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Basic Tapping Technique

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Two-handed tapping requires you to use the fingers on each hand in a different way to how you will have used them before: rather than plucking the strings with one hand and fretting notes with the other, you will now be ‘hammering-on’ notes directly on the fretboard with each hand. This can be tricky at first since your fingers – particularly those on your picking hand – will not be used to working in this way.

The aim of this course is to get to you started with this technique using a series of warm-up and finger strengthening/dexterity workouts. Spending time on these exercises in the early stages of learning this technique will be a huge help when it comes to performing complex pieces later on.

Don't forget to hit the Download Resources button above to receive the PDF worksheet that accompanies these lessons! This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1. Tapping with Each Hand

In this short video we’ll be looking at the basic mechanics of tapping single notes with each hand. We’ll also be looking at some exercises which will help you to practice tapping with each finger on each hand.

2. Tapping with Both Hands

In this video we’ll be working through four chromatic exercises that use both hands simultaneously. These simple exercises are perfect for strengthening your fingers and getting them acquainted with the tapping technique.

3. Tapping Basic Scales

We’ll be tapping some basic major scales using both hands in this lesson.