Guthrie Govan Discussion

[Neurotic Rakes]

Hi All,

Just a quick question regarding 7 or 8 finger tapping right-hand technique. I am just starting to work this into my practice regime and I want to get it right.

When tapping with the fingers of your right hand, do you "pull" off the string (i.e., up from the floor) or "push" away (down towards the floor) to produce the note? I've experimented and it seems possible both ways, but I was wondering if there is an advantage or consensus either way?

cheers,
Anthony

[Cass679]

Honestly, i prefer to push down when attempting any kind of multi-finger tapping. One of the only advantages that i can see to this is that when you push down, the strings under your left hand are muted by that fretting hand. If you pull up, i find it more likely to hit the lower strings.

I'm sure there probably more advantages/disadvantages, but tapping and pulling-off in a downward motion feels more natural to me.
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[Yngtchie Blacksteen]

I 'push' with all my fingers except the right hand pinkie, which I pull upwards. This is due to it being shorter than my other fingers, otherwise I would just use the same technique for all 8 fingers.

Besides, your fretting hand pulls downwards, so it's only logical to use the same method for the tapping hand.

[Neurotic Rakes]

Thanks for the reply.