how do you hammer on?

[hobolord]

zzz Ive been trying to figure how to hammer on but it just doesn't click
you guys got any tips?

[Saaaaaad]

As in on an electric guitar?

Just press the string down...do it fast...like you're hitting the string at the fret. If you do it slow or softly, you'll just silence the string.

Or try sliding down/up the string..

[power_gamer_6]

It's very easy. Fret one string, like, say, on the fifth fret, and with your other finger, hammer down on the seventh fret. To do a pull off, once you've hammered down, just pull down and off the string.

[Popsai]

Just grab a scale, and play it with only hammer ons (if theres at least 3 notes per string better).
In time you'll get it.

[MageMoa]

It's very easy. Fret one string, like, say, on the fifth fret, and with your other finger, hammer down on the seventh fret. To do a pull off, once you've hammered down, just pull down and off the string.

*nods and points* Listen to the master.

[Lick]

Very very easy.

Index finger = 1st finger.
Middle finger = 2nd.
Ring Finger = 3rd.
Pinky = 4th.



This is just an example:

With your SECOND FINGER, press down on the B string's 3rd fret (can be any string or fret). Strum the string. With your THIRD FINGER (while keeping the B string pressed down with your second finger) bring it down fast onto the 4th fret.

/hammeron.


To do a pulloff, just quickly lift off your THIRD FINGER.




NOTE:

During my example (assuming you do the pulloff I suggested right after the hammeron I suggested) your SECOND FINGER on the 3rd fret DOES NOT move.


Hope I helped.

[silvrr]

REALLY! EASY! Trust meh. Just pretend you are b*tch slapping you guitar string with your finger. Do it mutiple times for a awesome effect!

[TaikoxKashi]

inb4 sexual innuendos!

I'LL SHOW YOU HOW TO HAMMER ON REALL GOOD.