Video Question: Right Hand Hammer-Ons, Tapping Question

June 9th, 2008 - bator82 asks, "Hey guys, thanks for the lessons. I was just wondering if any of the instructors knew how to do hammer ons with both hands. It seems like even when I know the notes, I have a hard time getting the sustain I want when I have to hammer on with my right hand. Does it have to do with the amp's gain, the guitar's natural sustain, pickup volume and tone, or do I need a compressor, or again, is it all in the technique. If so, are there exercises I can do to help out with right hand hammer ons and even slides? Thanks in advance." Return to Video Q&A Listing


Length: 6 | Instructor: Nick Greathouse Another benefit of being a member of JamPlay is the video response section. Our expert staff fields questions from our members and provides video responses each week.

Other Video Responses:

Nails - June 20th, 2008 (1 minutes, 27 seconds)

Art Snyder asks, "I recently switched from Classical to Electric...do i need to keep my nails the same as in Classical playing...A" View Response

Mark Lincoln - Singing - April 21st, 2008 (3 minutes, 10 seconds)

Ricky54326 says, "I have a question, I was at the store the other day and I saw some spray that's supposed to help singing or something, what does it exactly do? Is it worth buying?" View Response

- July 18th, 2008 (3 minutes, 13 seconds)

Aquiguillermo asks, "Have been following you fo some time. I have enjoyed very much your lessons. I´ve been teaching myself with the help of self access methods. At this moment i feel a bit confused as to how to continue. I used to have more time to practice. Now i will only have about 3 to 4 hours to study. How would you advise to design my study plan to make the most of this time? I think i need speed and precision and strength in my left hand to barr... I usually practise in my La Valenciana accoustic and my Les Paul epiphone electric and my Roland. Thanks in advance for your kind reply. Guillermo México" View Response

Modeling Guitar Processor - March 17th, 2008 (3 minutes, 47 seconds)

Ngnative says, "Hi another question this ones about a modeling guitar processor a RP70 any ideas on how these work what they do like (chorus fx) noise gate (reverb) all that stuff what i need to do to figure out all of my favorite bands sounds any help would really help thanks again." View Response

Quick Question - March 10th, 2008 (3 minutes, 24 seconds)

Jimmycrowder asks, "Quick question... Do I need to learn to read Notation as a guitarist? I am new to guitar and I am praticing to play in a praise and worship band at church. They play mostly pop and rock songs. They just use a sheet of paper with the chords on top of the verses... Also, could you please recommend a good practice routine? I can play about 1 hour a day " View Response