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How to Play Mandolin Hammer-Ons

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Hammer-ons are a fret hand ornament that, like slides & pull-offs, helps us play a note that we do not pick. In this lesson we cover the technique, some exercises, & apply to a tune!

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  1. MandoMary ·

    Slowed the video to 50% and worked it a measure at a time. Two weeks in and it's coming. Patience is the lesson here as much as the notes.

  2. flatpick_dad ·

    Metronome at 60 and no faster until it's clean twice through. Boring but it works.

  3. Gene Sowell ·

    Welcome aboard — you picked a good one to start on.

  4. Ben Clark Instructor ·

    There's a slower track in the resources for this one. If you want it slower still, let me know and I'll cut one.

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