound Route 66 that includes a great comp and a great overdrive based on the tube screamer in one pedal. -------------------- My lessons
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Aug 3 2011, 09:53 PM |
Any suggestions for the second two? This is my favorite tone for fuzz and this is my favorite sound for solos... Kyuss \m/ great band. (little off topic i know ahah) -------------------- QUOTE It's a proven fact that guitar faces have a bigger impact on tone than wood does. |
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Aug 4 2011, 01:10 AM |
everything said here, a compressor might do it.
also if you are experimenting, try a wah pedal + distorsion tapping it sounds great! -------------------- Check my Instructor Profile Rockers! Got a Blog too!, www.adriantracks.com Follow me on facebook and youtube! -Youtube |
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