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Snap and Pop
Practice snapping strings with fingers for that classic country 'pop' sound.
10 minutes
BPM 60–140
Tablature
First few measures of the exercise.
How to Practice
- 1Use the pick for bass notes and downbeats.
- 2Snap the higher strings by pulling them away from the fretboard with your middle or ring finger.
- 3The 'pop' sound comes from the string snapping back against the frets.
- 4Practice on open strings first to get the snapping motion right.
- 5Combine picked notes with snapped notes in a rhythmic pattern.
- 6Add muted 'chick' sounds by lightly touching muted strings with pick.
Tips & Techniques
- •Pull the string slightly away from the fretboard before releasing for maximum snap.
- •The snapping motion should be quick and percussive, not a slow pull.
- •Keep your picking hand relaxed - tension kills the snap.
- •Listen to Brent Mason, Brad Paisley, or Albert Lee for inspiration.
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