How to Improve Your Hammer ons and Pull offs – Beginner Electric Guitar Lesson

LEGATO TECHNIQUES FOR A SMOOTHER SOUND

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Two essential techniques, hammer ons and pull offs, beginner electric guitar players should practice for a smoother sound. Watch as guitarist Marc Seal moves around the fingerboard to create different sounds in these legato exercises.

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Marc Seal is an Elixir® Strings endorsing artist, Taylor Guitars product specialist and host of The Ultimate Guitar Show. Learn more at marcseal.com.

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Electric Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB® Coating, Light Gauge

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