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I'm trying to learn this fingerstyle song on my acoustic guitar. I found a tab which I really like. The only thing I don't get are the X's in the tab. Here's a part I've taken from the tab: 
What does the X really mean? I thought it was to mute the string but how should I do that and play another string at the same time? I hope someone can help me out with this.
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I'm trying to learn this fingerstyle song on my acoustic guitar. I found a tab which I really like. The only thing I don't get are the X's in the tab. Here's a part I've taken from the tab:
What does the X really mean? I thought it was to mute the string but how should I do that and play another string at the same time? I hope someone can help me out with this.
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I'm trying to learn this fingerstyle song on my acoustic guitar. I found a tab which I really like. The only thing I don't get are the X's in the tab. Here's a part I've taken from the tab:
What does the X really mean? I thought it was to mute the string but how should I do that and play another string at the same time? I hope someone can help me out with this.
guitar technique tablature mute
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I'm trying to learn this fingerstyle song on my acoustic guitar. I found a tab which I really like. The only thing I don't get are the X's in the tab. Here's a part I've taken from the tab:
What does the X really mean? I thought it was to mute the string but how should I do that and play another string at the same time? I hope someone can help me out with this.
guitar technique tablature mute
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You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 5 hours ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
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Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
5 hours ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
4 hours ago
You can mute with your left (fretting) hand or with your right hand. In this case, the latter feels a little more natural to me.
– leonbloy
26 mins ago
@ToddWilcox The way the muted note is repeated on beat 3 of each measure suggests that it’s a percussive “ghost note” for rhythmic effect on the weak beat, rather than a transcription error.
– Bradd Szonye
2 mins ago
add a comment |
mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
edited 5 hours ago
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
4 hours ago
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You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 5 hours ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
5 hours ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
4 hours ago
You can mute with your left (fretting) hand or with your right hand. In this case, the latter feels a little more natural to me.
– leonbloy
26 mins ago
@ToddWilcox The way the muted note is repeated on beat 3 of each measure suggests that it’s a percussive “ghost note” for rhythmic effect on the weak beat, rather than a transcription error.
– Bradd Szonye
2 mins ago
add a comment |
You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 5 hours ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
5 hours ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
4 hours ago
You can mute with your left (fretting) hand or with your right hand. In this case, the latter feels a little more natural to me.
– leonbloy
26 mins ago
@ToddWilcox The way the muted note is repeated on beat 3 of each measure suggests that it’s a percussive “ghost note” for rhythmic effect on the weak beat, rather than a transcription error.
– Bradd Szonye
2 mins ago
add a comment |
You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 5 hours ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 5 hours ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
answered 5 hours ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
answered 5 hours ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
answered 5 hours ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
37.8k371126
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
5 hours ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
4 hours ago
You can mute with your left (fretting) hand or with your right hand. In this case, the latter feels a little more natural to me.
– leonbloy
26 mins ago
@ToddWilcox The way the muted note is repeated on beat 3 of each measure suggests that it’s a percussive “ghost note” for rhythmic effect on the weak beat, rather than a transcription error.
– Bradd Szonye
2 mins ago
add a comment |
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
5 hours ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
4 hours ago
You can mute with your left (fretting) hand or with your right hand. In this case, the latter feels a little more natural to me.
– leonbloy
26 mins ago
@ToddWilcox The way the muted note is repeated on beat 3 of each measure suggests that it’s a percussive “ghost note” for rhythmic effect on the weak beat, rather than a transcription error.
– Bradd Szonye
2 mins ago
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
5 hours ago
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
5 hours ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
4 hours ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
4 hours ago
You can mute with your left (fretting) hand or with your right hand. In this case, the latter feels a little more natural to me.
– leonbloy
26 mins ago
You can mute with your left (fretting) hand or with your right hand. In this case, the latter feels a little more natural to me.
– leonbloy
26 mins ago
@ToddWilcox The way the muted note is repeated on beat 3 of each measure suggests that it’s a percussive “ghost note” for rhythmic effect on the weak beat, rather than a transcription error.
– Bradd Szonye
2 mins ago
@ToddWilcox The way the muted note is repeated on beat 3 of each measure suggests that it’s a percussive “ghost note” for rhythmic effect on the weak beat, rather than a transcription error.
– Bradd Szonye
2 mins ago
add a comment |
mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
edited 5 hours ago
Shevliaskovic
20.8k1381174
answered 5 hours ago
Stephen J. MidlickStephen J. Midlick
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
4 hours ago
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mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
edited 5 hours ago
Shevliaskovic
20.8k1381174
answered 5 hours ago
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
4 hours ago
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mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
edited 5 hours ago
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answered 5 hours ago
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mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
edited 5 hours ago
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
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– Your Uncle Bob
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