Let's explore this Open Hammer Pluck concept a little further. If u haven't explored Lesson 1 yet, I encourage u to do so now before continuing on with this one. Practice all of these examples slowly first before speeding up.

Example 1 is one of my favorite O.H.P. patterns. This pattern is based around the notes: E, E, D, B, It is simply these repeated notes with the O.H.P. technique applied to it. Learn to repeat this pattern and move it around effortlessly. I move it up and down the fretboard in whole steps or half steps. Moving it up three frets at a time (minor 3rds) will give u a diminished sound. Notice that the finger used to hammer on with the left hand is the same finger used to fret the plucked note on the "G" string. Use that finger to bar the whole fret.

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Hear Example #1 played faster here.

Here is another way to use the same pattern by altering the rhythm. This is usually how I use it to play really fast.

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Outlining chords can be fun using this technique. This one works over E minor. You can modify it to work over different chord changes. Notice that the last "B" chord can be changed from Major to Minor just by moving your index finger.

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Hear Example #3 played twice & faster here.

Double plucking the G string can add a different flavor.

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O.H.P. used in a A Diminished pattern.....

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Hear Example #5 played faster here.

Hopefully I will see u soon and U can show me what U have done with it.

peace, vic