Tapping – Descending Target Drill
Practice precise, descending tapped arpeggios with clean pull-offs.
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Why It Matters
Descending tapping sequences can easily become muddy if the tapped finger doesn't pull off cleanly. This drill trains your tapping finger to pull slightly downward, ensuring a crisp, high-volume note trigger.
How to Practice
- 1Tap the target note with high velocity, hitting exactly in the middle of the fret.
- 2Pull the tapped finger slightly downward to execute a clean, loud pull-off.
Tips & Techniques
- •Mute the lower strings with your picking-hand palm to keep the tapped line quiet.
- •Keep your fretting hand fingers anchored and ready for the incoming notes.
Skills You'll Develop
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