Muting problem.

[Pettson]

Hi guys, i have another noobie question xD

I am having some troubles with the muting part. When i lift my left hand finger of the fret the string like rings. I dont know how else to explain it.
Really need help with this :P

Appreciate it!

Johan

[Nashrakh]

Guess we need more details... how do you mute? Left Hand, Floating thumb?

When you lift your finger off the fret, don't let em fly into the air - letting them rest on the strings without much pressure (like playing dead notes) might do the trick.

[Armbruster]

You might be hitting a harmonic, too. If you mute a harmonic note, it'll ring out like it's supposed too.

[Pettson]

Im muting with my thumb floating :P

Is there anyway to practice not lifting my finger straight up in the air?

[tobie]

Lift your playing finger but mute the higher-sounding strings (next to the played string) by leaving your index finger lightly on them. Mute the lower-sounding strings next to the played string with your thumb. The right hand fingers could be used for both - lots of muting info available on this site via Search.