Muting Question, trouble on 3rd fret - A & D strings |
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Dec 24 2008, 02:16 AM
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Hello GMC,
I've been playing the guitar for about 3 months now (had to take quite a long break due to school), so I'm quite a beginner  I finally felt confident that I could take a try at the following lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/in-the...-black-sabbath/ I ran into quite a problem though, which I can't seem to figure out on my own. When moving my finger from the A string to the D string on 3rd fret (or the other way around), I get a very high pitched screamy sound when releasing the first string, just as if I would have played a natural harmonic. CODE ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------3-- sounds like ----------3-- --3---------- --3------30-- (or something like that) ------------- ------------- For some reason I only encountered this problem on 3rd fret on the A and D string. Since I'm a beginner, and I'm mostly trying to teach myself (with the help of the lessons here at GMC of course), is it possible that something is wrong with my technique? Am I somehow supposed to mute the strings in a special way in this specific area? Thanks! Hyu This post has been edited by Hyunkell: Dec 24 2008, 02:17 AM |
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Dec 24 2008, 02:26 AM
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QUOTE (Hyunkell @ Dec 24 2008, 02:16 AM)  Hello GMC, I've been playing the guitar for about 3 months now (had to take quite a long break due to school), so I'm quite a beginner I finally felt confident that I could take a try at the following lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/in-the...-black-sabbath/ I ran into quite a problem though, which I can't seem to figure out on my own. When moving my finger from the A string to the D string on 3rd fret (or the other way around), I get a very high pitched screamy sound when releasing the first string, just as if I would have played a natural harmonic. CODE ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------3-- sounds like ----------3-- --3---------- --3------30-- (or something like that) ------------- ------------- For some reason I only encountered this problem on 3rd fret on the A and D string. Since I'm a beginner, and I'm mostly trying to teach myself (with the help of the lessons here at GMC of course), is it possible that something is wrong with my technique? Am I somehow supposed to mute the strings in a special way in this specific area? Thanks! Hyu Hi Hyu, Depending on how you are playing it it could be a flaw in your technique. Try "rolling" your finger rather than lifting it when moving from the A to D string. Your finger should still be touching the A string but not fretting it so it should mute it out. Try fretting the A string with your first finger and the D string with your second finger and see if you still get the noise. I think you just need to practice the "rolling" technique when playing adjacent strings on the same fret. Hope I was clear and that this helps. Merry Christmas  Monte |
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Dec 24 2008, 02:36 AM
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I think you have received some good advice here. Might be the fact that you are lifting your finger and actually getting a harmonic tone. As Jeff said, play it slow, then, as Monte pointed out, roll your finger down to the D string and see what happens. Then rip off a sweep arpeggio to the high E..
No man, kidding of course, I'm still a beginner too and would love to help you all I can. Welcome to GMC. And by the way, your going to learn loads here.. Don't forget to take a moment and introduce yourself HERESee you around, and ask all the questions you need.. It will help you tremendously.
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Dec 24 2008, 07:56 AM
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QUOTE (Hyunkell @ Dec 24 2008, 02:16 AM) When moving my finger from the A string to the D string on 3rd fret (or the other way around), I get a very high pitched screamy sound when releasing the first string, just as if I would have played a natural harmonic. Or you playing on high gain,maybe humbucker guitar? If yes then you're probably getting real natural harmonics. Try to place your finger on sweet spot, away from fret if possible to avoid that harmonic. Also apply some right hand muting,harmonic will not come out if string is slightly touched.
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Dec 24 2008, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Dec 24 2008, 07:56 AM) Or you playing on high gain,maybe humbucker guitar? If yes then you're probably getting real natural harmonics. Try to place your finger on sweet spot, away from fret if possible to avoid that harmonic. Also apply some right hand muting,harmonic will not come out if string is slightly touched. Thanks Muris this was spot on.Since this was my first lesson in which I have to play natural harmonics in some part, I increased the gain, as that made it easier to get the harmonics to come out. This also explains why I didn't notice it happening before. I think I'll have a deeper look at Ivan's muting lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-less...g-101-tutorial/ before continuing on the Black Sabbath one, as I still lack alot in that domain, and finally seem to understand how important a proper muting technique is. Thanks Hyu |
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Dec 24 2008, 01:36 PM
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Glad it helped,cheers.
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Dec 24 2008, 02:03 PM
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QUOTE (Hyunkell @ Dec 24 2008, 05:38 AM) I think I'll have a deeper look at Ivan's muting lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-less...g-101-tutorial/ before continuing on the Black Sabbath one, as I still lack alot in that domain, and finally seem to understand how important a proper muting technique is. Hi Hyu and welcome! I was gonna suggest you check out that very lesson. It has been very helpful to me. Just think about what he says while practicing and apply it. When you free jam it will be second nature and make your playing sound so much better. cheers -------------------- Live well, and live often!
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