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How Do You Mute The G String When Sweeping?

miguelbatalha View Member Profile	Dec 13 2013, 09:11 PM
Dec 13 2013, 09:11 PM	GMC:er Posts: 131 Joined: 14-November 13	I need some help on how to mute the g string when sweep picking. In more detail: For example, when sweeping from the first to the fifth string, when I leave the g string to go for the d string, the note G (fret 0, string G) can be heard. I know I need to practice slow (this doesn't happen when sweeping at medium or slow tempos, only when "shredding") but some insight or something I hear or watch from others might open my eyes and help in any way. It's the only string that I can't seem to mute properly... Thanks! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube - youtube.com/miguelbatalhamusic Facebook - facebook.com/miguelbatalhabookface Twitter - twitter.com/mbatalhamusic Cool stuff: aristidesinstruments.com timber-tones.com fxpansion.com spectraflex.com

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Darius Wave View Member Profile	Dec 13 2013, 09:43 PM
Dec 13 2013, 09:43 PM	Instructor Posts: 5.871 Joined: 29-November 12 From: Poland	Unfortunately without video it would be hard to help. We cannot see what could be the reason of the problem. No I can only guess. Most of us just release the tension from the finger just after we play that particular note....but we keep that finger touching the string for a while. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my lessons and my instructor profile www.facebook.com/DariusWave www.youtube.pl/vavrzyn www.niebonie.pl www.jammingcherry.pl www.facebook.com/druzyna.wawrzyna

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Dec 13 2013, 09:53 PM
Dec 13 2013, 09:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	In cases like these, we almost always get more out of a video than a description. Go ahead and shoot some quick video of what you are doing and it will help us see what's going on ok? Bug in very general terms, my "guess" without seeing it would be that you might not have great right hand placement on the bridge. When sweeping, both hands can help in the mute. The right hand often leads and the left follows. Only the string being struck need have much ring and even then not much so it's still under a partial mute often to give it that sweepy tone. HOWEVER some folks don't mute much at all during sweeps and do just fine. It's a bit tougher to keep clean though. Todd QUOTE (miguelbatalha @ Dec 13 2013, 03:11 PM) I need some help on how to mute the g string when sweep picking. In more detail: For example, when sweeping from the first to the fifth string, when I leave the g string to go for the d string, the note G (fret 0, string G) can be heard. I know I need to practice slow (this doesn't happen when sweeping at medium or slow tempos, only when "shredding") but some insight or something I hear or watch from others might open my eyes and help in any way. It's the only string that I can't seem to mute properly... Thanks! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

miguelbatalha View Member Profile	Dec 13 2013, 10:54 PM
Dec 13 2013, 10:54 PM	GMC:er Posts: 131 Joined: 14-November 13	Thanks for the input though. This only happens when descending. Never happens when ascending. (Only from a higher string to a lower string) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube - youtube.com/miguelbatalhamusic Facebook - facebook.com/miguelbatalhabookface Twitter - twitter.com/mbatalhamusic Cool stuff: aristidesinstruments.com timber-tones.com fxpansion.com spectraflex.com

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Dec 14 2013, 03:43 AM
Dec 14 2013, 03:43 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Grab a web cam, or anything and shoot a vid to share QUOTE (miguelbatalha @ Dec 13 2013, 04:54 PM) Thanks for the input though. This only happens when descending. Never happens when ascending. (Only from a higher string to a lower string) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Dec 17 2013, 01:52 PM
Dec 17 2013, 01:52 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey mate please make the vid if you can and we will be happy to assist You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Dec 17 2013, 02:05 PM
Dec 17 2013, 02:05 PM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	If it only happens when descending from high string to low, then it could be because you play with your fingers curled up and not dangling over the strings ? That would mean you don't have any finger(s) covering the higher strings as you move to the lower. The guys have all given brilliant input.. we'll look forward to a video and then hopefully we can help you get to the bottom of this You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Dec 21 2013, 05:14 PM
Dec 21 2013, 05:14 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey mate - here are my thoughts: You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

miguelbatalha View Member Profile	Dec 24 2013, 04:26 PM
Dec 24 2013, 04:26 PM	GMC:er Posts: 131 Joined: 14-November 13	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 21 2013, 04:14 PM) Hey mate - here are my thoughts: Thank you so much, dear instructors. I'll post a video, soon. Working on my technique! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube - youtube.com/miguelbatalhamusic Facebook - facebook.com/miguelbatalhabookface Twitter - twitter.com/mbatalhamusic Cool stuff: aristidesinstruments.com timber-tones.com fxpansion.com spectraflex.com

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Dec 25 2013, 08:49 AM
Dec 25 2013, 08:49 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	The pleasure is all ours, especially if we know we could help out Cheers to you mate and keep us updated You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

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