LESSON 22 ( Slurs )

LESSON 22
Slurs

            When ever two or more different notes are connected by a bow (slur), only the first one will be plucked by the right hand. The other notes will actually be played by the left hand.
            When the notes go up in pitch it is called hammer-on. When the notes go down it is a pull off.

Example (22.1) hammer-on:

             For this upward slur, you would play the F first and then place the 3rd finger of the left hand on the 3rd fret with enough speed and force to make the note sound, even though you are not plucking it.

Example (22.2) downward slur (pull off):

               For the pull off both the first and the 3rd finger have to be on the string. first you play the G, and then you pull the 3rd finger off the string, which will let the F sound.
 

Note:
Slurs will take a long time to perfect. When practicing, be sure not to ruin the rhythm because of left hand difficulties.