One Pick Hand Mute to Elevate Your Strumming

Hey everyone! In this video, I'm thrilled to share with you an incredible pick hand mute technique that's guaranteed to take your guitar strumming to the next level. Get ready to unlock the power of pick-hand muting!

In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the step-by-step process of mastering pick-hand muting, a technique that adds depth and dynamics to your strumming. Inspired by the rhythmic precision of drumming, pick hand muting involves strategically "karate chopping" the strings on beats two and four, creating a rhythmic punch that's sure to captivate your audience.

I'll guide you through the fundamentals, including proper hand positioning and alignment with strumming protocols. By following these principles, you'll ensure a seamless transition between downstrokes and upstrokes, resulting in a polished and professional sound.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist, pick-hand muting offers a versatile approach to enhance your playing. I'll demonstrate how this technique can be applied to various playing styles, from strumming chords to intricate fingerstyle arrangements.

Join me on this musical journey as we explore the dynamic possibilities of pick-hand muting. With consistent practice and dedication, you'll soon be incorporating this technique into your own playing, elevating your musical expression to new heights.

So grab your guitar, hit play, and let's dive into the world of pick-hand muting together. Your audience—and your ears—will thank you for it!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Explanation
00:50 Let's Practice It
01:57 Hand Position is Important!
03:32 Wrap Up

[ZagerGuitar]

Keep strumming and making beautiful music!

[TwoWheeledHepkat]

I see what I’ve been doing wrong. I was strumming on the chop. I just tried it this way, with only the chop on 2 not the strum, and it was so much easier. Thanks Erich!

[DanOpallo]

it seems so obvious, but I've always stumbled on the up strum after the mute. seeing you exaggerate keeping the pick below the strings on the "chop" is a really nice, helpful, reminder. thanks Erich.

[marinemomma]

I LOVE this!!! I’ve been working on this. I will be watching this and practicing with you. . Thank you so much Erich 🙏❤️🎸🎵

[aerongemini]

Excellent advice, I will try this. I believe this is the same technique Eddie Van Halen used, that you noted in your lesson on "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love". Much thanks. 🙏

[michaelmerrullo]

Proud Mary, Stuck In The Middle With You come to mind immediately

[NexusDL]

Can you show exactly what parts of the hand hit the strings on the mute when your playing fingerstyle? Is it the fingertips stopping the strings or the knuckles or something else?

[voska]

I have older guitar from the 60s, Harmony Patrician. It it has quite high stings over bridge before anchoring. Would this work with that guitar? I'd think it could be done closer to fret board when the string are not as raised from body of guitar.

[stevegadberry]

Very good. I have been trying to practice this and have been doing it wrong. I’ve been trying to strum and chop at the same time. But the way you’re demonstrating this you are just chopping. Correct?

[ngosaderrick]

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[FairyLiquid]

Amazing thumbnail, I didn't understand it until I watched the video 😂