Tag: Dynamics

  • Palm Mute

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    The palm mute (known as pizzicato in Classical guitar terminology) is performed with the picking hand. While picking, the side of the palm is lightly pressed against the strings to mute the notes. You’ll see it labeled in tablature with “P.M.”. You can vary the sound of a palm mute by adjusting the applied pressure.…

  • Volume Swell

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    We can use the volume knob on the guitar to create volume swells. This video explains how to spot volume swells in tab and tips on how to perform them. It’s a cool-sounding technique that isn’t hard to do.