How to Play the Hammer 0n Pull Off Bass Guitar

Bass guitar is one of the most popular instruments in all genres of music and with bands of every kind. The hammer on pull-off technique is a popular one to use while playing bass guitar. Learning techniques like this one will help you to be a more well-rounded and in-demand bass player.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Find high G. Place your index finger on the fifth fret and your ring finger on the seventh fret. It is important to keep your index finger in the same spot, while the other finger movements are going on.
2. Pluck the fifth fret with your index finger, keeping it in the same place on the fret, while hammering the seventh fret with your ring finger. It should make two notes from one pluck. This is the hammer on to pull-off technique. This is the first part of the entire technique. Practice it a few times to make sure you can do it fluidly, while other things are going on.
3. Keep your index finger on the fifth fret, for the second part of the hammer on pull-off technique. Use your ring finger to pull off from the seventh fret. This completes the pull off portion of the technique. Practice this a few times as well to make sure you have it down smoothly.
4. Put the two steps together to create the entire technique. This technique will require some practice to achieve smooth movements and be able to work into other techniques and songs. If you find yourself getting lost, start back at step one and work through it again.