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Posted by: mattacuk Feb 17 2007, 02:36 PM

Hey guys,
i would like do the Speed Licks solo lesson but i dont yet know how what Hammer ons are!!
e|-----------------------|
b|-----------------------|
g|---5-7-7br-5h7p5---5~--|
d|-7---------------7-----|
a|-----------------------|
e|-----------------------|

What does "br" mean? and im assumeing "h" is a hammer on?
help!!!

Posted by: Norven Feb 17 2007, 02:50 PM

br= bend then release
h= hammer on
p= pull off

Posted by: mattacuk Feb 17 2007, 02:52 PM

thanks, i understand pull offs and bends, but what is a hammer on?? thanks!!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Feb 17 2007, 03:56 PM

Its the reverse of a pull off - you hit the string with your finger at the proper fret and it makes a sound ... essential for legato playing along with the pulloff.

Posted by: mattacuk Feb 17 2007, 05:36 PM

thanks for your reply, i still dont really understand !

Posted by: mattacuk Feb 17 2007, 06:09 PM

Well im guessing this lesson isnt for me just yet as i havent done the tapping lessons yet. Can anyone recommend a good Solo lesson for me please?

Posted by: chainsbroken Feb 17 2007, 06:10 PM

This link may help you better understand what a hammer on is.



http://www.guitaralliance.com/guitar_lessons/guide_to_guitar_tablature/hammer-ons.htm

Posted by: mattacuk Feb 17 2007, 06:19 PM

Excellent, now i full understand thank you!! And now i know what andrew means buy a "reverse pull off".
So yes, can anyone recommend a good lesson to help me peice together some of my 101 lessons practice??