How to mute a string and play another at the same time
I'm trying to learn this fingerstyle song on my acoustic guitar. I found a tab which I really like. The only thing I don't get are the X's in the tab. Here's a part I've taken from the tab: 
What does the X really mean? I thought it was to mute the string but how should I do that and play another string at the same time? I hope someone can help me out with this.
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I'm trying to learn this fingerstyle song on my acoustic guitar. I found a tab which I really like. The only thing I don't get are the X's in the tab. Here's a part I've taken from the tab:
What does the X really mean? I thought it was to mute the string but how should I do that and play another string at the same time? I hope someone can help me out with this.
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I'm trying to learn this fingerstyle song on my acoustic guitar. I found a tab which I really like. The only thing I don't get are the X's in the tab. Here's a part I've taken from the tab:
What does the X really mean? I thought it was to mute the string but how should I do that and play another string at the same time? I hope someone can help me out with this.
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I'm trying to learn this fingerstyle song on my acoustic guitar. I found a tab which I really like. The only thing I don't get are the X's in the tab. Here's a part I've taken from the tab:
What does the X really mean? I thought it was to mute the string but how should I do that and play another string at the same time? I hope someone can help me out with this.
guitar technique tablature mute
guitar technique tablature mute
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You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 1 hour ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
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Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
1 hour ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
54 mins ago
All right, I get it now. Thanks a lot!
– Violet
52 mins ago
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mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
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You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 1 hour ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
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Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
1 hour ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
54 mins ago
All right, I get it now. Thanks a lot!
– Violet
52 mins ago
add a comment |
You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 1 hour ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
1 hour ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
54 mins ago
All right, I get it now. Thanks a lot!
– Violet
52 mins ago
add a comment |
You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 1 hour ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
You mute with your fretting hand. A way to mute a single string with your fretting hand is to place one finger on the string as if you are going to fret it, but don’t press with the finger to fret the note. Just keep the finger gently touching the string.
It takes some practice to fret with one finger and mute with another, but once you’ve learned it, it’s a very powerful technique.
answered 1 hour ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
answered 1 hour ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
answered 1 hour ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
answered 1 hour ago
Todd WilcoxTodd Wilcox
37.8k371126
37.8k371126
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
1 hour ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
54 mins ago
All right, I get it now. Thanks a lot!
– Violet
52 mins ago
add a comment |
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
1 hour ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
54 mins ago
All right, I get it now. Thanks a lot!
– Violet
52 mins ago
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
1 hour ago
Should I just mute the string with my fretting hand or pick it as well while I keep it muted?
– Violet
1 hour ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
54 mins ago
@Violet The intention of the “X” on the tab is that you would mute and pluck the string. It might not make sense to do that, it’s most likely that it’s a transcription of exactly how it was played on the recording, and it reflects either a small mistake or strange choice by the player. It is a good practice to learn to mute as many strings that you’re not playing as possible, to minimize unintended stray noisss.
– Todd Wilcox
54 mins ago
All right, I get it now. Thanks a lot!
– Violet
52 mins ago
All right, I get it now. Thanks a lot!
– Violet
52 mins ago
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mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
edited 1 hour ago
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answered 1 hour ago
Stephen J. MidlickStephen J. Midlick
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
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mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
edited 1 hour ago
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
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mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
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mute strings by way of pressing lightly damping other notes out,not pressing finger down all the way down on the fretboard,also use palm of hand to mute notes & chords.
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
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I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
I assume you mean 'palm of the picking hand' to mute notes?
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
add a comment |
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More discussion about muting strings under this question from a few days ago: music.stackexchange.com/questions/82979/…
– Your Uncle Bob
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