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HAMMER-ONS, PULL-OFFS, AND TRILLS
 
 
Hammer-ons and pull-offs are two closely related techniques. They are used to play legato, that is, in a smooth manner, and are also used to help the guitarist to play faster. They are most commonly used in electric guitar work, but can be used in acoustic tunes as embellishments.

The hammer-on

Strike an open E on the first string. While the note is still ringing, quickly and firmly press a finger on the third fret. If done properly, a G note should be sounding. This is called "hammering on" the string. Without electric amplification, the hammer-on tends to make the sound quieter — a lot quieter if one hasn't practiced it! (Although, because the strings are closer to the fingerboard, hammer-ons are easier to execute on an electric guitar, they are used extensively by acoustic

The pull-off

The pull-off is the opposite of the hammer-on. Hold the E string on the third fret. Strike the string and,
while the note is still ringing, release the fretting finger. If done properly, the G should be followed by an
open E. Like the hammer-on, this tends to make the sound quieter. To help alleviate this, a slight sideways
motion of the finger while pulling off will add extra vibration to the string, preserving the volume. It is very
hard for a beginner to accomplish, and the sideways movement helps greatly.

A pull-off looks like this:

D|---7p5--5p4--4p2--2p0--|

The trill

A trill is two alternating notes, such as an A and A#. Only the first note is struck; the rest are rapidly
hammered-on and pulled off

 
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