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In guitar tablature, a hammer-on is denoted by the letter “H” as seen in Figure 1 below, which starts with a hammer-on from the fifth fret to the eighth fret on the low E string. ... They're just simply a part of how guitar is played, both acoustic and electric.
- How do you notate a hammer-on?
- What is a hammer-on symbol on guitar?
- What do hammer-ons look like on sheet music?
How do you notate a hammer-on?
To notate combined hammer-ons and pull-offs, we again use the slur (arced line) symbol. You may see the individual notes connected, or you may see an arc written over the entire group of notes. Sometimes the H and P markings are added, other times it is assumed you'll figure it out (hammer-ons go up, pull-offs down).
What is a hammer-on symbol on guitar?
A hammer-on is a playing technique performed on a stringed instrument (especially on a fretted string instrument, such as a guitar) by sharply bringing a fretting-hand finger down on to the fingerboard behind a fret, causing a note to sound. This technique is the opposite of the pull-off.
What do hammer-ons look like on sheet music?
Published tablature is written in the same way as standard notation with an arc connecting the 2 notes involved. A lower number going to a higher number indicates a hammer-on, and a higher number going to a lower indicates a pull-off.
