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Old 06-11-2007, 06:46 AM
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Tapping Question

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When I tap I get mostly clicks and little true notes. I'm hoping it's not cause my action is too low, cause I love my low action.

Is there a certain like treb/bass/mid setting that brings out the most of your tapping? I'm mainly talking about right hand, cause the left-hand sounds fine.

I'm playing on a Schecter Stilleto C-5, in case you ask.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 06-11-2007, 08:00 AM
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As with most stuff, start slow.
Build up speed.

If the action is somewhat low, try hitting the strings a bit harder and getting a good sound for each note... first by going slow.

It takes some time to get it.
I use a treble and mid range tone to bring it out more.

That can increase clicks and noise.
So you can reduce the treble some to suit.

You can try using a hair tie for pony tails on the lower 1-2st frets close to the nut and you can slip it past the nut as needed to muffle things/reduce unwanted noise also. Victor Wooten does this sometimes as do 6 string players.

You also should practice at the volume you want to play (if possible).

I think with some time, your fingers will build up and you just need more practice time and focus on getting even notes between the right/left hands.

The Right hand will be weaker than the left when you start.
Just like the left, try scales, chords, try adjusting the wrist at various angles playing a 5th(middle + pinky and then index and ring finger) on 2 different strings.

Build up strength starting with just one finger at a time, then add two, 3, and finally 4 and the thumb etc.

When you use one finger, it'll get tired. So you have 3 more, use them till each is tire.

Then when you start using 2-3 etc, they will be pretty tough.

Hope this helps

Tom
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