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Sometimes when I hear people playing rythem guitar they do something that seems to mute all six string while they are struming (sounds similar to a palm mute, but last time I checked you can't palm mute all six strings; especially when you are using all six strings). Does anyone know what this is called or how to do it?
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Originally Posted by dtaylorl Sometimes when I hear people playing rythem guitar they do something that seems to mute all six string while they are struming (sounds similar to a palm mute, but last time I checked you can't palm mute all six strings; especially when you are using all six strings). Does anyone know what this is called or how to do it? ummm not sure exactly what your talking about...if u mean what i think...just laying your left hand across the frets lightly and they click when u pick them...
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It *is* possible to mute all 6 strings at the same time, its hard, but it can be done (tho, to think back, ive only been able to do it a couple of times).
As far as I know the technique is also called palm-muting (ive never heard it called anything else).
It sounds really good with chords you plan to use alot of distortion on.
You may try sliding your hand down as you strum, I havnt ever tried that, but it may work.
Thats all I can think to do, I have big hands so I dont have to do alot of moving when I mute, some with smaller hands might have an issue i guess. I dunno for sure.
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I routinely palm mute all 6 strings...
I don't see the dificulty in it to be honest
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The only problem I can see is if your guitar is not set up right, and the strings aren't even over the neck and bridge like their supposed to be (sorta the way my guitar is).
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Yeah, Just keep your hand on the bridge, slightly towards the nut, and you should get a decent mute on all 6 strings. I find it easy.
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try using Yer forearm!!!
bobby