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In Reply to: New to electrics posted by Mario on January 30, 2002 at 22:53:55:

ok this is how i understand it (and play)...
Hammering is where you pick one note and then, without piking a second time, "hammer" on another note with your left hand, so you play two notes but only pick the first. Its a pretty basic thing but youve gotta have strong fingers!
i dont know about "pull ons" but pull offs are the opposite of hammering; pick a note, and then release the finger that is holding the note (left hand) and allow a note below the first to sound. but don't pick the second. is very useful for fast solos etc.
Palming is where you play a chord/ note etc and then "damp" the string (s) with your right hand palm/
side of hand, so you cut the sound short.
Sliding is where you play a note/ bar chord / chord etc and, keeping your left hand in the same position, slide it up/down the fretboard, play a second note/chord. pick/strum both positions.
gotta go now more later! G

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