Members IcyScythe Posted January 16, 2007 Members Share Posted January 16, 2007 I'm trying to learn how to sweep and I have a question. If I'm sweeping say these four notes four times in a row: --6-------- -----8----- --------7-- ----------8 Do I place my fingers in that chord shape and then let them up as I play each note OR do I have only put the one finger on the note as I play it (like in say, a solo). A bit hard to get across what I'm trying to ask... hope someone understands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yjsays Posted January 16, 2007 Members Share Posted January 16, 2007 uhh... you could do it the way you just said it, but you'd be learning some bad habits (techniques). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted January 16, 2007 Members Share Posted January 16, 2007 The idea is to basically "roll" your fingers across those frets, so that as soon as one note is sounded your finger is raised, muting the note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarMasterNot Posted January 16, 2007 Members Share Posted January 16, 2007 Do not fret each note at the same time like a chord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members IcyScythe Posted January 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 16, 2007 Wow, very helpful vid thanks! Another problem: When sweeping open notes, how can I keep them from ringing (without palm muting)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yjsays Posted January 16, 2007 Members Share Posted January 16, 2007 Wow, very helpful vid thanks!Another problem:When sweeping open notes, how can I keep them from ringing (without palm muting)? I might be wrong but most likely you'd hit the next note on the same string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IcyScythe Posted January 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 16, 2007 Not sure that's possible in this case: ----------------- ----------------- ---0------------- ------0---------- ---------1------- ------------3---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IcyScythe Posted January 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sandman31774 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 cool sweep video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soc_monki Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Not sure that's possible in this case: ----------------- ----------------- ---0------------- ------0---------- ---------1------- ------------3---- do it like this...----------------------------------------------------------------5----------------------5----------------------6--3------ problem solved!otherwise, mute those two open notes with a finger youre not using, like the pinky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IcyScythe Posted January 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slappies Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 You use the slight lifting on your fretting finger to mute the note. This is a little awkward but will get better as you practice. You can use your right hand to mute but ultimately the left hand is more important as far as muting is concerend with sweeping. You can form the chord shape with your hand, just keep the fingers off the strings, some people do this, some dont. Most importantly, slow down, dont be tempted to crank up the speed, or you will find yoruself being a really fast sweeper that plays sloppy really fast, hehe. It took me some time to reset my bad habits while sweeping and start from scratch nice and slow. You prolly already know this, use a metronome, very small speed increases. Concentrate on your cleanness and fluidity, and the speed will show up on it's own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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