Each virtuoso guitar player has a pair of chips up his sleeve, which make his playing unique and catchy. The guitar is a universal instrument. It manages to extract a lot of melodic sounds that can both beautify the composition and change it beyond recognition. In this article we will focus on non-standard methods of playing the guitar.
Slide
This technique originated in African countries, and American bluesmen brought him popularity. Street musicians used glass bottles, metal bars, light bulbs and even cutlery to get a bright, lively sound and attract the attention of passersby. This technique of the game got the name bottleneck, or slide.
The essence of technology is quite simple. Instead of pressing the strings with the fingers of his left hand, guitarists use a metal or glass object - slide. The sound of the instrument at the same time changes beyond recognition. The slide is perfect for acoustic and electric guitars, but is poorly applicable to nylon strings.
Modern slides are made in the form of tubes, so that they can be worn on the finger. This allows you to combine the new technique with the usual classic technique and quickly switch between them if necessary. However, you can experiment with any objects that come to hand.
A great example of slide technology can be seen on video.
Tapping
Tapping - one form of legato. The name of the technique comes from the English word tapping - tapping. Musicians extract the sound by striking the strings on the fingerboard. You can use for this as one hand, or both at once.
Try to hold the second string on the fifth fret with the index finger of your left hand (note f), and then with a sharp movement press it on the seventh fret (the note of salt will sound) with the ring finger. If you abruptly tear off the ring finger from the string, fa will again sound. Alternating such beats (they are called hammer-on) and pull-offs, you can build whole melodies.
When you master one-handed tapping, try using your other hand too. Virtuosos of this technique can simultaneously perform several melodic lines, creating the feeling that 2 guitarists are playing at once.
A striking example of tapping is the song "Song for Sade" by Jan Lawrence
In the video, he uses a special kind of guitar, but the essence of the technique does not change at all.
Mediator flageolet
If you are fond of rock music, you have probably heard how guitarists insert high "screaming" sounds into their parts. This is a spectacular way to diversify your game and add dynamics to the composition.
Take out mediator flageolet You can on any guitar, but without amplifying the sound, it will be very quiet. Therefore, this technique is considered purely "electric guitar". Take the pick so that the thumb pad protrudes over its edges. You need to tweak the string and immediately slightly muffle it with your finger.
From the first time it almost never happens. If you mute too much - the sound will disappear. If it is too weak, you will get a normal note instead of a flag. Experiment with the position of the right hand and with different grip - and one day everything will turn out.
Slap
This non-standard method of playing the guitar came from bass instruments. Translated from English, slap is a slap. Guitarists beat the strings with their thumb, which is why they hit the metal frets, emitting a characteristic ringing tone. Often musicians play slap on bass strings, combining it with sharp fine tweaks.
This style is perfect for rhythmic music, such as funk or hip-hop. An example of the game is a slap presented on video
Bending neck
This is probably one of the most unusual methods of playing the guitar, which are known to the world. It is necessary to extract some kind of note or chord on the "empty", non-pressed strings. After that, with your right hand, press the guitar deck towards you, and with your left hand, press down on the head of the neck. Build a guitar will change a bit and create a vibrato effect.
Reception is used quite rarely, but is a huge success when playing in public. It's pretty simple to make, and it looks very impressive. This technique is often used by American guitarist Tommy Emmanuel. Watch this video at 3:18 and you will understand.
The author - Pavel Molyanov..
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