Grace notes are common ornaments in guitar music. They also serve as a technical foundation for trills. …
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C3.2.05. Grace notes (descending) – Close-up View
The key to playing clear descending grace notes is to keep the string in place, as you have practiced in the 'pull-offs' lesson. …
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C3.2.06. Grace notes (descending) – Main view
Your hand and your forearm should be in a fixed position when you play each grace note. …
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C3.2.07. Hammer-ons – Close-up View
In order to perform a successful hammer-on, initiate the movement from the knuckle joint and accelerate through the movement. …
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C3.2.08. Hammer-ons – Main view
The hammer-on can be considered as an ascending grace note that is played slowly and evenly. …
C3.2.09. Hammer-on drill – Close-up View
The vertical version of the pervious exercise played in one position. …
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