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Do hammer ons work on acoustic guitar?
Hammer-ons and pull-offs are two closely related techniques. They are used to play legato, that is, in a smooth manner, and are also used to help the guitarist to play faster. They are most commonly used in electric guitar work, but can be used in acoustic tunes as embellishments.
What does hammer-on and pull-off mean?
You've done a hammer-on. You, musical friend, have hammered on. ... A pull-off is basically a hammer-on in reverse. Once you've done a hammer-on with your other finger on the other fret, now just pull that finger off the fret, pulling on the string a little with that finger as you do so and letting the note ring.
