Kill The Noise!

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Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Any Style

Excerpt: Hey guys, for this tutorial I wanted to touch on something that I've received quite a few requests for - killing the noises that you don't wanna hear! In other words, let's focus on specific techniques used in the muting process alongside a variety of techniques (tapping, picking, string-skipping legato, etc.). "Killing The Noise" With Legato Legato will f...

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Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Any Style

Excerpt: "Killing The Noise" When Tapping Ex. 1: Here we see a very basic tap lick - an A minor triad spread out over three frets on one string. Remember, we aren't worried about note choices and interesting licks/shapes at the moment - let's solidify our muting techniques so that we have a good foundation for knowing what to do with our own licks to make them as c...

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Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Any Style

Excerpt: "Killing The Noise" When String-Skipping Ex. 1: Let's try a six note sequence which includes string skipping. Missing the B string each time will definitely throw a wrench into things! This is where accuracy and fret-hand strength are imparitive. The better you are at hammering-on from "nothing", the cleaner this will be from the get-go. We'll focus heavil...

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Instructor: Chris Feener Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Any Style

Excerpt: "Killing The Noise" When Alternate Picking Ex. 1: A fairly standard F# locrian (Em) pattern which ascends through three octaves. Let's break it down. There are a few observations to be made about the noise reduction when alternate picking:a) For the most part, a slight palm mute is used to warrant the stuccato sound, making things a lit...

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